Pet adoption

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

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.”

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

When picking out a new pet at a shelter, you may see a sign that says “bonded pair.” What does it mean?

Pet adoptions spiked last year, with many people stuck at home looking for a lockdown buddy. But now those pets are getting returned with owners going back to work. Plus, returning to the office led to fewer households that could foster pets, putting further stress on rescue agencies.

The Bidens’ cat will be the first to live in the White House since George W. Bush’s family cat, India

Have you ever heard of a Chihuahua described as a “haunted Victorian child”? What about a “Chucky doll in a dog’s body”? Well, now you have! A tweet about a “demonic Chihuahua” named Prancer who is up for adoption has gone viral on Twitter due to the brutally honest description written by his foster owner of what potential adopters could expect...

When human contact was in short supply last year droves of Americans turned to their local shelters and adopted pets. But your office is now making plans to bring its employees back together under one roof. Try explaining that to the new dog or cat that’s been spoiled rotten by your presence.

There’s been a lot of pandemic puppy love happening this year as many families taking advantage of the time at home to get a pet. But fraudsters are taking advantage of the pandemic, telling buyers they can’t meet the animals before sending money. The Better Business Bureau says puppy and kitten scams have more than doubled this year, with projected...

The “Queer Eye” star reveals what he’s learned after adopting a dog amid the pandemic.

When COVID-19 hit, the Prince George’s County Animal Shelter closed. In the months that followed, new animals continued to come in, but adoptions stalled, prompting concern among volunteers who say the shelter isn’t doing enough. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

A Maryland nonprofit is dedicated to helping rabbits find permanent homes. News4’s Megan McGrath has the details.

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.

“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” actor Skylar Astin discusses his involvement with NBC’s “Clear the Shelters” campaign which has provided over 411,000 pet adoptions since 2015. Astin will be doing “A Home for Hilly” ebook live reading where Hill’s Pets will donate a $1 per view up to $10,000.

For new pet owners, there are some things to know before bringing the pet home. News4’s Pat Lawson Muse spoke with Dr. Wendy Weirich, BS, DVm, MSC, mid-Atlantic district consulting veterinarian for Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

This year’s Clear the Shelters initiative is different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There isn’t a Clear the Shelters day. Instead, the effort lasts the whole month of August. News4’s Pat Lawson Muse spoke with Humane Rescue Alliance Digital Director Dani Rizzo and Prince William County Animal Shelter Communications Manager Jeremy Beale.

With the coronavirus keeping many people at home and in need of some companionship, animal shelters have been seeing a boom in pet adoptions. NBCLX’s Eric Rodriguez explains why this may be the perfect time to add a furry friend to your family — and how shelters are keeping the adoption process safe.

Are you looking to adopt a dog? Make sure to ask yourself these three important questions before you go pick out a new best friend.

If you previously shied away from getting a dog due to working outside the home, you may now find yourself in an ideal situation. But remember that adopting a pet is a commitment to care for that pet for their entire life. If you’re willing and able to take on that kind of responsibility, here are some things you should...

Fostering pets can be a great way to help an animal in need while bringing joy into your life. NBCLX producer Sara Sanchez, who has cared for about 40 animals, joined LX News to discuss how fostering has improved her anxiety and her life overall.