Miami-Dade County Animal Services participates in 10th annual Clear The Shelters campaign

Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) is thrilled to announce its participation in the 10th annual Clear The Shelters campaign, a nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative organized by NBCUniversal Local. This year’s event, running from August 10 to September 10, marks a decade of dedicated efforts to find loving homes for pets and support animal shelters across the country. 

Clear The Shelters has been instrumental in connecting vulnerable animals with caring families, surpassing 1 million adoptions in 2023 and continuing its mission to promote pet adoption. The 2024 campaign promises to be the most impactful yet, celebrating ten years of success and community engagement. 

“We are incredibly proud to be part of Clear The Shelters for its 10th anniversary,” said Annette Jose, Director of Animal Services. “This initiative has made a profound difference in the lives of countless animals and the communities that support them. Our team is excited to contribute to this milestone year and help even more pets find their forever homes.” 

Animal Services will be hosting a series of special events and activities through the month-long campaign to encourage pet adoptions and raise awareness about the importance of animal welfare. In addition to in-person events, virtual pet adoptions will be available through the WeRescue platform. WeRescue is a user-friendly mobile app that allows potential adopters to search for adoptable pets, submit applications, and communicate directly with shelters from the convenience of their smartphones, making the adoption process more accessible and efficient.

The 2024 Clear The Shelters campaign is supported by national sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition for the seventh consecutive year, ensuring that the initiative continues to grow and thrive. With over 150 NBC and Telemundo stations partnering with more than 1,400 shelters and rescues across the nation, Clear The Shelters continues to make a significant impact on pet adoption. 

For more information, about Miami-Dade County Animal Services’ participation in Clear The Shelters, visit miamidade.gov/animals or cleartheshelters.com, call 311, or follow Animal Services on social media @adoptmiamipets or @cleartheshelters.

About Miami-Dade County Animal Services 
Every year Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) takes in approximately 30,000 to 36,000 lost, abandoned, injured, ill, or abused dogs and cats. Every day, Animal Services staff works diligently to find life-long homes for these abandoned animals by facilitating onsite adoptions, hosting offsite adoptions at events and locations throughout the community, and working collaboratively with rescue organizations, volunteers, and adoption partners.