The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2023 “Clear The Shelters” pet adoption and donation campaign from Aug. 1-31.

This is the ninth consecutive year NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations are partnering with affiliate stations and animal shelters and rescues to promote pet adoption and raise funds for animal welfare. Since its inception in 2015, the program has helped more than 860,000 pets find new homes.

“We are excited for this year’s event and the opportunities it brings to help homeless pets find their forever family,” said GMHS Executive Director Charles Brown. “This year, adopters will spend more on treats and toys and less on adoption fees. All of our adopters have the opportunity to spin the wheel to receive reduced adoption fees during the month of August.”

Clear The Shelters will again feature online donations through Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit and longtime campaign partner, which will host the fundraising campaign. Donor...