Clear the Shelters

Nationwide, the milestone 2024 campaign helped 168,832 pets find new homes – the highest single-year adoption total in the initiative’s history

Celebrity animal trainer and Link My Pet ambassador Brandon McMillan revealed to NBC Local what three things every new rescue dog owner needs to know about training their pet, and he says its like teaching your kindergartener their “ABCs and 123s.”

Bonded pairs could be a pair of two dogs, two cats or even cat and dog. Here’s what that means.

Get to know the dog sanctuary dedicated to providing a forever home for senior dogs with special needs.

Rescuing a dog for the first time can be both exciting and intimidating. Here are three tips to setting yourself and your new dog up for success.

One lucky shelter pet got quite the beauty treatment – as part of an effort to help pets find their forever families. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.

A western suburban animal shelter is trying something new to get more dogs adopted.

Despite their sometimes intimidating look, behind the façade pit bulls are known to be lovable and well-behaved dogs.

As part of NBCUniversal’s month-long efforts to “Clear the Shelters,” a large adoption event is scheduled for Saturday at an Evanston animal shelter.

Dog parents know their pups love to cuddle up with them in bed — but is it ok to let them? Dog trainer Tom Davis weighs in.

Preparing homemade pet food can seem enjoyable and easy, but there’s much to learn to do it right and safely.

“Cat Daddy” Jackson Galaxy will bring his cat expertise and advocacy to NBCUniversal Local’s 10th annual “Clear The Shelters” nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign.

For two-time Super Bowl champion George Karlaftis, adopting his dog has been like adopting a new member of the family.

NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters television special will air on NBC stations nationwide.

More than 100 at-risk dogs and cats were airlifted from Louisiana to New Jersey on Tuesday as part of a life-saving mission for shelter pets.

100 at-risk cats and dogs boarded Clear The Shelters’ “Good Flights” pet airlift on Tuesday to be prepared for adoption and find their forever home.

Meet Ralph, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis’ flandoodle that is part of his family.

Shelters around the country will participate in the 10th year of NBCUniversal’s Clear the Shelters campaign, with the hopes of finding forever homes for their homeless animals. NBC Chicago’s Lee Ann Trotter reports.

Clear The Shelters is back for its 10th year. Here’s how you can help save the lives of animals this year.

Good things take time and building a lifelong bond with a new furry friend is no different. Use the 3-3-3 rule as a guide for what to expect when introducing a new pet to your home.