Clear The Shelters Event Aims To Pair Pets With Loving Homes In Prince George's

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The Prince George's County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center has partnered with NBCUniversal, NBC4's annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign, which runs from Aug. 1-31, along with an extended fundraising effort now through Sept. 15.

As part of the nationwide initiative, NBC and Telemundo stations are partnering with local animal shelters and rescue organizations to promote pet adoption and raise funds that support animal welfare. Since its start in 2015, Clear the Shelters has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find new homes and has raised more than $5 million for participating shelters and rescues.

“We are excited to once again partner in the Clear the Shelters initiative this August. It allows us to showcase our amazing shelter pets to a larger audience, helping them find loving, forever homes," said David Fisher, chief and administrator of the Prince George's County animal services division.

Virtual pet adoptions continue for the seventh consecutive year through WeRescue, which enables website and app users to browse adoptable pets by breed, gender, size and other factors, submit applications and ask shelters questions. Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-based pet nutrition, remains the campaign's national sponsor for the eighth straight year.

For more details about Clear the Shelters, including participating animal shelters and rescues and information on local events, visit ClearTheShelters.com and the Spanish-language site DesocuparlosAlbergues.com. To learn more about ASFAC, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.