EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – ACTion Programs for Animals (APA) has joined the 10th annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign running from Aug. 10 to Sept. 10, according to a press release sent by the organization.
Photos courtesy of ACTion Programs for Animals
As part of the nationwide initiative, NBC and Telemundo stations partner with animal shelters and rescues in their communities to promote pet adoption and raise funds for participating shelters and rescues, according to the press release.
Since its inception in 2015, the campaign has helped over a million pets find new homes and raised millions of dollars for participating shelters and rescues, according to the press release.
“We are very appreciative of NBCUniversal Local’s support of animal rescues and promotion of pet adoptions and donations,” said APA’s Executive Director Michel Meunier. “With the exception of small dogs, we will offer adoptions for $20 from August 10 through September 10.”
This year’s campaign will again be led by Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit and longtime campaign partner.
Donations can be made now to Sept. 30 at ClearTheSheltersFund.org.
Through the online platform, built by Fundraise Up, donors have the option to cover transaction fees so that 100 percent of the funds go directly to the shelter or rescue of their choice, according to the press release.
Virtual pet adoptions are also returning for the sixth consecutive campaign through WeRescue.
The WeRescue website and app enable users to browse adoptable pets in their area by breed, gender, size and other factors, submit their adoption applications and ask questions directly to the shelters.
For more on Clear the Shelters, including participating animal shelters and rescues, along with details on local events, visit ClearTheShelters.com and the Spanish-language site DesocuparlosAlbergues.com.
APA’s Adoption Center, which is located at 537 N. Solano Dr. in Las Cruces, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday – or by appointment at (575) 571-4654 if you can’t make it in during open hours.
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