Ten East Texas Shelters Join National Clear the Shelters Adoption Campaign

Across the United States, numerous animal shelters are participating in national campaigns this August to address overcrowding by promoting pet adoptions. In East Texas, the Clear the Shelters initiative responds to an influx of abandoned and surrendered animals during the summer, with shelters like Pets Fur People urging the community to adopt and alleviate crowded conditions caused by low spay/neuter rates. Similarly, Tulsa Animal Services reports success from last year's event with 273 adoptions and offers reduced or waived fees to encourage more adoptions through the end of August. The Dakin Humane Society in Springfield highlights the benefits of summer adoptions, emphasizing fee reductions and community support to find homes for pets. In Sonoma County, the Humane Society has joined the ASPCA's Rescue Effect campaign, waiving adoption fees for kittens and hosting mobile adoption events to combat shelter overcrowding, supported by a $2 million grant to speed up adoptions and provide community veterinary services. These coordinated efforts reflect a nationwide movement to reduce shelter populations and find loving homes for pets in need.