Calling Animal Lovers: Send Your Nominees for Clear the Shelters' PAWSitively Good Awards
NBC and Telemundo stations across the country are looking for dedicated animal heroes for the monthly Clear The Shelters: PAWSitively Good Awards.
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NBC6 and Telemundo 51's ‘Clear The Shelters' pet adoption & donation campaign returns for its ninth consecutive year
NBC6 and Telemundo 51 are happy to announce that Clear the Shelters, our adopt and donate campaign is back for its ninth consecutive year. Animal shelters in South Florida and across the country are once again teaming up with NBC and Telemundo stations to find loving homes for pets in need with our Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation…... -
Clear the Shelter events held in Broward and Miami-Dade extend their hours
Shelters all over South Florida are extending their hours to help these lovable pets find their forever homes.
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Cats abandoned at Humane Society of Greater Miami need forever homes
The Humane Society of Greater Miami is looking for forever homes for several cats who were abandoned at the shelter in poor health and in desperate need of attention.
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Non-profit organization is helping cats find their forever home
The Cat Network has dedicated their time to reduce the cat overpopulation by helping homeless and abandoned cats get adopted, as well as educate the public about the need to sterilize pets and strays.
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Critics concerned over animals' living conditions as South Florida shelters overwhelmed
Animal shelters in South Florida continue to be overwhelmed and at times have no capacity to accept new animals.
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Meet Bo, a local pup looking for his forever home after more than a year's stay in Miami-Dade shelter
A local energetic pup is anxiously waiting for his forever home.
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Over 200 animals transported from South Florida for new forever homes across the country
Animal lovers rose early Wednesday morning to fly 193 shelter felines and dozens of dogs to a new future.
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Clear The Shelters: Help Miami-Dade shelter dogs find a forever home
Flora Bal from Miami-Dade Animal Services has more on the group’s efforts in the coming weeks.
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Teen raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for animal shelters creating handmade bow ties
Sir Darius Brown is on a paw-some mission – to save the lives of animals across the country with his bow ties. And he’s well on his way already at the young age of 16.
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Why You Should Adopt a Senior Dog Over a Puppy
Even though they have lower adoption rates, dogs aged seven and older are typically housebroken, less destructive, and calmer than younger dogs.
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New exhibit teaches children about pet adoption and care
NBC6’s Miriam Tapia shares how the Miami Children’s Museum is using a new exhibit to teach children about adopting and caring for pets.
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Clear the Shelters: 2,600+ Pets Adopted in South Florida During Campaign
Thousands of animals found their forever homes in South Florida during this year’s nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign.
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Animals Still Looking for Forever Homes During Final Weekend of Clear the Shelters
Nationwide, more than 1,700 cats and dogs have new homes during the Clear the Shelters effort in the month of August. But, plenty of pets are still waiting for their forever families right here in South Florida. This weekend is the culmination of the annual month-long event NBC 6 and Telemundo 51 take part in as part of an effort…
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Clear the Shelters: Here is a Full List of Participating Shelters Across South Florida
Although the nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign is coming to a close, there is still time to welcome a furry friend to your family. This year’s campaign included more than 1,000 animal shelters and rescues across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Here is a complete list of participating South Florida shelters and pet foster cares:... -
WOW Mobile Brings Free Pet Care to Miami-Dade County Residents
The WOW Mobile, which stands for Wellness on Wheels, provides essential veterinary services like vaccinations and check-ups to make sure your pet is healthy
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Clear the Shelters: Cats From Overcrowded Shelters Flown to Northeast
NBC 6’s Julia Bagg reports on the annual campaign ‘Clear the Shelters’ which is sending over 150 cats to the northeast to find a forever home.
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Over 150 South Florida Animals Traveling to Northeast U.S. for Adoption Opportunities
Over 150 cats will be traveling across the United States on Tuesday for the chance of a lifetime: the chance to find a forever home. The furry felines will be making the trip from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to shelters in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire in an attempt to move them from overpopulated shelters in South Florid...
