This Weekend! “Clear the Shelters” Adoption Event

If you’ve been contemplating adopting a pet, this is the weekend you’ve been waiting for! In partnership with NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide Clear the Shelters pet adoption event, Humane Pennsylvania will be hosting a fee-waived adoption weekend to celebrate National Clear the Shelters Day. From Friday, September 6, until Sunday, September 8, Humane Pennsylvania will be offering fee-waived adoptions for dogs, cats and critters at their adoption centers in Lancaster and Berks counties.

Humane Pennsylvania is able to participate thanks to the generosity of Violet Minor. “I’ve always had a soft spot for cats and their unique personalities. That’s why supporting Humane Pennsylvania’s Clear the Shelters Adoption Weekend means so much to me,” says Minor. “It’s all about giving these amazing pets a fresh start and spreading a little more kindness in our communities.”

Since its 2015 inception, the Clear the Shelters initiative has helped more than 1 million pets find new homes. The 2023 campaign led to more than 158,000 adoptions – lifting the all-time adoption total past one million. More than 1,400 shelters and rescues representing 49 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam – along with 152 NBC and Telemundo stations – participated in last year’s campaign.

Adopters wishing to provide a forever home for shelter animals are encouraged to visit the shelter campuses or HumanePA.org. All potential adopters will be required to go through Humane Pennsylvania’s diligent adoption-screening process. (Note: approval is not guaranteed.) Some exclusions may apply.

Adoptions include:

Humane Pennsylvania’s 30-day Adoption Health Supplement
Spaying or neutering (prior to adoption)
Vaccinations (including current rabies vaccination) and de-worming medication
Flea treatment
Microchipping and chip registration
Free 1 lb. bag of Science Diet pet food

Adoption Locations and Details:

Lancaster Adoption Center for Cats & Critters

Location: 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster

Adoption Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Contact: 717-393-6551, adoptlancaster@humanepa.org

Freedom Center for Animal Life-Saving

Location: 1801 N. 11th Street, Reading

Adoption Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Contact: 610-921-2348 or email adoptreading@humanepa.org.

To view Humane Pennsylvania’s available adoptable animals, visit HumanePA.org – Adoption or meet them at the shelter, in person, during scheduled adoption hours.