Adoption fees waived during Clear the Shelters Day on Aug. 19

This is Gloucester County’s third year participating in the nationwide initiative

The Gloucester County Animal Shelter is once again joining animal shelters across the country to host a “Clear the Shelters Day” pet adoption event Saturday, Aug. 19. The shelter is waiving all adoption fees for anyone who adopts a pet on this day.

“This is Gloucester County’s third year participating in the nationwide initiative to help connect animals in need of permanent homes with loving families,” Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said. “We encourage those residents who are considering adopting a pet to take advantage of this free adoption opportunity.”

“There are so many pets in need of a forever home. Being a part of ‘Clear the Shelters Day’ helps us place more animals with families willing to care for them at no cost,” said Freeholder Dan Christy, liaison to the Animal Shelter.

According to Christy, Seven dogs and six cats were adopted from the Gloucester County Animal Shelter during last year’s “Clear the Shelters Day” event.

Residents considering adopting their forever friend should visit the Gloucester County Animal Shelter before the event to see all the animals available for adoption. Adoption applications must be submitted by Wednesday, Aug. 16, and will be pre-approved by Friday, Aug. 18. Click here to get a pre-adoption application, or call (856) 881–2828, ext. 1, for more details.

“Clear the Shelter Day” is an initiative by NBC owned stations and Telemundo where nearly 700 shelters across the country will participate in this one-day event to help find loving homes for animals in need. Use #ClearTheShelters to join the conversation on social media.