(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 21, 2024) – Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement is joining shelters and rescues across the nation for the Clear the Shelters adoption drive.

As part of this annual campaign to place shelter pets in loving homes, Gwinnett Animal Welfare is offering free pet adoptions and will host a Clear the Shelters celebration on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center.

During the event, attendees can enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, music, local vendors, face painting and more.

All adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, and most pets can go home the same day as adoption.

Since 2015, more than 1 million pets have been adopted through the nationwide campaign, sponsored by NBC Universal. This is Gwinnett’s seventh year participating in the event.

For those interested in adoption, visit GwinnettAnimalWelfare.com to find available pets.

The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center is located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. Parking is only available at the Department of Water Resources office, located at 684 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. A shuttle will be provided to take guests to the event site.