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Cleveland Cavaliers mascot, Moondog, talks about the importance of adopting any pet, even a cat.

A stray dog rescued from the streets has found a new forever home.

Pet adoptions do not only help animals find forever homes, but they can also help make humans happier.

Dogs are man’s best friend, but cuddling in bed might not be best for them.

Love snuggling with your pup on your bed? Perhaps it’s time to rethink cuddle time with your dog.

Reality star Lisa Vanderpump shares her advice for those considering adopting a pet: “Make sure you’re equipped to deal with the dog’s needs.”

Is there an animal lover in your community who goes above and beyond to help shelter pets? NBC and Telemundo stations across the country are looking for dedicated animal heroes for the monthly Clear The Shelters: PAWSitively Good Awards.

Actress Fran Drescher adopted a rescue dog and is encouraging others to Clear the Shelters, too.

When you adopt a shelter dog, you have no idea what kind of distinguished career it might go on to pursue.

Greater Good Charities was joined by NBCUniversal Local, The Animal Rescue Site and Hill’s Pet Nutrition on this special life-saving pet airlift for more than 150 at-risk dogs and cats.

A special life-saving airlift on Monday transported more than 150 at-risk dogs and cats from overcrowded Louisiana shelters to the northeast and marked the launch of NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign.

Animal communicator and author Lydia Hiby gives dog owners advice on how to best introduce your new pet to the family and set everyone up for success.

Animal communicator and author Lydia Hiby gives potential dog adopters tips on what to consider before entering the shelter.

Things like wearing sunglasses in front of them or forcing them into Halloween costumes can stress dogs out. Here are other things you should avoid doing.

Even though they have lower adoption rates, dogs aged seven and older are typically housebroken, less destructive, and calmer than younger dogs.

When picking out a new pet at a shelter, you may see a sign that says “bonded pair.” What does it mean?

NBCUniversal Local, Greater Good Charities, The Animal Rescue Site and Hill’s Pet Nutrition are partnering on a special life-saving pet airlift for more than 150 at-risk dogs and cats from New Orleans to Morristown, N.J., and New Bedford, Mass., on Aug. 23 to coincide with the launch of Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s annual pet adoption and donation campaign.

“We are beyond ecstatic for this amazing family to finally be whole again,” the Wisconsin Humane Society wrote on Facebook.

After waking up to a local news segment featuring a Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer and a small brown dog, Dwight recognized the furry animal on the screen as his Payday, who had been missing for nearly two years.