Florida Keys SPCA Joins NBC and Telemundo to Host Fifth Annual ‘Clear the Shelters’ Pet Adoption Drive, Aug. 17

Florida Keys — Both the Key West and Marathon campuses of the Florida Keys SPCA are joining over 1,000 nationwide animal rescues during the fifth annual Clear the Shelters™ pet adoption drive Saturday, August 17, in an effort to help local families adopt a new pet.

For shelter animals, the happiest day of the year is right around the corner.

Pet adoption fees are waived, although standard adoption procedures and policies still apply. Interested adopters are encouraged to visit either of the FKSPCA locations ahead of the event to complete an adoption questionnaire as part of the pre-approval process.

FKSPCA’s goal is to adopt every animal it houses. At the Key West campus, a newly constructed facility on College Road, 196 animals area currently being cared for including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils.

Of the 78 animals at Marathon’s campus, most are cats of all ages, colors and personalities. However, 17 dogs are also looking for their forever home.

“This year is the first year we can host the Clear the Shelters event in our new, spacious facility in Key West. We are hopeful we attract more adopters to come out and find their next best friend,” said Tammy Fox, Executive Director of the FKSPCA.

“Between our Key West and Marathon locations, we have 274 animals waiting for you to come and meet them. If you are thinking about bringing some love into your life and saving a life while you do so, now is the time,” Fox added.

In past years’ events, the two locations successfully adopted over 50 animals.

WHAT: Florida Keys SPCA is to participate as an official Clear the Shelters™ partner with Miami’s NBC6 and Telemundo51, Saturday, August 17. FKSPCA is to waive pet adoption fees to help families adopt a new pet.

WHEN:  Saturday, August 17, with extended shelter hours from 10 AM to 6 PM.

WHERE:  Key West campus: 5711 College Road Marathon campus: 10550 Aviation Blvd., behind the airport

INFO: Activities for the whole family! Games, grab bags for kids with stickers and small toys, snacks, drinks and the ever-popular “Kissing Booth” at each location offering lip-smacking doggie smooches in exchange for dollar donations.

ADOPTION: A real-time pet “Adoption Tracker” – posted on CleartheShelters.com – will

TRACKER    record the total number of pets that are adopted across the nation.

Since 2015, NBC and Telemundo owned stations’ nationwide Clear the Shelters™ campaign has resulted in more than 256,000 pet adoptions. Clear the Shelters™ is sponsored nationally by Cat’s Pride and Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

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