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A new bill making its way through New York City Council would take away at least one major stress for pet owners living in the city. The just-introduced legislation would allow people to use their own paid sick time to take of their pets when necessary.

Dog owners who like to wear Crocs can now match with their pups on walks and trips to the park.

Crocs announced Wednesday the launch of their first-ever line of shoes for dogs — in collaboration with BARK.

Benny and Susanne Anguiano are looking for clues as to how their cat Rayne Beau made it all the way from Yellowstone National Park to Roseville, California.

Attention all pet owners! SPCA of Texas, NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Cuddly, would like to invite you to “DFW Pets Are Family Day” on Saturday, September 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at La Academia de Estrellas in Dallas. The event will offer free pet food, vaccines, microchips, and more to pet-owning families across our community. Partner organizations…

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.

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.

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.

Duke as well as Katie and Penny were featured during the Clear the Shelters rescue pets segment on August 30, 2024.

Pets are members of the family. So when it comes to taking care of yours and giving them the best life, what mistakes should you avoid?

What’s in a unique dog name? A whole lot of thought and care — and debate with fellow household members.

A photo of Suzan shopping with her rescues Loretta, Jolene, Campbell and Lambert was featured during the Clear the Shelters segment on August 16, 2024.

Benjamin’s rescue rabbits Olaf and Meadow were featured during the rescue pet photo segment on August 15, 2024.

Take a look at how to make your pet an emotional support animal.

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...

Monarrez was 28 and living with her parents in 2015 when Gizmo, then 2 years old, slipped past a faulty gate in the backyard of their home in Las Vegas.

The “Twisters” actor talked about his pup and becoming a dog parent on TODAY.

As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense heat waves become more common.