Clear the Shelters​ day

For one day only, we're waiving adoption fees for every animal in the shelter!

​Nearly 900 shelters across the country are teaming up with NBC Television Stations and Telemundo for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive on Saturday, August 17th that helps find loving homes for animals in need. This year, more than 900 shelters are participating, with the goal of finding homes for more than 80,000 pets - in just one day! Join the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County in our efforts to Clear the Shelters! 

ADOPTION FEES WAIVED August 17
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​The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County will WAIVE ADOPTION FEES August 17th only as they celebrate Clear the Shelters Day. 
 
First come. First served.
Follow All The Clear the Shelter Day Excitement on our Facebook page!

Location

Saturday, August 17th
10am – 6pm
6230 77th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32967
Directions: Click Here

Note: Friday, August 16th – Our adoption building will be closed to prepare for the event.

things you should know

  • Please be patient and arrive early! We anticipate a lot of people looking for their furever pet during this event, so you may experience wait times.
  • Pets are adopted on a first come, first served basis and no holds are permitted.
  • Give some thought to the type of pet you’re hoping to adopt.  Knowing the type of personality, you’re looking for before you arrive will help you make the most of your Clear the Shelters experience. 
  • Please be prepared to take your pet home the same day.
  • Please leave your family pet members at home. Due to the additional traffic on Saturday, we are unable to accommodate your pet during the Clear the Shelters event.
  • It’s Florida — so please plan accordingly! Some of our meet and greet areas for dogs and waiting areas for the event are outdoors.
  • All animals must leave our campus with a leash and collar or in a carrier. If you do not have your own, a leash, collar and/or carrier will be provided at no cost.

your waived adoption fees include the following

The adoption fee is $0 on all animals for one day only! Waived adoption fees include:
Spay or neuter
A microchip
All age-appropriate vaccines
Can't adopt? Make a donation!
Your gift will help our orphaned animals in our care waiting for their loving family. 

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Visiting the Dog Park?

Help keep your dog safe. If you see any of the following behaviors, you need to intervene, interrupt, and pull your dog out.
1: Rolling

When one dog makes physical contact with another and knocks into him, causing him to tumble, somersault or roll over.
2: Tucked Tail

When the dog’s tail is so low the base is pressed tight to the anus. The tip of the tail is often under the stomach.
3: Pinning

When one or more dogs has another dog on its side or back for more than 5 seconds.
4: Hiding or Hovering

When the dog spends more than 5 seconds underneath something or hovering near a human. Dog’s tail will be low or tucked.
5: Group Chase

When more than one dog is chasing another dog. This can quickly become out of control.
Download and print a copy of these behavior tips to carry with you. CLICK HERE...
Dog Park safety tips presented with permission from Sue Sternberg.

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