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In the Face of Devastation, Rescue Groups Find Puerto Rican Pups Forever Homes
Over the past three years, the island of Puerto Rico has faced mounting disasters – the devastating Hurricane Maria in 2017, several large earthquakes and aftershocks in 2020, and, most recently, the coronavirus pandemic. The disasters have left non-profit animal rescue groups like Animal Lighthouse Rescue with a big problem on their hands as the population of stray dogs, called…
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Why You Shouldn't Use a Laser Pointer to Play With Your Cat
People often use laser pointers to play with their cats, but it may not be the best way to have fun with your cat. Certified cat behavior consultant Marilyn Krieger explains why.
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Clear the Shelters 2020: More than $1.185 Million Donated To Shelters and Over 130,000 Pets Adopted Nationally
UPDATE: NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Clear the Shelters was a big success with nearly 12,000 pets adopted locally in the Southland and more than 130,000 adoptions nationally. The campaign also raised more than $35,000 to support local animal shelters and more than $1.185 million coast to coast. Visit nbcla.com/cleartheshelters year around for animal stories and participating shelters to adopt a…
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Berkeley Humane Moves to Online Dog Training During Pandemic
Berkeley Humane has offered dog training for 35 years, but this year is unlike any other. Ian Cull reports.
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6-Year-Old Raises Money to Help Animals
This 6-year-old is raising money to help the Long Beach Animal Care Services. Kathy Vara reports Aug. 28, 2020.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Spike
Spike is the Clear the Shelters Pets of the Week for Friday Aug. 28, 2020. The 2-year-old tan chihuahua came into OC Animal Care a little shy, but the staff has been working with him and they say he’s a “sweet” pup. He loves treats, according to the staff. “He’s just looking for someone to hang out with on the…
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Pet of the Week: Spike
Spike, a 2-year-old Chihuahua, is looking for his forever family. As seen on Today in LA on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.
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The ‘No-Kill' Animal Shelter Movement Has Saved Millions of Lives… But Not Everyone is a Fan
The ‘No-Kill’ animal movement has saved millions of animals, but PETA says it’s had an unintended dire consequence.
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It's National Dog Day and No Better Time to Adopt a Furry Friend
Clear the Shelters. Aug. 26 marks National Dog Day, and there’s no better time than to adopt a furry friend. Gordon Tokumatsu reports Aug. 26, 2020.
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Kerith the Golden Retriever Is Offering Comfort to California Firefighters
Meet Kerith — a certified crisis response therapy dog offering comfort and support to firefighters in California.
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De-Stress with a Pet during the Pandemic
It’s time to Clear The Shelters and adopting a pet can lift your spirits and save a furry friend’s life! Jessica Vilchis talks to Dr. Wendy Walsh about all the positive aspects of adopting an animal.
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Dog Alerts Sanitation Worker to Help Save Owner
A Glendale grandmother is grateful for her dog and a city sanitation worker who happened to be at the right place at the right time. Hetty Chang reports for NBC LA at 11 p.m. Aug. 21, 2020.
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Most Paw-pular Dog Names of 2020 Revealed
Pet insurance company Trupanion released a list of its top 10 dog names for 2020 based on its database of more than 500,000 insured pets. Some popular and even classic names continued to dominate the list this year, but some new contenders were also featured.
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Sandy the Dog Helps Find Help for Glendale Grandmother Who Has a Fall
After a close call, a Glendale grandmother feels grateful for her dog Sandy and for a city sanitation worker, who happened to be at the right place at the right time.
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Zoom in on Zadie
TODAY staffer Emily Gerard shares her photos of pup Zadie, a shelter dog she welcomed into her life ahead of the pandemic. -
‘SNL's' Melissa Villaseñor Says Cecily Strong Convinced Her to Adopt a Dog
“No relationship really lasts for me the past years, especially with ‘SNL.’ I’m always heartbroken,” said “Saturday Night Live” actress Melissa Villaseñor. “I would speak with Cecily [Strong], and Cecily said, ‘I think everyone on the cast should have a dog.’”
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‘SNL's' Melissa Villaseñor's 5 Reasons You Should Absolutely Not Get a Pet
The number one reason? “They’re just too soft,” says “Saturday Night Live’s” Melissa Villaseñor. “You don’t want soft things around you, do you? You need rough things.” She would know—her rescue Penny is very soft.
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‘SNL's' Melissa Villaseñor on Why Adopting a Dog Is No Joke
As part of her commitment to finding animals a good home, Villaseñor partnered with Clear the Shelters and designed a t-shirt starring her and her dog Penny. 100% of the net proceeds go to Greater Good and Clear the Shelters funds.
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Pets of the Week: Milo and Joaquin Are Poster Kittens for Foster Programs
Milo and Joaquin are the Clear the Shelters Pets of the Week for Friday Aug. 21, 2020. They’re not ready for adoption yet, but they will be soon thanks to volunteers with the Los Angeles Animal Care and Control foster program. They are great examples of why the program works so well. If you’d like to get involved, click here….
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Clear the Shelters Pets of the Week: How to Foster a Kitten
Joaquin and Milo are being fostered and will soon be ready for adoption. Video broadcast Friday Aug. 21, 2020 on Today in LA.