Josh Hutcherson Supports Hill's 'Clear The Shelters' Pet Adoption Drive 2025

By Danielle Oster, 25 minutes ago NBCUniversal and Hill’s Pet Nutrition are enhancing their support for the annual 'Clear The Shelters' initiative—a nationwide effort where NBC and Telemundo affiliates collaborate with animal shelters and rescue groups across the United States to encourage pet adoption and boost donations. This August, actor Josh Hutcherson, known for roles in 'The Hunger Games' and 'The Beekeeper,' joins as a prominent ambassador for the campaign, marking Hill’s eighth year as a key national sponsor. "Rescuing my dogs Manchi and Driver profoundly transformed my life and fueled my dedication to shelter animals," Hutcherson shared, mentioning that he feeds Hill’s products to his own pets. Hutcherson launched his involvement with a visit to Pasadena Humane, one of Hill’s partner shelters, where he volunteered and shared stories of shelter animals like Lula, a dog saved from Los Angeles wildfires, and Catnip, a rescued feline. Both animals will receive a three-month supply of Hill’s Science Diet upon adoption. The campaign comes at a critical time, amid a shelter overcrowding crisis. Data from the Shelter Animals Count database indicate that in 2024, 5.8 million ...