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Clear The Shelters is an annual, nationwide pet adoption and shelter donation campaign

Nearly 1,000 shelter pets find homes during WSLS 10 Clear the Shelters 2024 campaign

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Clear the Shelters | Wonder is a special needs dog who is looking for the paw-fect family

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Clear the Shelters | Otis is a survivor

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Clear the Shelters | Chichi has been looking for a forever home since January 2023

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Meet Chichi! She has been at the Floyd County Humane Society since January 2023.

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Clear the Shelters | Ruby is a sweet gem

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This is Ruby!

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Clear the Shelters | Boo is anything but scary!

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This is Layla!

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Clear the Shelters | Layla is a smart gal who needs a home!

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This is Layla!

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Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center holds a Clear the Shelters adoption event

Read full article: Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center holds a Clear the Shelters adoption event

In our month-long campaign to help adoptable pets find good homes, we want to let you know about a special adoption event this Saturday in the New River Valley.

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Clear the Shelters | Henry will make your “ruff” days a little brighter

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Midnight and Haus are a dynamic duo and want to be your new BFF, best feline friend that is.

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Clear the Shelters | Midnight and Haus are a package deal

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Midnight and Haus are a dynamic duo and want to be your new BFF, best feline friend that is.

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Clear the Shelters | Burt is an older fella with a lot of pep in his step

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Burt is an older fella with a lot of pep in his step

Burt is a nice older fella who still has a bunch of energy!

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Clear the Shelters | Chip is ready to steal a piece of your heart, one little chip at a time

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Chip is ready to steal a piece of your heart, one little chip at a time

Chip is an absolute cutie who’s in need of a cuddle buddy.

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Clear the Shelters | Little Billy is looking for a new BFF

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Little Billy is a shy gal and is on the hunt for a cozy spot to call her own.

Here's a picture of Little Billy!

Clear the Shelters | Little Billy is a sweet old lady who needs a home

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This is Little Billly!

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Clear the Shelters | Wishbone is shy but loving

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This is Wishbone!

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RCACP holds another Clear the Shelters adoption event at Lancerlot Sports Complex

Read full article: RCACP holds another Clear the Shelters adoption event at Lancerlot Sports Complex

Folks in Vinton got a chance to meet with some adorable dogs earlier today all with the hopes of finding them forever homes.

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Clear the Shelters | This Batman is anything but scary!

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This is Batman!

A picture of Crispy!

Clear the Shelters | Crispy loves the camera

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This is Crispy!

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Clear the Shelters | Trapper is ready to go home with you

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This is Trapper!

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Clear the Shelters | Shakespeare is a little man that needs a home

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This is Shakespeare!

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Pawsitively Perfect: National Dog Day Brings Joy to Shelters and Homes

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It’s National Dog Day, a perfect occasion for dog lovers to celebrate their furry friends.

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Clear the Shelters | Addie and Lola find forever home

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Meet Addie and Lola—these two sweet girls are the package deal and are looking for a forever home.

The event will take place at the Lancerlot Sports Complex

Watch: RCACP holding special adoption event in Vinton Saturday

Read full article: Watch: RCACP holding special adoption event in Vinton Saturday

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection is holding a special adoption event in Vinton Saturday.

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WATCH: Roanoke Valley SPCA holding special adoption event at their shelter Saturday

Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke Valley SPCA holding special adoption event at their shelter Saturday

Roanoke Valley SPCA is holding an adoption event Saturday.

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Clear the Shelters | Cosmo wants to laugh his way into your heart

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Cosmo wants to laugh his way into your heart

Cosmo, who was named after Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld, is from the Floyd County Humane Society.

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Clear the Shelters | One look at Rory’s puppy dog eyes and you’ll fall in love

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | One look at Rory’s puppy dog eyes and you’ll fall in love

Meet Rory, a boxer mix who has been at the shelter for 138 days.

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Clear the Shelters | Brownie is a cute baby that needs a home

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Interested in twins? These little ones are Raisin and Brownie!

Gunther is so cute!

Clear the Shelters | Gunther the playful pup finds a home

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Gunther is a 6-7 month old boy of a mixed breed.

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Clear the Shelters | Nellie likes peace, quiet, and the outdoors

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Nellie likes peace, quiet, and the outdoors

Nellie is a 2-year-old pit bull terrier who loves attention. She’s a bit shy, but very loving when she gets to know you!

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Clear the Shelters | Maggie has an incredible smile

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Looking for a loyal friend? Maggie is an incredible pick!

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Clear the Shelters | Lucy is looking for a quiet home

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Lucy is looking for a quiet home

Looking for a simple cat for a simple home? Lucy is the girl for you!

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Clear the Shelters | Muffin the kitty finds her forever home

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Muffin has been adopted.

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Clear the Shelters | Two peas in a pod looking for the purr-fect home

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Two peas in a pod looking for the purr-fect home

Squirt and Bubbles are as cute as can be and are looking for the purr-fect home.

Great news! Dani has found her a new forever home!

Clear the Shelters | 10-year-old Dani gets a loving home ❤️

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Great news! Dani has found her a new forever home!

Rey

Clear the Shelters | Rey gets adopted and finds new bestie

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Fetch yourself a new best friend with Rey!

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Clear the Shelters | Princess Cali is searching for her happily ever after

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Princess Cali is a cutie who will make sure you and your family get the royal treatment!

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Clear the Shelters | Kalzone needs a family to cook some calzones with

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Kalzone needs a family to cook some calzones with

If you’re okay with a little extra maintenance, Kalzone is a 3-legged lady for you!

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Clear the Shelters | She-Ra is here to play

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Looking for a more mature dog? She-Ra might be the one for you!

With floppy ears, a wagging tail and cheerful eyes, Ralph is excitedly waiting for his next partner in crime.

Clear the Shelters | 3-year-old Ralph now has a home

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | 3-year-old Ralph now has a home

We come bearing the paw-fect news! This big guy has found a home of his own.

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Clear the Shelters | RBG has been on the hunt for a home for about 2 years

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | RBG has been on the hunt for a home for about 2 years

RBG has been on the hunt for a home for about two years now. This sweet soul was found wandering as a stray but was never reclaimed.

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Clear the Shelters | Mister Mack, the treat-loving gentleman, is ready to cozy up

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Mister Mack, the treat-loving gentleman, is ready to cozy up

Mister Mack is a bit of a loner and prefers to keep to himself, but don’t let this fool you! Underneath the surface, he has a heart of gold just looking to be won over by the right person.

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Clear the Shelters | Savannah the cuddle bug gets adopted into loving home

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Good news, Savannah has been adopted!

John is 4 years old and has been at the Franklin County Humane Society for about 8 months.

Clear the Shelters | This goofy gentle giant is looking for a loving home

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | This goofy gentle giant is looking for a loving home

You know what they say, a dog is a man’s best friend, and there’s a cutie who’s looking to wag his way into your heart.

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Clear the Shelters | Adventure-loving Marley adopted after 13 months

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Adventure-loving Marley adopted after 13 months

Marley is always up for an adventure, and this time around, she’s hoping to embark on a journey straight to your heart and home.

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Clear the Shelters | Meet Lil Moe Peep, a charming fella with a personality as cute as his name

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Meet Lil Moe Peep, a charming fella with a personality as cute as his name

This charming feline has a big personality that’ll keep you on your toes!

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Clear the Shelters | Jasmine is here to brighten your household

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Jasmine is here to brighten your household

Looking for an older dog who loves to cuddle? Jasmine might be the perfect fit!

Rylo is Pulaski County Animal Shelters longest-tenured resident

Clear the Shelters | Rylo needs a new family to play with

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Rylo needs a new family to play with

Rylo has been at the Pulaski County animal shelter for a little over a year now. He’s incredibly friendly and has made friends with the other dogs at the shelter!

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Clear The Shelters | Dusk is a curious kitty who wants a family

Read full article: Clear The Shelters | Dusk is a curious kitty who wants a family

Dusk has been at the Lynchburg Humane Center since November of 2022, so just a little under two years. During his time there, he’s slowly warmed up to visitors, and made a friend with one of the staff!

Clear The Shelters is an annual, nationwide pet adoption and shelter donation campaign

Clear the Shelters 2024: Help 10 News find loving homes for local adoptable pets

Read full article: Clear the Shelters 2024: Help 10 News find loving homes for local adoptable pets

August is normally one of the busiest months for animal shelters across the region. 10 News is working for you to help Clear the Shelters! August 10 through September 10 we will be featuring a a local adoptable shelter pet looking for it’s forever home. Even if you can't adopt - there are ways you can help.

If you are interested in adopting Lux, please contact the Lynchburg Humane Society at 434-448-0088.

Clear the Shelters | Lux has been adopted

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Lux has waited 18 months at the shelter for her forever family to come and adopt her.

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Clear the Shelters | Luna could be your next best friend for life

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Meet Luna - your next best friend for life.

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Clear the Shelters | Otis gets adopted after 1 year of searching for a forever family

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Otis has been adopted.

This Friday through Sunday, cats, kittens, and dogs at LHS will have their adoption fees reduced to just $10 for the Meet Your Best Friend Adoption Special. This special excludes VIPs which are marked on their website with a blue marker.

National Adoption Weekend: Adoption fees reduced to $10 at Lynchburg Humane Society

Read full article: National Adoption Weekend: Adoption fees reduced to $10 at Lynchburg Humane Society

This Friday through Sunday, cats, kittens, and dogs at LHS will have their adoption fees reduced to just $10 for the Meet Your Best Friend Adoption Special.

More than 1,000 pets were adopted from local shelters

Clear the Shelters surpasses 1 million all-time adoptions as 157k shelter pets find new homes nationwide

Read full article: Clear the Shelters surpasses 1 million all-time adoptions as 157k shelter pets find new homes nationwide

NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since its 2015 inception as more than 157,000 pets found new homes during the 2023 campaign.

Dolly Barkton is just as lovable as her country music namesake

Dolly Barkton is working ‘9 to 5′ to steal your heart and find a forever home

Read full article: Dolly Barkton is working ‘9 to 5′ to steal your heart and find a forever home

While it’s true dogs are man’s best friend, there’s one waiting at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center that notably will always love you, even if your name is Jolene.

Balto is available for adoption at the Roanoke Valley SPCA

Meet Balto: 10 News’ Pet of the Week

Read full article: Meet Balto: 10 News’ Pet of the Week

With a big happy face and an even bigger personality, Balto is a one-year-old pup who is ready for a forever home.

Kubo has been searching a forever home for years

Longtime shelter dog Kubo in search of forever home

Read full article: Longtime shelter dog Kubo in search of forever home

Kubo is one of those shelter dogs that’s been looking for a home for years.

You might even see your pups on TV!

PIN IT: Send us pics of your adopted pets as 10 News wraps up its Clear the Shelters campaign

Read full article: PIN IT: Send us pics of your adopted pets as 10 News wraps up its Clear the Shelters campaign

As we start to wrap up our Clear the Shelters campaign, we wanna give our viewers a chance to share their adopted pets with us through Pin It.

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ChiChi is searching for a new best friend to play with after her owner passed away

Read full article: ChiChi is searching for a new best friend to play with after her owner passed away

She’s about six years old and has been looking for a new family after her previous owner passed away.

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20 Pets adopted from WSLS Clear the Shelters event

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Sweet senior beagle Bubba is full of love with a zest for life

Read full article: Sweet senior beagle Bubba is full of love with a zest for life

Meet Bubba! This 13-year-old beagle is full of love and a zest for life.

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Kitten from Roanoke Valley SPCA finds fur-ever home during Clear the Shelters adoption event

Read full article: Kitten from Roanoke Valley SPCA finds fur-ever home during Clear the Shelters adoption event

WSLS 10 News helped to Clear the Shelters on Saturday.

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Meet Bear! This happy, goofy boy is searching for his forever home

Read full article: Meet Bear! This happy, goofy boy is searching for his forever home

We want to introduce you to Bear. This large, goofy, happy boy is just under two years old.

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CHOOSE YOUR VIEW: See our ‘Clear the Shelters’ adoption event at the RVSPCA from all angles!

Read full article: CHOOSE YOUR VIEW: See our ‘Clear the Shelters’ adoption event at the RVSPCA from all angles!

Looking for a new addition to your home? We’re partnering with the Roanoke Valley SPCA to “Clear the Shelters” on Saturday, Aug. 26.

LHS holding final Clear the Shelters adoption event in 2023 (Credit: Lynchburg Humane Society)

Lynchburg Humane Society holding Clear the Shelters adoption special Aug. 25, 26

Read full article: Lynchburg Humane Society holding Clear the Shelters adoption special Aug. 25, 26

The Lynchburg Humane Society is waiving all pet adoption fees this weekend as part of the Clear the Shelters Fee-Waived Adoption Special.

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Franklin Co. Humane Society offers sponsored, reduced adoption fees to find animals loving homes

Read full article: Franklin Co. Humane Society offers sponsored, reduced adoption fees to find animals loving homes

Longtime residents at the Franklin County Humane Society have sponsored adoption fees, and many other pets have reduced fees with an approved application and mention of the CTS special, staff said.

Tangerine is a four-year-old long hair cat at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center

Sweet feline Tangerine is on the hunt for her forever home

Read full article: Sweet feline Tangerine is on the hunt for her forever home

Staff say this long-haired lioness is on the hunt for her future home! Tangerine is full of spirit and would love a home where she can lay in the sun and get waited on hand and foot.

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