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Cleveland Cavaliers mascot, Moondog, talks about the importance of adopting any pet, even a cat.

A stray dog rescued from the streets has found a new forever home.

Pet adoptions do not only help animals find forever homes, but they can also help make humans happier.

Dogs are man’s best friend, but cuddling in bed might not be best for them.

CT Live’s Taylor Kinzler catches up with DJ Buck & Friends! They talk about all things Clear the Shelters and Taylor’s journey to CT!

Love snuggling with your pup on your bed? Perhaps it’s time to rethink cuddle time with your dog.

Heidi Voight calls in to the Lite 100.5 WRCH Morning Show to talk about this year’s Clear the Shelters campaign. Learn how you can join to support local animals and shelter heroes!

Reality star Lisa Vanderpump shares her advice for those considering adopting a pet: “Make sure you’re equipped to deal with the dog’s needs.”

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 The Shelters: PAWSitively Good Awards.

Our annual Clear the Shelters adoption event is underway across Connecticut.

Dog Star Rescue in Bloomfield is a volunteer organization and it’s making a difference for rescued dogs looking for a forever home.

Animals waiting for their forever homes get life-saving medical care at shelters in Connecticut.

With the Clear the Shelters adoption drive kicking off, adoption experts want to make sure potential pet owners know what to expect before adopting.

Actress Fran Drescher adopted a rescue dog and is encouraging others to Clear the Shelters, too.

When you adopt a shelter dog, you have no idea what kind of distinguished career it might go on to pursue.

Greater Good Charities was joined by NBCUniversal Local, The Animal Rescue Site and Hill’s Pet Nutrition on this special life-saving pet airlift for more than 150 at-risk dogs and cats.

A special life-saving airlift on Monday transported more than 150 at-risk dogs and cats from overcrowded Louisiana shelters to the northeast and marked the launch of NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign.

Donate or Adopt to help support shelters and pets in need throughout Connecticut!

Animal communicator and author Lydia Hiby gives dog owners advice on how to best introduce your new pet to the family and set everyone up for success.