BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Clear the Shelters 2024 is celebrating a decade of saving lives.
Community members gathered Saturday at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center to save the life of every animal possible and to honor Matt Nelson, who lived a life dedicated to saving animals from euthanasia.
Some were abused. Some were left for dead. All were abandoned. But, there is hope. Volunteers, fosters, and your neighbors gathered at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center to save lives, and it’s working.
Every summer there’s an explosion in the puppy population adding to Kern’s dog crisis.
“We are in a situation where we have to euthanize for space,” said Joshua Procter, with BACC. “So, this is our way to keep dogs off our euthanasia list.”
Bully breeds like pit bulls have the toughest time getting adopted, but not Saturday.
“We had rescued an older pitbull about 8 years ago, and she just recently passed away,” said Kristy. “Her name was big momma and we’re looking to get a new big momma.”