Clear the Shelters!

Humane Society Silicon Valley Joins Nationwide Adoption Campaign

MILPITAS, CA, August 05, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is joining a month-long, nationwide campaign to help find loving homes for animals in need. Clear the Shelters is a partnership with NBCUniversal Local, and it unites hundreds of organizations across the country in a passionate plea for pet adoption and donation from August 10 to September 10.

Over 6 million companion animals are admitted to animal shelters in the United States every year, and over 25 million more animals are thought to live in poverty. Last year, the 2023 Clear the Shelters campaign helped over 150,000 pets find a loving home, and its fundraising efforts generated nearly $600,000.

"We are incredibly grateful to NBCUniversal Local for continuing to shed light on the issue of overcrowding in shelters," said Kristen Jahnke, Senior Director, Operations. "The number of animals adopted last year is a testament to the power of collective action, and we are looking forward to making a difference in animal lives again this year."

This year marks the 10th anniversary for the Clear the Shelters initiative, which has extended its 2024 campaign to celebrate surpassing 1 million total pet adoptions. Joining in on the celebration, HSSV will be offering a special adoption fee of only $50 for all animals over 6 months old, and each animal is spayed or neutered with all necessary vaccines and a microchip. Staff will be on hand to offer expert tips on all aspects of pet care and practical post-adoption advice for a new pet.

What's more, HSSV will be getting the word out on its Keeping Families Together initiative, which includes a pet food pantry and a mobile wellness clinic for families in need of medical services.

Visit hssv.org/clear-the-shelters to view animals available for adoption.

About Humane Society Silicon Valley: Since 1929, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) has been a steadfast presence in the community, serving people and pets as we've secured permanent, loving homes for more than 500,000 animals. HSSV is an independent, privately funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is not funded by the Humane Society of the United States, ASPCA, or state and federal government entities. Our mission is to save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people. We offer a wide range of services, including adoption, access to affordable veterinary care (including community wellness clinics), and a targeted spay/neuter program, as well as a pet pantry to support pet owners in need. In 2017, HSSV became the first organization ever to earn model shelter status according to the guidelines set forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. We envision a better world for animals and the people who love them, and we are dedicated to making that vision a reality. For more information, visit HSSV.org.

For more information on the history of Clear the Shelters, visit ClearTheShelters.com and nbcbayarea.com/community/clear-the-shelters/.

Media can contact HSSV Director of Marketing and Communications, Kelly Rouillard at Kelly.rouillard@hssv.org for questions or interviews. Or, find more information about HSSV at HumaneSocietySiliconValley.OnlinePressKit247.com.

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