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Clear the Shelters aims to boost adoptions in San Diego-area shelters. (File photo courtesy of San Diego Humane Society)

San Diego Humane Society leaders announced Tuesday the organization will cut adoption fees in half during the month of August.

Even better – all fees will be waived on Aug. 23 to clear crowded shelters.

The humane society has nearly 1,900 animals in its care, including 900 ready for immediate adoption. The August promotion is part of the national Clear the Shelters campaign, led by NBCUniversal and Telemundo, which encourages pet adoption during a time when shelters across the country are “at or over capacity.”

“Adopting a pet doesn’t just change their life – it changes yours in the best possible way,” said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. “Every animal in our care has the potential to become someone’s best friend, and right now, they’re simply waiting for that chance.

“If you’ve been thinking about adopting, there’s no better moment than now.”

Every adopted pet from SDHS is spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.

San Diego Humane Society is open for walk-in adoptions Tuesday through Sunday at campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and Linda Vista. Adoption hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.