Clear the Shelters Returns This August—Help Us Make a Difference!

Every pet deserves a loving home—and this August, you can help make that dream a reality during the 12th annual Clear The Shelters campaign!

Clear The Shelters / Desocupar Los Albergues is a nationwide pet adoption initiative led by NBCUniversal Local. Since its launch in 2015, the campaign has helped over 1.3 million companion animals find forever homes and raised more than $5.6 million for shelters and rescues across the country.

The 2026 campaign runs from August 1 through August 31, and the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) is proud to once again participate in this lifesaving effort. Our first Clear the Shelters adoption event is August 9, 12:00pm to 2:00 pm at the Leesburg Petco.

Special Adoption Incentives

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re excited to offer special month-long adoption incentives to help more animals find loving homes. From August 1 – 31:

🐾 Adoption fees for adult and teenage cats* will be completely waived! Check out our cats
🐾 BOGO on kittens! Adopt two kittens into the same household for one adoption fee! Check out our kittens

Note: Due to a shortage of dog fosters, HSLC has a very limited number of dogs available. Please apply to foster here.

During the entire month of August, adoption fees for adult cats are completely waived. Kittens are BOGO to encourage bonded pairs to be adopted together.

Can’t adopt? You can still make an impact! From August 1–31, donations to HSLC for Clear The Shelters will help us continue providing lifesaving care and hope to animals in need. Every dollar means more meals, more vaccines and more second chances. You can be the reason we say YES to the next dog or cat in need of rescue.

Together, we can change lives—one adoption, one donation, one act of kindness at a time.