

The Latest
-
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.
-
Opinion: Losing a pet is painful, but not experiencing their love is worse
I knew as my beloved dog grew older, his time would come eventually. Still, I wasn’t prepared for the suddenness of his departure from my world. The pain of his passing hit me in a way I couldn’t have imagined – until I was in it.
-
Naperville shelter reduces fees for ‘Clear the Shelters'
A Naperville animal rescue group is hoping to find new homes for its longest-tenured residents, and as part of that effort they’re slashing fees in honor of “Clear the Shelters.”
-
The Anti-Cruelty Society's biggest adoption event of the year is set for this weekend
Chicago’s Anti-Cruelty Society will waive adoption fees on all of its available animals on Saturday as part of NBC Universal’s month-long Clear The Shelters national campaign. “It’s our largest adoption event of the year, and we are looking to place 100 animals into their forever home,” says Lydia Krupinsky, vice president of mission impact a... -
Paws and Claws on a mission to find animals loving homes
During the pandemic, a woman saw cats in need and decided to do something about it, so she established a foster-based organization. As NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports, her efforts are expanding in a big way.
-
Full list of Chicago-area shelters participating in 2023 Clear the Shelters
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.
-
Dog found shot in Chicago this week saved by team of volunteers, heads to foster home
A pit bull puppy found shot on Chicago’s West Side is proving that nothing can break his spirit — and in a promising turn of events, is heading one step closer to finding his fur-mily.
-
Clear the Shelters: Shelter Animals May Not Show True Colors Right Away, Experts Say
Animals in shelters may need to come home to a loving environment to truly open up, as one adopter found out with her beloved new dog. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter shares her story.
-
Sheriff Partners With PAWS Chicago For Stress Relief
The Cook County Sheriff and PAWS Chicago, a no-kill animal shelter, are forming a new team. Volunteers from the sheriff’s department will spend time with animals in an effort to reduce their stress, and the pets will get time to socialize, making them ready for forever homes. NBC 5’s Jen DeSalvo reports.
-
Clear the Shelters: Business Inspired by Pup Adopted From Anti-Cruelty Society
Today we meet an adopter who created a business inspired by a dog she adopted from the Anti Cruelty Society. And….in honor of Valentines day….a couple of ideas to celebrate your love of animals. Here’s LeeAnn Trotter.
-
Clear the Shelters: Golden Retriever Rescue Saves Lives of Mom, Her Puppies
In today’s Clear the Shelters, LeeAnn Trotter introduces us to an incredible organization that saved a golden retriever and her 14 puppies!
-
Adopters Share Their Stories as Pooches Prepare for Puppy Bowl
While the puppies will take center stage at next weekend’s Puppy Bowl, those who have adopted the precocious pooches are sharing their stories with NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter.
-
Clear the Shelters: Puppy Bowl Shines a Light on Groups' Incredible Work
A local shelter will be featured in this year’s Puppy Bowl, and LeeAnn Trotter has more on the impact the appearance could have for some lucky animals.
-
Puppy Bowl XIX Features 2 Chicago-Area Pups
For fans looking for the “ruff” action on Feb. 12, the Puppy Bowl is where it’s at — and two local stars will be on display.
-
Clear the Shelters: Managing an Overweight Cat
When it comes to a pet’s size, how big is too big? In Clear the Shelters, NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter takes a look at how one pet parent is managing his overweight cat.
-
Clear the Shelters: Advice for First Time Adopters
Recently adopt a pet who doesn’t get along with its new siblings? In Clear the Shelters, NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has some advice to make things a little easier in your home.
-
Clear the Shelters: Pizza Adoption Fundraiser
PAWS Chicago has partnered with a Bucktown pizza restaurant to help raise money for its animals and get some long-term residents at its shelter adopted. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.