Aurora Animal Care and Control (AACC) and the Humane Society of Aurora are collaborating with NBC and Telemundo television stations this weekend to find loving homes for pets in need during the annual “Clear the Shelters” event. AACC will host the on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the shelter at 600 S. River Street. During the one-day adoption drive, all adoption fees are waived for dogs and cats six months or older. The goal is to clear the shelter by finding forever homes for as many animals as possible. During previous events, more than 20,000 pets were adopted across the country in just one day. Although fees are waived, all other adoption requirements apply. For more information on adoption, contact AACC at 630-256-3630.
