AAMW Joins Clear the Shelters Campaign

AMARILLO –  The City of Amarillo (COA) Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is again joining the national campaign to help pet adoption – NBC’s Clear the Shelters initiative.

Clear the Shelters runs from Aug. 10 through Sept. 30.

This will be the 10^th year for the campaign nationally – with more than 1 million animals adopted across the country during Clear the Shelters in 2023.

“Clear the Shelters is a wonderful program that really helps increase public awareness of pet adoption,” said AAMW Outreach Coordinator Samantha Bennett. “We look forward to participating in this event every year. It really helps highlight the need in the Amarillo community for pet adoption, in addition to the many services provided here at AAMW.”

AAMW is providing a Clear the Shelters special throughout August. Adoption fees for dogs are $25 and cats are $5. Fees include spaying/neutering, vaccinations and micro-chipping. Specific information regarding animals available for adoption at AAMW (including photos, breed, age, etc.) is available online at:

amw.amarillo.gov/adoption-and-resources/adoption-list

For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov

Thanks,

David Henry

Media Relations Manager

Office of Engagement & Innovation

O: 806-378-5219