You have a little under three weeks to decide whether you’re ready for a pet. Clear the Shelters Returns August 22So, when you’re ready, there’s a perfect event coming up Saturday, August 22. It’s the Clear the Shelters event at Lubbock Animal Services, located at 3323 Southeast Loop 289. Pets adopted through Lubbock Animal Services are spayed or neutered, microchipped, treated for fleas and ticks, and brought up to date on their vaccinations. Read More: Lubbock County Expo Center's New Neighbors And What It MeansLubbock’s Shelter Needs Breathing RoomLubbock Animal Services is currently at or near capacity.