clear the shelters

Adopting a pet can become costly, it’s important to learn how much they will cost with the years to come before a commitment. Reports Christine Roher on Aug. 10, 2022. 

If you’re thinking of adopting a pet, it’s important to know how much it’ll cost you in the years ahead. Here’s how to plan.

A woman did research after finding an online breeder, but still got scammed. Carolyn Johnson reports Aug. 9, 2022.

Goldendoodles, Maltipoos, Morkies – mixed dog breeds are hugely popular these days. But finding a local breeder can be challenging. That’s why some eager pet owners start looking online. But our I-Team has a warning before you do. 

If you’re a proud dog owner, you’ve probably gone on at least one walk that took far longer than expected because your dog was trying to sniff everything. But for dogs, smell isn’t just interesting — it’s the main way they learn about the world around them.

One of the purriest, head-nuzzle-iest, super-scritch-iest celebrations on the calendar is here to offer us much-needed snuggles.

An app designed to help you find the purr-fect pet to adopt is now even easier to use just in time for NBC and Telemundo’s annual Clear the Shelters initiative.

Many homeless and domestic violence shelters forbid people from bringing pets, a rule that keeps many people in need away from the system. A bill in California would provide funding so shelters can accommodate and care for pets.

Shelters across the country are hearing from more pet owners that they’ve been forced to surrender their animals due to housing or financial constraints.

A new video game sensation that features an adventurous feline has resonated with cat lovers and some of them are using the game to raise money for real cats.

Customers have reached out to the NBC4 I-Team for help. Carolyn Johnson reports Aug. 2, 2022.

LA Galaxy soccer player Julián Araujo talks about his dogs, Bentley and Benzo.

NBC4 Sports Anchor shares his pet rescue story and kicks off Clear the Shelters at Burbank Animal Shelter. To find a participating shelter near you, visit nbcla.com/cleartheshelters

NBC4 Sports Anchor Fred Roggin showcases a few shelter dogs ready to be adopted to a forever home from Burbank Animal Shelter.

For more information on Clear The Shelters, including participating animal shelters and rescues, along with details on local events, visit ClearTheShelters.com and the Spanish-language site DesocuparLosAlbergues.com

How to celebrate this poignant occasion? Consider adopting an animal in need of a home.

NBC4 and Telemundo 52 had a few furry friends visit the newsroom and they enjoyed it very much (so did we). The stations’ Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign is back August 1-31, 2022. Visit www.nbcla.com/cleartheshelters to adopt and donate.

NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Clear the Shelters 2022 pet adoption and donation campaign kicks off August 1-31. Visit nbcla.com/cleartheshelters to find a participating shelter near you or to make a donation.