Pet adoption

The Humane Rescue Alliance issued an emergency pet adoption plea Wednesday, stating their kennels are at full capacity.

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Former Nats pitcher Max Scherzer and his wife, Erica, are helping the Humane Rescue Alliance’s (HRA) large dogs get adopted.

As we enter the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, a “perfect storm of factors” has put pressure on understaffed U.S. shelters.

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.

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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.