HACKENSACK, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Bergen County issued the following press release:
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners are proud to announce that 59 pets found loving homes following a successful Clear The Shelters weekend at the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in Teterboro.
This year's weekend campaign resulted in the adoption of nine dogs, three birds, and 47 cats. In comparison, last year's Clear The Shelters weekend resulted in 33 total adoptions: seven dogs and 26 cats.
"This significant increase in adoptions reflects the dedication of the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and its staff, and their commitment to finding families for the animals in our care," s...