NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since 2015.

Help clear the shelters and adopt an animal today.

Pat Battle reporting on the last week of the Clear the Shelter campaign helping out local shelters.

For our furry companions, meals are so much more than food. Learn how consistent, science-led nutrition helps support successful pet parenting, adoption, and bonding.

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.

For busy pup parents, dog day care can be a life-saver.

Adam Kuperstein is at Animal Care Centers headquarters with some adorable animals looking for their forever homes.

Albert Sanchez started Veterinary Ambulance of Southern California in 2021 after witnessing pets not having reliable and affordable transportation in emergency situations.

The Animal Care Centers of NYC has two adorable pets available for adoption today.

Meet Leonardo and Elise Vazquez, a couple who really loves cats — and decided to give seven of them a home! The Vazquez’s adopted seven shelter cats. To find an adoptable cat near you, download the WeRescue App from the WeRescue.pet website. You don’t have to adopt seven, but maybe you’ll find one that you feel a connection with and...

The Calteaux family from Buffalo, New York, lost their dog Lucy back in April.

The Miami-Dade Pet Adoption and Protection Center has an average capacity to house 250 pets. Right now, the shelter has the difficult task of providing shelter, food and medical care to more than 600 dogs and cats who are desperately awaiting adoption.

Hundreds of shelter dogs and cats will now have a second chance at finding forever families after a life-saving mission airlifted them from South Florida to New Jesery and New Hampshire.

For shelter animals and new pets coming home, one of the keys to a successful transition and bond is in the bowl. Meet expert volunteer Perry Fanzo and how consistent, science-led nutrition helps support successful pet adoption and parenting.

With over 700 house plant species identified as potentially toxic to animals, it’s important to keep them out of reach from your dogs and cats.

Welsh Corgis look quite a bit like old turnspit dogs — and that’s where the similarities end.

Sir Darius Brown founded his own company, “Beaux & Paws”, to help save the lives of homeless animals.

Many houseplants are toxic to animals, and some can have lethal consequences if your dog or cat consumes them. Here are some plant species to steer clear from.

Three animals up for adoption at Animal Care Centers of NYC.

Hear the story about this amazing rescue dog from Florida that found his niche at the University of Wisconsin.