Clear the Shelters

The Dallas Animal Shelter is over capacity and asking the public for help to find homes for the holidays.

Meet Cody, a 2-year-old Shepherd mix ready for his next adventure! He loves to play fetch and have fun. You can meet Cody by visiting the Saxe Forte Adoption Center. 

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 a…

This 1-year-old Coonhound mix, Clancy, is looking for a home. He is great with other dogs, children and even cats! You can meet Clancy by visiting Benbrook Waggin’ Tails Adoption Center.

Five North Texas shelters received 130 animals from Florida after Hurricane Milton.

Dozens of animals from a hard-hit area in Georgia by Helene are now in Texas to 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.

Meet Ash, the perfect snuggle buddy. He is a fun, playfu and loving 8-month-old puppy looking for a family. You can find Ash by visiting Benbrook Waggin’ Tails Adoption Center.

Ms. Jinger was featured during the rescue pets segment during Clear the Shelters on Sept. 10, 2024.

Loki, Cheeto and Peanut were featured during the rescue pets segment during Clear the Shelters on Sept. 10, 2024.

Hugo as well as Lulu and Bruno were featured during the rescue pets segment during Clear the Shelters on Sept. 9, 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.”

Pierre Angelo and Aggie were featured during the Clear the Shelters rescue pets segment on September 6, 2024.

Many feel that seeing their pet after a long day benefits their emotional amd mental health. Now there’s research that shows it’s really true, and not just for humans, for pets too.

Many people anecdotally have experienced feeling the support that comes from seeing a pet after a long day, and the positive mental health benefit of a pet seems to be a near-universal experience. Now research shows it’s really true.

On Sept. 7, to help celebrate Clear the Shelters, for the first time the Humane Society of North Texas will offer discounted adoption fees on companion horses at its Equine and Livestock location in Joshua.

Rosco and Spike as well as Shaun White were featured during the rescue pets segment during Clear the Shelters on September 4, 2024.

Learn how this animal sanctuary is providing medical care, treats, and extra love to senior dogs in need.

Meet Simon! He’s a cattle dog-basset hound rescue from Texas that’s doing paw-some work to help Clear the Shelters in New York City and beyond!

We learn how Mesquite Animal Services is working hard to find forever homes for animals in need.