The City of West Hollywood is getting the word out about the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s (DACC) participation in the nationwide Clear the Shelters event spearheaded by NBCUniversal and Telemundo. Throughout the month of August, adoption fees will be waived at all seven of DACC’s animal care centers, making it easier than ever for people to find new furry companions. Clear the Shelters also includes waived spay/neuter and microchip fees. To learn more about DACC and view pets in need, visit https://animalcare.lacounty.gov.

Clear The Shelters is an annual, nationwide pet adoption campaign where local stations partner with animal shelters and rescues in their communities to promote pet adoptions and raise needed funds. Since its inception in 2015, Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign has resulted in more than 1.2 million pet adoptions. In 2024, the campaign achieved a remarkable milestone, with more than 168,000 pets finding new homes – the highest adoption total in the event’s history, surpassing the previous year by nearly 7,000 pets.

The City of West Hollywood has a long history of supporting measures that promote the protection of animal rights and the City is a recognized leader in legislation that ensures the welfare of animals. In April 2003, the City became the first municipality in the nation to prohibit cat declawing. In February 2010, the City passed an Ordinance to address the inhumane conditions endured by “puppy mill” animals by prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in companion animal stores. In September 2013, the City’s fur Ordinance went into effect, which prohibits retail establishments from selling, trading, distributing, importing, or exporting any fur product. In 2016, the City of West Hollywood passed a Resolution condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin.

The City of West Hollywood invites canine members of the community and their humans to sniff out a spot and romp around at the City’s two dog parks at West Hollywood Park. A small dog park and large dog park are located on each side of the park’s basketball courts and each area features expanses of open space with shade trees, small mounds and turf terraces, and water stations. In addition, the City operates the William S. Hart Park and Off-Leash Dog Park located at 8341 De Longpre Avenue.

For more information about Clear the Shelters, please contact Christopher Valles at the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s (DACC) at accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

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