Clear the shelters

NBC4 and Telemundo 52 announced more than 10,000 pets were adopted from area animal shelters during NBCUniversal Local’s 10th annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign from Aug. 10 to Sept. 10. Since the start of the campaign, more than 117,000 pets have been adopted in Southern California. Nationwide, the milestone 2024 campaign helped 168,832 pets find new…

#Sponsored Tito’s Handmade Vodka is lending it’s support to this year’s Clear the Shelters campaign, encouraging pet adoption at local shelters like LA’s East Valley Animal Shelter. Lindsey Gonzalez Krock from Tito’s shares how their Vodka for Dog People program helps rescue and protect animals in need. For more information, visit titosvodka.com/dogs.

A pup who recovered after receiving surgery from eating socks and rocks will soon be available for adoption. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

Celebrity animal trainer and Link My Pet ambassador Brandon McMillan revealed to NBC Local what three things every new rescue dog owner needs to know about training their pet, and he says its like teaching your kindergartener their “ABCs and 123s.”

Are you looking to adopt a pet? Now is the perfect time to find your new furry best friend during our 10th annual Clear the Shelters campaign.

NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s Clear the Shelters campaign is in its final days and thousands of pets are still searching for their forever homes. Dozens of shelters in LA County are waving adoption fees for the remainder of the campaign. As seen on air on Sept. 7, 2024.

Betsy is a Terrier mix looking for a home after she was found lost in Panorama City. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Sept. 4, 2024. 

Potato and Tomato are two 3-month-old kittens looking for a fur-ever home. They are available for adoption at the Long Beach Animal Care Services. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Sept. 4, 2024. 

As NBCLA and Telemundo 52 are continuing with our Clear the Shelters campaign for its 10th anniversary, take a look at some of these adorable pets you could take home.

Bonded pairs could be a pair of two dogs, two cats or even cat and dog. Here’s what that means.

Rocky is an 8-year-old German Shepherd mix who is looking for a forever home. He is available for adoption at the Pasadena Humane. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2024. 

A German Shepherd mix and a Husky are looking for forever homes.

The city of Mission Viejo is offering free training sessions for certain active puppies and young dogs.

Get to know the dog sanctuary dedicated to providing a forever home for senior dogs with special needs.

Rescuing a dog for the first time can be both exciting and intimidating. Here are three tips to setting yourself and your new dog up for success.

Today is national dog day, and if you are looking to adopt a furry friend, the Downey Animal Pet Center has lots to choose from. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2024. 

Despite their sometimes intimidating look, behind the façade pit bulls are known to be lovable and well-behaved dogs.

Mia, a energetic 4-year-old Rottweiler mix, is in search of her forever home along with dozens of other pets at Pasadena Humane shelter. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Aug. 23, 2024.

Dog parents know their pups love to cuddle up with them in bed — but is it ok to let them? Dog trainer Tom Davis weighs in.

Lionel and Antonella are two kittens waiting to be adopted. They are currently available at Kitten Rescue in Atwater Village. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2024.