[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ayward animals across the nation found assistance in finding a forever home during the Aug. 19 “Clear the Shelters” event sponsored by NBC.
NBC and Telemundo-owned stations teamed up to host the event which took place with more than 900 shelters across the United States in a dual effort to find lasting homes for animals while also raising awareness of animal abuse.
Over 70,000 animals have been adopted nationwide as a result of the event, a significant increase from the 50,000 that were adopted in 2016.
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