Clear The Shelters celebrates 1 million pet adoptions
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since 2015.
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How to make a bow tie with Sir Darius Brown
Sir Darius Brown, the Clear The Shelters Ambassador, has been helping shelter pets get adopted by making them bow ties. He’s going to teach us his process on how to make a bow tie. Buy a bow tie to help shelter animals at sirdariusbrown.com
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Corgis parade outside Buckingham Palace to remember Queen Elizabeth II a year since her death
Royal fans and their pet corgis have gathered outside Buckingham Palace to remember Queen Elizabeth II a year since her death. Around 20 corgi enthusiasts dressed up their pets in crowns, tiaras and royal outfits and walked them outside the palace in central London Sunday to pay tribute to Elizabeth, a well-known lover of the dog breed. Corgis were... -
Four-legged Metallica fan sneaks into concert at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium
A sneaky pup found a way to sneak into the Metallica concert at SoFi Stadium last week and catch a few songs.
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International Dog Day 2023: History, significance and things to know before adopting a dog
International Dog Day is observed as a special occasion to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. It is celebrated every year on August 26 in several countries.
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Brooklyn Nets' Mikal Bridges loves being a dog dad to Sonny
Brooklyn Nets guard Mikal Bridges loves having his four-legged friend, Sonny, around even when the 7-year-old lab keeps him up at night.
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Pups race to the finish line in Chicago Dachshund Derby
The annual race celebrated its third edition this Sunday.
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As people fled the Maui wildfires, pets did too. Some emerged with marks of escape, but many remain lost
Pets and people are recovering this week after fleeing Maui wildfires that claimed over 90 lives and decimated a historic town.
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Watch: Michigan police officer saves choking baby duing traffic stop
Video shows moment a Warren police officer saved the life of an 18-month-old boy after he stopped a car for speeding.
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‘Part of our family': NBC 5 anchor Patrick Fazio's family adopts dog during Clear The Shelters
When you meet them face-to-face, it can be tough to say no. Then you end up adding a loved one to your family. That’s what happened to Patrick Fazio when he visited Wright Way Rescue in Morton Grove during NBC’s Clear The Shelters campaign.
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FDA pet food investigation: What to know about diet-related heart disease
At least 1,382 cases of heart damage, possibly diet related, have been reported in dogs, although veterinary researchers believe the problem could be more widespread than the numbers suggest.
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Animal trainers are feeling the impact of Hollywood strikes
Like so many who depend on Hollywood, times have been tough for some dog trainers in the business as the writers and actors continue their strike.
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Clear the Shelters: Photos from around the Chicago area
The annual “Clear the Shelters” event is heading into its final week, and there are plenty of pets that need to find their forever homes.
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1 week left to find a fur-ever pet in Clear the Shelters. Find a shelter near you
Digging around for a paw-some opportunity to meet some furry friends? Adopt a pet in this year’s NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago and NBC Sports Chicago Clear the Shelters event throughout the month of August.
