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pawsitively good Aug 30

Calling Animal Lovers: Send Your Nominees for Clear the Shelters' PAWSitively Good Awards

Is there an animal lover in your community who goes above and beyond to help shelter pets? NBC and Telemundo stations across the country are looking for dedicated animal heroes for the monthly Clear T...

pawsitively good Aug 30

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Clear the Shelters: Getting Active with Dogs

clear the shelters Aug 23

NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago Host ‘Clear the Shelters' As Month-Long Virtual Event

Adopting a furry friend just got easier with the month-long virtual Clear the Shelter event beginning Aug. 23.
Clear the shelters Chicago Sep 17

Clear the Shelters: List of Chicago-Area Participating Shelters Near You

Looking for a Chicago-area animal shelter participating in the Clear the Shelters pet adoption event? We’ve got you covered.
clear the shelters Sep 18

Clear the Shelters: Take a Look at New Friends Adopted This Weekend

Families across the Chicago area have found fuzzy new friends to bring home after taking part in NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago’s Clear the Shelters adoption event.
paws chicago Sep 1

PAWS Chicago Takes in Animals From Shelters Hit Hard by Hurricane Ida

Dozens of dogs and cats from animal shelters hit hardest by Hurricane Ida are being brought to Chicago by the PAWS Chicago animal shelter Wednesday.

Andy Avalos Aug 27

Anti-Cruelty Society Gives Andy Avalos Compassion in Action Award

Andy Avalos will be heading into retirement with a very special award from the Anti-Cruelty Society thanks to his dedication to shelter pets.
Clear the shelters Chicago Aug 23

Clear the Shelters: How to Know If You're Ready to Adopt a Pet

Welcoming a furry friend to your home can sometimes be led by emotion, but there are a lot of factors to consider before making that next step.
The Anti-Cruelty Society Aug 23

Clear the Shelters: Meet 3 Adorable Pets Looking for Forever Homes at Anti-Cruelty Society

Some pets may be shy and others energetic, but there is one out there perfect for you!
clear the shelters Aug 23

Clear the Shelters: The Importance of the Human-Animal Bond

A chance is sometimes all some pets need.
Clear the shelters Chicago Aug 23

Clear the Shelters: Cat Originally Found in Critical Condition Finds a Home

Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control successfully found Martin a place to call home after the kitten experienced a painful attack.
Clear the shelters Chicago Aug 23

Clear the Shelters: Two Best Friends Ready For Their Next Chapter

Delilah and Ellie are both at Paws and Claws Chicago Rescue. These two best friends have done it all together and now it is time for them to find their forever home.
Clear the shelters Chicago Aug 23

Clear the Shelters: Hastings the Dog Finds Home After Remarkable Recovery

Chicago Animal Care and Control rehabilitated Hastings the dog after he was found in “horrific” condition.
Clear the shelters Chicago Aug 23

Clear the Shelters: This Pit Bull Mix is Ready to Add Sparkle Into Any Home

This 2-year-old pit bull mix isn’t called Queeny by coincidence. Queeny is an absolutely adorable show-stopping queen.
Clear the shelters Chicago Aug 23

Clear the Shelters: Older Cats Need Love Too

Two sweet cats from St. Sophia’s Forgotten Felines are waiting for a family to embrace them tightly.
Clear the shelters Chicago Aug 23

Clear the Shelters: What Participating Pet Adoption Centers Should Know

Exceeding population capacity can often be a problem for animal shelters. The month-long virtual Clear the Shelter event helps relieve some of that overcrowdedness.
Clear the Shelters 2021 Aug 6

Panel: How You Can Help ‘Clear The Shelters' At This Year's Animal Adoption Event

Calling all animal shelters in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana to register for Clear the Shelters 2021! NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter spoke with Jenny Schlueter from Chicago Animal Care and Control and Mark Wade from WeRescue to answer shelter owners’ questions. See why this is the best time to help others find a new furry friend at the...
clear the shelters Sep 25

Clear the Shelters: How to Handle Overstimulated Cats

A veterinarian from Chicago’s Anti-Cruelty Center explains how to identify and handle cats when overstimulated.
clear the shelters Sep 11

Clear the Shelters: Anti-Cruelty Society Extends Adoption Promotion

Chicago’s Anti-Cruelty Society is extending its adoption promotion, encouraging more people to take home pets through Sept. 19.

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