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The annual event began at 10 a.m., with a line of potential adopters already stretching across the front of the building before the official start.

NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since 2015.

NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters initiative has surpassed 1 million animals rescued after 157,000 animals found new homes in 2023.

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.

NBC 6 anchors share the adoption stories of their beloved rescue pets as the Clear the Shelters month-long campaign comes to an end.

Shelters all over South Florida are extending their hours to help these lovable pets find their forever homes.

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.

Looking for a pet to adopt? Together with NBC6, Miami-Dade Animal Services is holding a 12-hour adoption event Saturday in Doral. NBC6’s Jamie Guirola reports

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.

Along with chocolate, here are other foods you should avoid feeding your dog – as they can negatively affect their health.

For busy pup parents, dog day care can be a life-saver.

Animal shelters in South Florida continue to be overwhelmed and at times have no capacity to accept new animals.

Animals rights advocates are claiming dogs at an overflow shelter in Miami-Dade are being neglected. NBC6’s Steve Litz reports

The Broward County animal shelter is at over capacity and is hoping pets there can find their forever homes. NBC6’s Ryan Nelson reports

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.

Clear the Shelters 2023 ambassador Sir Darius Brown is raising money for rescue pets by creating special bow ties for furry friends

Albert Sanchez started Veterinary Ambulance of Southern California in 2021 after witnessing pets not having reliable and affordable transportation in emergency situations.

Meet Leonardo and Elise Vazquez, a couple who really loves cats — and decided to give seven of them a home! The Vazquez’s adopted seven shelter cats. To find an adoptable cat near you, download the WeRescue App from the WeRescue.pet website. You don’t have to adopt seven, but maybe you’ll find one that you feel a connection with and...

One app gives you step-by-step instructions to teach your dog specific commands.

The Calteaux family from Buffalo, New York, lost their dog Lucy back in April.