Celebrating local animal heroes: Metro Animals
Clear the Shelters: Pawsitively Good Awards is recognizing Chew Animal Clinic for going above and beyond to help animals in need.
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Clear the Shelters helps more than 8600 DFW animals find forever homes
NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 want to thank North Texas for adopting 8647 animals during this year’s Clear the Shelters/Desocupar los Albergues pet adoption campaign.
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Free pet food, medication, and vaccines in Hurst
Attention all pet owners! NBC 5, Telemundo 39, SPCA of Texas and other partner organizations would like to invite you to “DFW Pets Are Family Day” on Saturday, November 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Tarrant County College’s Northeast Campus in Hurst. The event will offer free pet food, vaccines, microchips, spay/neuter vouchers (to be done at ... -
Here are the shelters participating in the 10th Clear the Shelters™
Looking to add to your family? Why not adopt a pet during the special one-day-only Clear the Shelters event Saturday, September 7. Adoption fees will be waived from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the majority of the participating shelters.
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705 animals find forever homes in Clear the Shelters MEGA Adoption Event
NBC 5, Telemundo 39 and The Humane Society of North Texas are hosting a MEGA Adoption Event August 17 & 18 at the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth.
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Clear the Shelters – Donations Community Calendar
NBC5 and Telemundo 39’s Clear the Shelters™ is celebrating its 10th year! As part of our ongoing goal to help local animal shelters (and our furry friends!), NBC5 and Telemundo 39 want to keep you up to date on local shelter events going on this summer in DFW! Here, you’ll find special events, weekly and daily events and programs... -
North Texans share photos of their rescues
NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are celebrating 10 years of Clear the Shelters. NBC 5 viewers share their rescue pets’ stories in honor of #ClearTheShelters month by sending photos to iSee@nbcdfw.com.
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Over 1000 animals available for adoption under one roof
Don’t miss the Humane Society of North Texas Mega Adoption in Dallas.
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Pet of the Week: Shilo!
Meet Shilo, a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix. This little dude is curious about everything. If you’ve got secrets, he’ll probably sniff them out.
You can meet Shilo at the HSNT PetSmart Lake Worth Adoption Event from 10a-3p today. -
Volunteers help give dogs second chance at Mansfield rescue
Volunteers from Park Place Dealerships spent their morning helping walk dogs and clean kennels at Second Chance Dog Rescue in Mansfield.
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Pet of the Week: Angel
Meet Angel, a 6-week-old terrier mix, who we’re told is shy, but loveable. You can find Angel at the Humane Society of North Texas Adoption event at PetCo Presidio in Fort Worth from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Pet of the Week: Harley
Meet Harley, a 4-year-old Chihuahua mix. You can find Harley at the Pet Smart Montgomery Plaza Adoption Event in Fort Worth Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Pet of the Week: The McPuppy Pack
Meet McFlurry, McChicken, McDouble, and McGriddle! They’re small, they’re fluffy, and they’re guaranteed to give you more love than any human. They enjoy long naps (because being this cute is tiring) and chewing on anything that isn’t nailed down (it’s a puppy thing). You can meet the McPuppy pack at the Humane Society of North Texas Adoption event... -
Pet of the Week: Billy Joel
Billy Joel is all in on the Chiefs, and he’s ready to prove he backs a winning team. The only thing missing? A forever home to celebrate every touchdown (or console him if things go south).
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Meet the four adorable Dallas rescues participating in Puppy Bowl 2025
Many eyes will be on the Super Bowl LIX and the ads and the half-time show on Feb. 9 — but it’s not the only highly-anticipated matchup that day. Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XXI returns for its 21st year.
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Pet of the Week: Moses
Meet Moses, a 3-year-old Husky looking for a home. He’s an energetic, vocal pup available for adoption at Saxe-Forte Adoption Center from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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Pet of the Week: Lucy
Meet Lucy, a one-and-a-half old Border Collie mix. You can visit Lucy by going to Pet Smart Montogomery Plaza Adoption Event Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Dogs and cats from LA shelters impacted by wildfires soon to call NTX home, foster families needed
To help free up space for pets displaced during the Southern California wildfires, non-profits are flying pets waiting to be adopted to other shelters, including North Texas.
