Get a New Pet on Shelter Clearing Saturday
If you’re considering adding a furry friend to your family, Saturday might be the perfect time to find one.
Saturday is “ Clear the Shelters,” a day whose purpose is to find an eternal home for every animal in the shelter. This day is a joint promotion of NBC and Telemundo TV channels, as well as hundreds of different shelters across the country.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that there are 3.3 million dogs and 3.2 million cats in shelters at any given time. This means that you will have more than a few potential new friends to choose from.
If you are unsure where an animal shelter is located in your area, you can use the map on the Clear Shelters page to find a shelter near you by zip code. In honor of this day, many shelters are also removing or reducing adoption fees, which can help you start a relationship with your new best friend with a little extra money in your pocket.
Look at your local shelter for special adoption deals.