Clear the Shelters Campaign Waives Adoption Fee Aug. 15, 2015
Arlington Animal Services Center believes every shelter animal will find its dream home during this year's Clear the Shelters event scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 15.
The idea hatched in 2014 when shelters representatives across North Texas gathered to discuss participating in a unified campaign. Within a few weeks, 38 area shelters joined, and NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 agreed to serve as media partners. Last year's effort turned into the largest adoption event in North Texas history.
This year, the event has a national presence. NBC 5 and Telemundo 39's parent company, NBCUniversal, which owns stations across the country, expanded the effort to other cities. Currently, more than 300 shelters have signed up to participate.
The 2014 inaugural campaign vastly exceeded expectations. In all, 87 animals were adopted in Arlington and 2,273 throughout North Texas.
Arlington Animal Services Center staff and volunteers are working hard to find homes for Arlington's homeless shelter pets. From puppies and kittens to snuggly adult dogs and cats, a wide variety of loving animals long for a home and a number of people long for companionship.
The City's Office of Communication will also hold a "Rescue Pets" picture contest on its Facebook page, inviting Arlington residents to post pictures with their rescue pets. There will be 10 winners announced on Monday, August 17 and each one will receive an Arlington: American Dream City t-shirt in the color of their choice, red or blue.
Visit the Arlington Animal Services Center at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd. or go to ClearTheShelters.org for a full list of participating shelters and detailed information. Hours may vary among shelters and other fees may apply. ASPCA also is a sponsor.
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