Pet adoption

Pet adoptions do not only help animals find forever homes, but they can also help make humans happier.

A man from Walnut felt an instant bond the moment he saw a three-legged German shepherd at an animal shelter.

Adopting a pet can create a bond that lasts a lifetime. A man from Walnut witnesses this, the moment he saw his dog. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Sept., 2, 2021.

Reality star Lisa Vanderpump shares her advice for those considering adopting a pet: “Make sure you’re equipped to deal with the dog’s needs.”

Clear Skies Ranch in Reseda is helping to Clear the Shelters. They’re all about giving second chances to the dogs they adopt, and for the dogs’ trainers like David Dougall, this is his second chance too.

Clear Skies Ranch in Reseda is helping to Clear the Shelters. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on August 26, 2021.

NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Clear The Shelters™ pet adoption and donation drive concluded on September 19, 2021, but the public can still help shelter animals buy making a donation to a participating Southern California shelter or rescue organization. The Clear The Shelters Fund accepts online donations with fundraising partner Greater Good Charities to help provide food, supplies and medical care to…

For the next month, NBC4 and Telemundo are sponsoring Clear the Shelters, with the goal of finding loving homes for thousands of pets.

For the next month, NBC4 and Telemundo are sponsoring Clear the Shelters, with the goal of finding loving homes for thousands of pets. Kim Baldonado reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on August 23, 2021.

When picking out a new pet at a shelter, you may see a sign that says “bonded pair.” What does it mean?

Reality star Lisa Vanderpump talks about her support for pet adoption.

Looking to add a furry friend to your household? Dogs and cats are up for adoption from spcaLA at a discount rate of $25 starting Wednesday as part of a national “Empty the Shelters” event.

Join NBC4 Inland Empire Bureau Chief Tony Shin as he hosts San Bernardino County’s Homeward Bound Virtual Pet Adoption event on Saturday, June 26 at 10 a.m. via Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/HomewardBoundPets.. Tune in to meet a variety of loveable pets ready to go to forever homes from several animal shelters based in the county, including Apple Valley Animal Shelter,...

Riverside County-based Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV), part of the NBC4 Clear the Shelters family of animal shelters, has been selected as a 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto of District 67 and the California Association of Nonprofits. The organization will be honored by state senators and assembly members for its significant contributions to the…

Pet adoptions spiked last year, with many people stuck at home looking for a lockdown buddy. But now those pets are getting returned with owners going back to work. Plus, returning to the office led to fewer households that could foster pets, putting further stress on rescue agencies.

The Bidens’ cat will be the first to live in the White House since George W. Bush’s family cat, India

The Helen Woodward Animal Center has announced that it is seeking the perfect families to adopt a couple of overweight and adorable pets in hopes they can help them maintain a healthy diet and exercise.

Have you ever heard of a Chihuahua described as a “haunted Victorian child”? What about a “Chucky doll in a dog’s body”? Well, now you have! A tweet about a “demonic Chihuahua” named Prancer who is up for adoption has gone viral on Twitter due to the brutally honest description written by his foster owner of what potential adopters could expect...

When human contact was in short supply last year droves of Americans turned to their local shelters and adopted pets. But your office is now making plans to bring its employees back together under one roof. Try explaining that to the new dog or cat that’s been spoiled rotten by your presence.

Los Angeles has become no-kill for the first time thanks to the efforts of the city, L.A. Animal Services, a coalition of animal welfare organizations, compassionate leaders and a dedicated community.   When Best Friends Animal Society first launched the NKLA (No-Kill Los Angeles) initiative in 2012, only 56 percent of dogs and cats were making it out of Los...