Clear The Shelters is an annual nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign held each August. WRAL partners with animal shelters in our community to promote pet adoption and raise funds that support their animal welfare operations. Since its 2015 inception, Clear The Shelters has helped more the 1.3 million pets find new homes and has raised more than $5.6 million for participating shelters and rescues.
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All throughout the month of August, these shelters are offering reduced fees and other specials to help you bring home your new family member.
Tap the links for details and to preview available pets.
Animal Protection Society of Durham
Cumberland County Animal Services
Goathouse Refuge (Pittsboro)