San Diego County Animal Services announced Friday that it is waiving animal adoption fees beginning Aug. 10, as part of the nationwide 'Clear the Shelters' campaign.
A sign indicating a dog has been adopted in shown on a kennel at the San Diego Humane Society on January 12, 2023.
Animals available include cats, dogs, guinea pigs, kittens, pigs, rabbits, roosters and tortoises. In 2024, the Clear the Shelters campaign"is celebrating a decade of helping pets find homes," surpassing 1 million adoptions last September, according to the county.Steve Lujan, Animal Services' interim director, said the county participates in Clear the Shelters"because it's an important opportunity to find our wonderful animals a wonderful forever home.
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