-
Clear the Shelters: middle-schoolers who win essay contest will attend Junior Veterinarian Camp for free this summer
Nationwide there is a serious shortage of veterinarians and vet techs. In today’s Clear the Shelters report, we introduce you to a veterinarian who has made it his mission to introduce young people to a potential career in veterinarian medicine…..by offering scholarships to vet camp this summer. Here’s LeeAnn Trotter.
-
Clear the Shelters: meet the dog who stars in ‘Annie' the Musical
Ever wonder what it takes to train an animal to act on stage? Annie The musical is in town, and in today’s Clear the Shelters report, we meet the dog actor and talk to her trainers. Plus we introduce you to a big dog who is looking for a home. Here’s LeeAnn Trotter
-
Clear the Shelters: The Anti-Cruelty Society celebrates a big milestone
The Anti-Cruelty Society just celebrated 124 years of service. In today’s Clear the Shelters report, NBC5’s LeeAnn Trotter looks back at the organizations’ history, and what’s in store for the near future.
-
Clear the Shelters: Communicating with your Pet
Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking or feeling? Well, there are plenty of animal communicators out there who help pet owners shed new light on their animal’s personality. The Anti-Cruelty Society is working with one, and NBC5’s LeeAnn Trotter sat in on a session.
-
Clear the Shelters: It's Never Easy Saying Goodbye to Your Beloved Pet
In Clear the Shelters, an adopter opens up about his cat who become famous for overcoming adversity. Now, he hopes the story will help others cope with letting go of their best friends. Here’s LeeAnn Trotter with more.
-
Clear the Shelters: finding the right place to say goodbye to your beloved pet
It’s never easy to say goodbye to your pet. But when you do, it’s important to know about available resources. One adopter shares her end of life experience, and a therapist explains how a pet loss support group can help. Here’s LeeAnn Trotter.
-
Clear the Shelters: Why spaying/neutering is so important
NBC5’s Lee Ann Trotter sits down with Dr. Mark Primiano, one of the veterinarians on staff at The Anti Cruelty Society, to talk about the importance of spaying and neutering your pet. Afterwards, meet two adorable kittens that need a home.
-
Clear the Shelters: Oak Park Animal Shelter is expanding
Animal Care League in Oak Park hopes to expand their reach by expanding their shelter! They hope to finish Phase 2 of construction by the end of the year. Meanwhile, adoptions are still underway. NBC5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
-
Suburban Oak Park Animal Shelter Works to Expand Its Reach to Help Pets in Need of Homes
The Animal Care League of suburban Oak Park is in phase two of a major capital campaign, aiming to help more homeless animals find their forever homes than ever before.
-
Suburban Oak Park Animal Shelter Works to Expand Its Reach to Help Pets in Need of Homes
The Animal Care League of suburban Oak Park is in phase two of a major capital campaign, aiming to help more homeless animals find their forever homes than ever before. LeeAnn Trotter has the story.
-
Clear the Shelters: A Change of Mind
Some folks love dogs, while others consider themselves cat people – and they wouldn’t have it any other way. But sometimes, people do change their mind. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has the story of two “dog people” who found a feline friend.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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: Advice for First-Time Adopter
What happens when a pet doesn’t get along with other dogs? NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter gets advice for a first-time adopter.
-
Dog Reunited With Owner Who Had to Give Her Up Due to Homelessness
A Tennessee animal center stepped in to help bring the dog back to her family.