clear the shelters

Even if you’re not looking to adopt a pet, there are many ways you can still provide a helping hand to adoption centers. As NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Boston work this month to Clear The Shelters in New England, donations can also go a long way to help. “The MSPCA-Angell is a non-profit,” Director of Communications Rob Halpin said....

Even if you’re not looking to adopt a pet, there are still ways you can help out.

An app designed to help you find the purr-fect pet to adopt is now even easier to use just in time for NBC and Telemundo’s annual Clear the Shelters initiative.

Many homeless and domestic violence shelters forbid people from bringing pets, a rule that keeps many people in need away from the system. A bill in California would provide funding so shelters can accommodate and care for pets.

Shelters across the country are hearing from more pet owners that they’ve been forced to surrender their animals due to housing or financial constraints.

A new video game sensation that features an adventurous feline has resonated with cat lovers and some of them are using the game to raise money for real cats.

Kwani Lunis talks to the MSPCA Community Outreach staff about their efforts to help people afford all the things that come along with owning a pet. #cleartheshelters

LA Galaxy soccer player Julián Araujo talks about his dogs, Bentley and Benzo.

The cats are coming in from Florida and Louisiana, where so many animals are coming in rescuers can’t keep up.

For more information on Clear The Shelters, including participating animal shelters and rescues, along with details on local events, visit ClearTheShelters.com and the Spanish-language site DesocuparLosAlbergues.com

The MSPCA is heading out into the community to help break financial barriers to owning shelter pets. Kwani Lunis has the story.

Around the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in pet adoptions, but it has slowed down, and lots of animals are in need of loving homes.

MSPCA-Angell says there are more ways to get involved aside from adopting, including donating and volunteering.

Most people usually think of cats and dogs, but there are a lot of rabbits that need to be adopted too.

Since its inception in 2015, the NBC and Telemundo Boston stations local Clear The Shelters campaigns have helped more than 50,000 pets find new homes.

NBC and Telemundo Boston stations are partnering with local animal shelters and rescues to promote pet adoption and help raise funds to support animal welfare in the community.

After a big boost during the pandemic, adoption numbers have taken a big hit. That’s having an impact on different kinds of animals in different ways. It turns out some people are turning away from certain dog breeds, in many cases due to misconceptions. This is leaving many bigger, full-sized dogs in shelters instead of heading to new homes....

Maybe you’ve always wanted a pet, or maybe you think it’s time to grow your furry family. If the thought has crossed your mind, now is a good time to act. Shelters need your help. Shelters across the country are seeing a big drop in pet adoptions since the pandemic adoption craze. That means many animals are looking for...