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The benefits of being a foster for stray cats
Love cats but not ready to adopt? NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with a longtime foster family of The Give Me Shelter Project on giving back.
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NYC animal shelters reach over capacity. What is trap, neuter and return?
NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with Puppy Kitty NYC on the lifesaving efforts to rescue homeless and injured strays off the streets.
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New NYC walking tour aims to capture cat lovers and history buffs
A new walking tour for friends of felines is replacing the “C” in NYC with cats. New York City is rich with history and there are countless sightseeing tours and attractions to experience it, but journalist and author of “The Cat Men of Gotham” Peggy Gavan felt that the city that never sleeps was missing a crepuscular animal... -
New York City welcomes its first-ever cat-themed hidden history tour
Pet owners, get excited. Cats About Town is a new venture sharing the hidden history behind the famous felines from Brooklyn Heights. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino joins the first tour.
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Meet the new arrivals on transport day at Best Friends Animal Society
Dozens of dogs and cats are brought in weekly for transport day at Best Friends Animal Society in SoHo. Looking to find a new furry friend? NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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Meet Clear the Shelters' adoptable pets of 2024
So many adorable fur babies, so little time! Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, is returning in 2024 for its tenth consecutive year from Aug. 10 to Sept. 10. To learn more about Clear The Shelters 2024 and search for adoptable pets in your area, visit cleartheshelters.com. You can also donat... -
Tour Beth Stern's unique cat adoption center on Long Island
This cat adoption center on Long Island is a star-studded ‘dream come true.’
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Check out these furry friends that need a home for the fall
NYC ACC is back with some adorable pets who are looking for a foster home!
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Sweetheart pup ‘Honey' waiting for adoption at Queens shelter
NYC ACC is back with some adorable pets available for adoption as NBC New York helps Clear the Shelters!
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Meet the Connecticut family who runs a sanctuary for special needs senior dogs
Get to know the dog sanctuary dedicated to providing a forever home for senior dogs with special needs.
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Happy National Dog Day! What to know about the day dedicated to our canine companions
National Dog Day is observed each year to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives.
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Meet Mr. Peaches. He needs a fur-ever home
NYC ACC is back with different pets that are available for adoption!
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NJ shelter has adorable kittens waiting for adoption
NBC and Telemundo are marking 10 years of our pet adoption campaign to clear the shelters. More than 80 shelters across the tri-state are taking part, some are even reducing their pet adoption fees. This morning, our Pat Battle is live at the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in Teterboro, New Jersey.
