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Push To Ban Puppy Mills In New York State
Animal welfare advocates are calling on Governor Hochul to sight a bill that would ban the sale of dogs, cats and other animals at retail pet store, Chris Jose reports.
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Abby the Dog, Missing for 2 Months, Found Alive Inside Missouri Cave
Abby the poodle-hound mix normally weighs about 50 pounds but her owner guessed she lost half her body weight in the cave.
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Clear the Shelters: Sassy Terry, Shelby, Thor
Alec Rusnack of Animal Care Center Of New York, has three adorable pets for you to consider.
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Noodle the Pug: The Adoption
Before Noodle the Pug and his “Bones and No Bones Days” were a viral TikTok sensation, Noodle was just another dog who needed a home. Jonathan Graziano talks about Noodle’s unexpected adoption story and the exciting life with a rescue dog.
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Here's How Much Cute Puppies Can Cost, and How to Budget
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.
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Goldendoodles, Maltipoos, Morkies: A Warning Before You Buy Puppies Online
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.
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Why You Should Let Your Dog Sniff on Its Daily Walk
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.
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6 Tiny Cat Breeds That Are Hard to Resist
These six tiny cat breeds pack a lot of personality into kitten-sized packages and weigh no more than 10 pounds.
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9 Hypoallergenic Cat Breeds That Won't Make You Sneeze
If you love cats but suffer from allergies, don’t be discouraged. Here are a few breeds that won’t send you running for Benadryl.
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Stolen Bodega Cat Case That Caused Park Slope Uproar Is Solved
A beloved bodega cat swiped from its doorstep was safely returned after a weeklong search that had a Brooklyn community up in arms. Boka the cat hadn’t been seen for seven days by the time he was reunited with his owners Friday night. The popular Park Slope feline disappeared from outside Green Olives Deli & Grill in a quick...
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Clear the Shelters: Poohba, Meep Meep, Lady Meowington
Meet three adoptable cats in need of a forever home!
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Find Adoptable Pets in Your Area Using the ‘WeRescue' App
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.
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Many Unhoused People Would Choose Their Pet Over a Shelter. Can Shelters Change?
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.
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Higher Housing Costs Force More Pet Owners to Surrender Their Dogs
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.
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‘Stray' Cat Video Game Brings Some Benefits to Real Cats
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.
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Video Shows Park Slope Bodega Cat Stolen From Outside the Store
NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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LA Galaxy Soccer Player Julián Araujo Talks About His Dogs
LA Galaxy soccer player Julián Araujo talks about his dogs, Bentley and Benzo.
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Clear the Shelters' Helping Relocate At-Risk Animals Across the Country
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
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‘Clear The Shelters' Is Underway – and Even If You Can't Adopt, You Can Help
Marc Santia reporting on groups on Long Island that are helping pet owners who may be struggling in this economy to feed their pets
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Clear The Shelters Kicks Off With Waived, Reduced Pet Adoptions in NY, NJ
Clear The Shelters, NBC and Telemundo’s pet adoption and donation campaign, begins August 1, 2022. Find participating animal shelters near you.