Florida Keys SPCA Joins NBC and Telemundo

to Host Fourth Annual ‘Clear the Shelters’ Pet Adoption Drive, Aug. 18

Key West, Florida Keys — Both the Key West and Marathon campuses of the Florida Keys SPCA are to waive pet adoption fees during the fourth annual Clear the Shelters™ pet adoption drive Saturday, August 18, in an effort to help local families adopt a new pet. Standard adoption procedures and policies are still applicable.

FKSPCA’s goal is to adopt every animal in each of its two shelter locations. Currently the Key West campus houses 183 animals, including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits and hamsters. They expect to be moved into a newly built, more spacious facility on College Road by October.

Of 57 animals at Marathon’s campus, most are cats of all ages, colors and personalities. However, seven dogs, two rabbits and two gerbils are also looking for a forever home.

“We look forward to clearing the shelters on August 18th,” said Tammy Fox, Executive Director of the Florida Keys SPCA. “The event comes at a time with the FKSPCA is at capacity during the hurricane season which presents a host of challenges. We have hundreds of animals waiting to be your next best friend. Thank you for opening your hearts and homes to the animals at the FKSPCA!”

In 2017, the two locations successfully adopted over 30 animals during the national event.

WHAT:  Florida Keys SPCA is to participate as an official Clear the Shelters™ partner with Miami’s NBC6 and Telemundo51, Saturday, August 18. FKSPCA is to waive pet adoption fees to help families adopt a new pet.

WHEN:  Saturday, August 18, with extended shelter hours from 10 AM to 6 PM.

WHERE:  Key West campus: 5230 College Road

Marathon campus: 10550 Aviation Blvd., behind the airport

INFO:  Activities for the whole family! Lawn games, grab bags for kids with stickers and small toys, snacks, drinks and the ever-popular “Kissing Booth,” 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 150,000 pet adoptions. Clear the Shelters™ is sponsored nationally by Cat’s Pride and Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Interested adopters are encouraged to visit either location prior to the event for pre-approval.

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