PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Week four of Clear the Shelters 2024 is here. There’s still time to join the cause in finding forever homes for dozens of animals in need in Hampton Roads.
Many local shelters have taken part in the months-long adoption event, which 10 On Your Side has been spotlighting throughout the campaign. This week, we’re featuring the Portsmouth Humane Society. It’s the oldest Humane Society in the state of Virginia. The shelter has participated in the campaign since it started 10 years ago.
Portsmouth Humane Society Executive Director Dyanna Uchiek said Clear the Shelters has helped them spread awareness on pet adoptions and push programs to the forefront of the community. Like many area shelters, the capacity is constantly fluctuating. Currently, there are around 250 animals available under the shelter’s care.
“It always brings higher traffic to our organizations in a time where we’re really struggling,” said Uchiek. “Summer has us at the highest intake of our year.”