photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Department
of Animal Care and Control

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is partnering with NBC4 and Telemundo 52 for the Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign through Aug. 31.

Adoption fees at the Department of Animal Care and Control’s seven animal care centers will be reduced to $20 for all dogs and cats. Fees include adoption, spay and neuter, vaccinations and microchips. Pet licenses and spay and neuter deposits (if necessary) are not included in the promotion.

“Clear the Shelters has become the premier adoption event for DACC and animal shelters across the nation,” director Marcia Mayeda said. “We are grateful to NBC4 and Telemundo 52 for their compassion and leadership in raising awareness to get more animals into loving homes.”

Since 2015, Clear the Shelters has helped more than 860,000 pets find new homes. The 2022 campaign established a new single-year record with more than 161,000 adoptions, while also raising more than $540,000. Nearly 1,400 animal shelters and rescues participated in last year’s campaign.

“We are proud that Clear the Shelters supports the many outstanding shelters and rescues in our communities that perform the vital work of caring for vulnerable animals, so we are very excited for the campaign’s return this August to help them find new homes for animals in need and raise more money to fund their efforts,” said Meredith McGinn, a NBCUniversal Local’s executive vice president of production. “We are so thankful for our many generous supporters and partners, including our employees, participating shelters, affiliate stations and Hill’s Pet Nutrition, who enable Clear the Shelters to make such a meaningful impact each year.”

The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation accepts donations to enhance the care for animals in county-operated shelters. Visit lacountyanimals.org/give.

For information on all pets available for adoption, and DACC animal care centers, visit animalcare.lacounty.gov.