Clear the Shelters

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.

Wrigley, Autumn, Lucy, Loxi and Gatsby were all featured during the rescue pets segment on September 3, 2024, as we celebrate 10 years of Clear the Shelters.

Pearl as well as Remington and Sunny were featured during the rescue pets segment on September 3, 2024, as we celebrate 10 years of Clear the Shelters.

Camri and Pippa as well as Abby and Ellie were featured during the rescue pets segment on September 2, 2024, as we celebrate 10 years of Clear the Shelters.