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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…

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.

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…

Berkeley Humane has offered dog training for 35 years, but this year is unlike any other. Ian Cull reports.

This 6-year-old is raising money to help the Long Beach Animal Care Services. Kathy Vara reports Aug. 28, 2020.

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…

Spike, a 2-year-old Chihuahua, is looking for his forever family. As seen on Today in LA on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.

The ‘No-Kill’ animal movement has saved millions of animals, but PETA says it’s had an unintended dire consequence.

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.

Meet Kerith — a certified crisis response therapy dog offering comfort and support to firefighters in California.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.’” 

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.

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.

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….

Joaquin and Milo are being fostered and will soon be ready for adoption. Video broadcast Friday Aug. 21, 2020 on Today in LA.