SAN DIEGO - With nearly 1,900 animals in care - including 900 who are ready for new homes - San Diego Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50% from Aug. 1-31, to help find loving families for the pets who need them most.

On Saturday, Aug. 23, all adoption fees will be waived during a special "Clear the Shelters Day" adoption event.

These promotions are part of the national Clear the Shelters campaign, led by NBCUniversal and Telemundo, which encourages pet adoption during a time when shelters across the country - including SDHS - are at or over capacity.

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