Find your new best friend at Miami-Dade County Animal Services this August. Adopt, don’t shop, and save a life today during the tenth annual Clear The Shelters!. Miami-Dade County Animal Services (MDAS) is once again stepping up to the plate to help find loving homes for thousands of pets during the 10th annual Clear The Shelters campaign. This nationwide pet adoption initiative, taking place throughout August, aims to alleviate the burden on animal shelters by encouraging pet adoptions and raising awareness about the benefits of adopting rather than shopping for pets.