Animal shelters

Many animal shelters in the D.C.-area say they are overcrowded with dogs and need help to find them forever homes. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with the Humane Rescue Alliance about the issue.

23 million American households have gotten a pet since the pandemic started, but not all kept their pets. Now there are about 100,000 more dogs and cats in shelters compared to March 2021. Plus, shelters are understaffed, says Julie Castle of Best Friends Animal Society. “There are so many great animals in need in your local shelter, and they’re just...

NBC and Telemundo stations across the country are looking for people, groups and non-profits doing amazing things for animals for the Clear The Shelters: PAWSitively Good Awards!

Many people added furry friends to their families over the past year during the pandemic. Now that restrictions are lifting and people are going back to work, is there a surge in surrenders?  Turns out that’s not the case for most of the shelters we contacted — some even saw a drop in surrenders.  Loudoun County Animal Services and Prince George’s County Animal...

The ‘No-Kill’ animal movement has saved millions of animals, but PETA says it’s had an unintended dire consequence.

Brown’s Subaru has donated $2,500 to the Prince William County Animal Shelter for the annual Clear The Shelters Campaign. News4’s Molette Green reports on how you can help give back to shelter animals this month too.

Matt Beisner, host of National Geographic’s “Dog: Impossible” and founder of The Zen Dog, believes there’s no such thing as a bad dog — but it’s important to establish an atmosphere of trust and safety when you first bring home your new friend from the shelter. Here are Matt’s five tips to starting off on the right foot and giving...

Maybe you’ve already got two golden retrievers, or you’re allergic to cats or you’re not sure you’re ready for a new pet. Your neighborhood animal shelter — and its assortment of dogs and cats — can still use your help. Here are ways to participate even if you can’t adopt.