clear the shelters

Cleveland Cavaliers mascot, Moondog, talks about the importance of adopting any pet, even a cat.

A stray dog rescued from the streets has found a new forever home.

Every year, News4 teams up with local shelters find homes for their animals. News4’s Aimee Cho takes us to the Animal Welfare League in Gaithersburg, where one special cat is looking for a family.

Pet adoptions do not only help animals find forever homes, but they can also help make humans happier.

Dogs are man’s best friend, but cuddling in bed might not be best for them.

Love snuggling with your pup on your bed? Perhaps it’s time to rethink cuddle time with your dog.

Reality star Lisa Vanderpump shares her advice for those considering adopting a pet: “Make sure you’re equipped to deal with the dog’s needs.”

We asked you to submit your derpy dogs, quirky cats and abnormal animals all week — and boy, did you deliver!

To celebrate Clear the Shelters, Pat Collins is back with a new Pat’s Prized Pets challenge.

Is there an animal lover in your community who goes above and beyond to help shelter pets? NBC and Telemundo stations across the country are looking for dedicated animal heroes for the monthly Clear The Shelters: PAWSitively Good Awards.

News4’s Pat Collins explains the rules as NBC4 kicks off its Clear the Shelter campaign.

To celebrate Clear the Shelters, Pat Collins is back with a new Pat’s Prized Pets challenge. Here’s how to join.

Actress Fran Drescher adopted a rescue dog and is encouraging others to Clear the Shelters, too.

When you adopt a shelter dog, you have no idea what kind of distinguished career it might go on to pursue.

Greater Good Charities was joined by NBCUniversal Local, The Animal Rescue Site and Hill’s Pet Nutrition on this special life-saving pet airlift for more than 150 at-risk dogs and cats.

A special life-saving airlift on Monday transported more than 150 at-risk dogs and cats from overcrowded Louisiana shelters to the northeast and marked the launch of NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign.

Animal communicator and author Lydia Hiby gives dog owners advice on how to best introduce your new pet to the family and set everyone up for success.

Animal communicator and author Lydia Hiby gives potential dog adopters tips on what to consider before entering the shelter.

News4’s Pat Lawson Muse spoke with Humane Rescue Alliance Vice President of Operations Barbara Hutcherson and veterinarian Dr. Wendy Weirich of Hill’s Pet Nutrition about pet adoption.