Joshua Townsend+FollowCharleston’s shelters packed—can you help?Shelters across Charleston are overflowing with animals this August, and the annual Clear the Shelters event is in full swing to help them find loving homes. With nearly 1,300 pets—dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, even rabbits and guinea pigs—waiting for families, local groups like Charleston Animal Society and Dorchester Paws are working overtime. Summer brings a surge in animal intakes, especially with recent storms displacing even more pets. If you’ve ever thought about adopting, now’s the time to make a real difference. Who’s adopted from a local shelter before? What was your experience like? #Pets #Charleston #ClearTheShelters10Share
davisjames+FollowHouston’s shelters need you this AugustShelters across Houston are packed, and this month is your chance to make a real difference for pets in need. Throughout August, dozens of local shelters and rescue groups are offering waived or reduced adoption fees to help ease overcrowding and find loving homes for thousands of animals. Whether you’re ready to adopt or can foster for a while, your support means everything to these pets—and to our community. If you’ve ever thought about bringing home a furry friend, now’s the perfect time. Let’s help Houston Clear the Shelters together! #Pets #HoustonPets #ClearTheShelters20Share
Cassandra Snyder+FollowFur-Ever Homes: Clear The Shelters Starts!Clear The Shelters is back and it’s the easiest time to find your new furry BFF! Local shelters are making pet adoption super simple—just show up, chat about your lifestyle, and get matched with the perfect pet. They’ve got everything from dogs and cats to bunnies and ferrets. Plus, The Black Dog is donating proceeds from special merch all month. If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now’s your moment! #Pets #ClearTheShelters #DesocuparLosAlbergues75512Share
Marcia Hamilton+FollowAdopt, Donate, Repeat: Clear The Shelters!Clear The Shelters is back for its 11th year, and it’s bigger than ever! Over 1,600 shelters nationwide are teaming up with NBC and Telemundo to help pets find loving homes and raise money for animal welfare. Last year saw a record 170,000 adoptions—can we top it this year? Donations are open now, and adoptions run all August. Plus, you can even adopt virtually or snag some cute merch that helps the cause. Who’s ready to meet their new BFF? #Safety #ClearTheShelters #AdoptDontShop6634Share