Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption TODAY. RI’s Potter League participating.

Potter League for Animals Joins Nationwide Clear The Shelters™ Pet Adoption Event, Offering Hope and Homes to Animals in Need with Half Off Adoption Fees on Saturday, August 26

Potter League for Animals is proud to announce its enthusiastic participation in the highly anticipated Clear the Shelters™ national pet adoption event, in partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Greater Good Charities, & The Dodo taking place on Saturday, August 26. This special occasion marks a significant step towards providing loving homes for countless animals, as the Potter League dedicates itself to reducing adoption fees by half for dogs, cats, and small mammals, thereby enabling local families to warmly welcome a new furry member into their lives.

A real-time pet “Adoption Tracker” – posted on CleartheShelters.com – will record the total number of pets that are adopted across all participating markets. 

Since its inception in 2015, the resounding success of NBCUniversal’s Clear The Shelters™ campaign has been instrumental in facilitating the transition of over 860,000 pets from shelters to loving homes across the nation. The Potter League for Animals is privileged to stand shoulder to shoulder with this remarkable initiative, reaffirming its commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of both animals and families.

“Our aim is that when Sunday morning arrives, every single animal within the shelter will have found a place to call home. The collaborative dedication of our exceptional staff, tireless volunteers, and the unending generosity from both the community and Hills Pet Nutrition fuels our confidence in turning this vision into a reality.” – Brad Shear, CEO, Potter League for Animals.

What: Potter League for Animals’ participation in the official Clear The Shelters™ event, offering reduced pet adoption fees, half off, to empower families to embrace a new animal companion.

When: Saturday, August 26 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Where: Potter League Animal Care & Adoption Center – 87 Oliphant Lane Middletown, RI 02842

Information: Visit CleartheShelters.com to access more information about Clear the Shelters™.

Adoption Tracker: A real-time pet “Adoption Tracker” – posted on CleartheShelters.com – will record the total number of pets that are adopted across all participating markets. 

Social: Join us in spreading the word and sharing the joy through social media using the hashtags #CleartheShelters and #potterleaguects23.  

This momentous event represents the confluence of compassion and community, reflecting the Potter League for Animals’ steadfast commitment to transforming lives through the magic of pet adoption. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for animals in need, nurturing the bonds that unite families and their four-legged companions.

About Clear The Shelters 

Clear The Shelters™ / Desocupar Los Albergues® is an annual, nationwide pet adoption campaign that is spearheaded by NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal. Every year, NBCUniversal Local’s NBC and Telemundo owned stations, plus affiliated stations, partner with animal shelters and rescues in their communities promote pet adoption and raise needed funds. NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters campaign was inspired by a 2014 North Texas pet adoption event hosted by NBC 5 / KXAS and Telemundo 39 / KXTX and dozens of area shelters that resulted in the most adopted pets in one day for North Texas. Since 2015, Clear The Shelters pet adoption campaign has resulted in more than 860,000 pet adoptions.Visit ClearTheShelters.com and DesocuparLosAlbergues.com for more information.

About the Potter League for Animals

The Potter League for Animals is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals. We promote the humane treatment of all animals and provide shelter and care for lost or unwanted companion animals. Through community education and the fostering of relationships between people and animals, we enhance the animals’ future and enrich the human experience. Founded in 1929, the Potter League for Animals is Rhode Island’s go-to animal resource center helping pets and people in Rhode Island and beyond. The Potter League Animal Care & Adoption Center is located at 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI, the Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic is located at 235 Elm Street, Warwick, RI, and Potter League Pets In Need Veterinary Clinic is located at 50 Amaral St. Riverside, RI. For more information, visit www.potterleague.orgor call 401-846-0592.