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Hill's Pet Nutrition returns as lead national sponsor of Clear The Shelters
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive and global leader in science-led pet nutrition, for the seventh consecutive year will serve as lead national sponsor of Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s pet adoption and donation initiative hosting its 10th annual nationwide campaign Aug. 10 to Sept. 10.
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Clear The Shelters campaign returns for 10th straight year in August
Clear The Shelters’ 10-year anniversary comes after the campaign surpassed 1 million all-time adoptions in 2023.
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Clear the Shelters returns for 10th campaign
Clear the Shelters is NBCUniversal Local’s pet adoption and donation initiative that has helped more than 1 million pets find homes.
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DC United hosts ‘Pups at the Pitch' night at Audi Field
DC United hosted it’s annual “Pups at the Pitch” night ahead of its match against the New York Red Bulls. News4’s Gio Del Fa reports on the big event.
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Be careful before you let your puppy sleep on your bed
Celebrity dog trainer Tom Davis shares on advice on what you should think about before letting your puppy sleep on your bed.
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Who rescued who? Angel, a dog found tied to a tree, finds forever home in California
Just days after NBC Los Angeles shared the story about Angel, a loving family that faced the loss of multiple family pets over the years has adopted the pup.
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Animal shelter celebrates after all pets adopted for first time in nearly 50 years
The Adams County SPCA celebrated a “true miracle” after all its animals were adopted or returned to their owners for the first time in 47 years.
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Clear The Shelters celebrates 1 million pet adoptions
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since 2015.
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Clear The Shelters has now helped rescue more than 1 million animals
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters initiative has surpassed 1 million animals rescued after 157,000 animals found new homes in 2023.
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Pat's Prized Pets: Relaxed to the Max Challenge winner revealed
After much deliberation, the News4 team has finally decided the winner of this year’s Pat’s Prized Pets: Relaxed to the Max challenge. News4’s Tommy McFLY asked you to submit pictures of your pets living a retiree lifestyle this summer, inspired by the retirement of legendary reporter and our challenge’s namesake, Pat Collins. Thank you to everyone who shared shots...
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Beagle trio wins Pat's Prized Pets
Put your paws together for Jake, Benny and Elwood! These three sleeping beagles stole the hearts of the News4 team.
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Pat's Prized Pets 2023: See the top 10 pets relaxed to the max
Here are the top 10 “relaxed to the max” pets from the 2023 Pat’s Prized Pets challenge.
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Clear the Shelters day in the DMV
NBC4 and Telemundo 44 are teaming up with local animal shelters to help find thousands of animals their forever homes. News4’s Chuck Bell reports from the Montgomery County animal services and adoption shelter.
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International Dog Day: History, significance and things to know before adopting a dog
International Dog Day is observed as a special occasion to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. It is celebrated every year on August 26 in several countries.
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Fairfax County Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for Clear the Shelters
All this month, NBC4 and NBC Universal have been working hard to clear the shelters by partnering with local animal shelters and rescues. News4’s Megan McGrath visited a shelter in Northern Virginia where dozens of pets are in desperate need of loving homes.
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7 foods to keep away from your dog
Along with chocolate, here are other foods you should avoid feeding your dog – as they can negatively affect their health.
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Fetch some fun: How to choose the ‘paw-fect' day care for your dog
For busy pup parents, dog day care can be a life-saver.
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Virginia animal rescue receives $10,000 grant
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue and Adoption Center was surprised Thursday with a $10,000 grant and much-needed pet supplies.
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Doggy Delight: Northern Virginia animal shelter receives $10K surprise donation
An animal rescue shelter in the Washington, D.C., area received a surprise $10,000 donation on Thursday as part of the Clear The Shelters campaign.
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Montgomery County waives adoption fees for 100 pets due to ‘dangerous' overcrowding
Shelter is waiving fees for the next 100 pet adoptions through Thursday, Aug. 24.