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1. Article · Sep 7, 2026 · Kim Ratcliff

   Clear the Shelters campaign sets local record with more than 830 animals placed (opens the original)

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   SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - The annual “Clear the Shelters” campaign, which ran from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31, saw NBC and Telemundo stations across the country partner with local rescue organizations to get animals out of shelters. Locally, WECT featured adoptable animals from eight rescue groups and shelters spanning New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Onslow counties. Nationally, more than 100,000 animals were placed during the campaign. The successful campaign comes at a critical time, as the averag

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2. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · Kim Ratcliff

   Clear the Shelters returns for 12th year as local animal intake numbers rise (opens the original)

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   WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Eight local organizations are participating in Clear the Shelters as part of a nationwide effort to place animals in permanent homes. Now in its 12th year, the event includes four animal shelters and, for the first time, four rescue groups. Several participating organizations are reducing or waiving adoption fees entirely. Officials say the need for adoptions has grown despite more than a decade of the annual event. “We’ve seen a higher number of animals coming in,” said

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