NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) and Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) announced 3,347 pets were adopted from area animal shelters during NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1.
Nationwide, the 2025 campaign helped 160,165 pets find new homes and raised more than $628,000 for participating animal shelters – exceeding last year’s total by more than $125,000 and the highest fundraising total since 2020.
Since its 2015 inception, Clear The Shelters has now led to more than 1.3 million pet adoptions and generated more than $5.6 million in funds benefiting shelters across the nation.
“We’re honored to once again partner with local shelters and rescues to help pets find loving homes and support the compassionate work of those who care for them,” said Kevin Cross, President & General Manager, NBCUniversal Local Chicago. “Our annual pet adoption campaign continues to make a meaningful impact across the Chicago area, and we’re grateful to everyone who adopted or donated this year.”
The 2025 Clear The Shelters campaign was conducted by 129 NBC- and Telemundo-owned and affiliated stations, which partnered with more than 1,735 shelters across 49 states, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam. This year’s record-breaking campaign was a collaboration with longtime campaign partners Greater Good Charities and WeRescue, national sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and first-year supporter The Black Dog.
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