NBC4 and Telemundo 52 proudly announced that 10,618 pets found homes in August during the 2026 Clear the Shelters campaign. Nationwide, the initiative helped 135,000 pets and raised over $500,000 for participating shelters. The campaign ran from August 1 to 31, with fundraising activities from July 15 to September 15.
Since starting in 2015, Clear the Shelters has facilitated nearly 1.5 million pet adoptions and raised more than $6 million for shelters nationwide. This year’s campaign involved over 100 NBC and Telemundo stations partnering with more than 1,200 shelters across 153 markets in 47 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam.
The campaign featured a collaboration with Hill’s Pet Nutrition as the presenting sponsor, alongside partners Greater Good Charities, WeRescue, and The Black Dog.
For more information, visit ClearTheShelters.com and DesocuparLosAlbergues.com.
