Greater Good Charities on Mission in Ukraine to Help People, Pets
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, Greater Good Charities is on an international mission to help rescue pets abandoned by fleeing refugees.
August 2022
The Latest
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Firefighter’s Best Friend: Therapy Dogs a Welcome Distraction for Wildfire Crews
At wildfire base camps in California and beyond, therapy dogs and their handlers are providing firefighters with a much-needed distraction from the taxing work they face on the front lines.
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Deaf Senior Dog Found Wandering Texas Streets Finds New Home
A stray dog rescued from the streets has found a new forever home.
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Reality Star Lisa Vanderpump Shares Her Pet Adoption Advice
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.”
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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Let Your Dog Sleep on the Bed
Love snuggling with your pup on your bed? Perhaps it’s time to rethink cuddle time with your dog.
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Clear The Shelters Takes Off With Life-Saving Flight for 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.
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Fran Drescher Calls Adopting Her Dog a ‘Miraculous Journey’
Actress Fran Drescher adopted a rescue dog and is encouraging others to Clear the Shelters, too.
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Pet Project: Biden Signs Bill Providing Service Dogs for Struggling Veterans
A co-sponsor of the bill said similar programs have shown “great results” with veterans and that “we want to give that access to even more people.”
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An ‘Animal Communicator’ Explains Why Your Dog Is Acting Out
Dogs can react poorly to their diet or a bad attitude to an owner – so sometimes pet owners turn to “animal communicators” like Lydia Hiby to figure out what’s going on.
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Clear The Shelters Returns With 2021 Adopt & Donate Campaign
Animal shelters across the country are once again teaming up with NBC and Telemundo stations to find loving homes for pets in need with the Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign.
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Scared Foster Dog Hid in the Bushes on Walks
This foster dog was so scared that he’d try to hide in the bushes on walks — and the moment he puts his head in his foster mom’s lap for the first time is pure magic.
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Dog Who Had No Idea How to Play Invents a Game With A Cat
When Nala came to her foster home, she only had fur on half of her body and had never really been outside. Once she learned “how to be a dog,” she immediately fell in love with her whole family, even the cat.
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Stray Pregnant Cat Wanders Into Woman’s House to Have Her Babies
After earning the trust of Mama the cat, this woman welcomed Mama into her home so she could give birth to seven babies.
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How to Prepare Pets for Your Return to the Workplace
Dr. Candace Croney, professor of animal behavior and well-being at Purdue University, shares the steps you should take to support your dog or cat as you spend less time at home.