NEW YORK – Telemundo 47 and our sister network NBC 4 celebrate the positive results of the seventh version of the annual ” Vacate Los Albergues ” campaign that resulted in 18,249 homeless pets finding a family throughout the tri-state area. This thanks to the generosity of our community.
More than 80 shelters and animal shelters in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut participated in the campaign that was carried out virtually due to the pandemic and to facilitate the adoption process.
“Our viewers participated in” Desocupar Los Albergues “like never before. It was an extraordinary effort and our community used every opportunity to learn more about the pets available for adoption and to open the doors of their homes to them. This initiative brings great joy to our community and we are very proud of the final results this year, ”said Cristina Schwarz, president and CEO of Telemundo 47 New York.
Telemundo 47 and NBC 4 New York’s “Desocupar Los Albergues” campaign is the largest of the 219 participating markets across the United States.
Since 2015, a total of 64,900 animals have found a home in the tri-state area. Nationally, this number grows to more than 688,000 adopted animals, with more than 136,000 pets adopted this year.
As part of this year’s campaign, our fundraising partner, Greater Good Charities, provided the ability to make online donations to participating shelters and shelters. As a result of this campaign, more than $ 40,000 was raised for shelters and shelters in our region. Those who are still interested in donating to a shelter or shelter can do so at this website. The company Hill’s Pet Nutrition was the fourth national sponsor of “Desocupar Los Albergues.”
Virtual adoptions were also made possible thanks to the app WeRescue. In addition, the company iHeartDogs He also returned this year to donate the necessary ammunition to various shelters. TheDodo, an animal account that is popular on social media served as a media partner.
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