Pet adoption

It’s critical to take extra precautions for your pets during the winter. Shultz’s Guest House shares a few tips to keep your dog safe when the temperature drops.

An adorable 1-year-old pup whose New Jersey owner allegedly tied her up outside an airport 1,000 miles from home — and then left her there as he flew back to the East Coast — has been adopted by a family who spotted her the same day she was abandoned, the animal rescue group that took her in announced Thursday. The…

Have you ever considered taking these 6 precautions with your pets during the winter? Schultz’s Guest House shares critical safety steps.

Hannah Donnelly introduces us to a local girl who’s making a “pawsitive” impact on a diabetic cat’s life.

Learn how local 10-year-old Charlotte Friedmann raised $351 to help Kit Kat, a diabetic cat, on the MSPCA adoption website.

Hoping to adopt a furry companion, but not sure if they’ll trigger your allergies? Try these tips from an allergist before making a decision.

Meeko — formerly known as Dobby — is a 7-month-old terrier mix who went viral after she was found in poor health. Now, however, she’s living her best life and has even found her fur-ever family.

This year’s Clear the Shelters campaign by NBC and Telemundo stations set a new record pet adoptions.

The singers visited the animal shelter that named a litter of puppies after them.

Dozens more rescued beagles – part of a group that’s drawn international attention after they were rescued from a Virginia breeding facility – were brought to Massachusetts this week, according to the MSPCA-Angell. MSPCA officials said 42 of the dogs will be cared for by the MSPCA and the Northeast Animal Shelter (NEAS) in Salem. Another six will go to…

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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.

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.

NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Boston, NECN and NBC Sports Boston announced its annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign will return for the eighth consecutive year from Aug. 1 to 31. As part of the month-long event, the NBC and Telemundo Boston stations are partnering with local animal shelters and rescues to promote pet adoption and help raise funds…

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A major milestone has been reached for shelter pet adoptions right here in our area. Bama, a Basenji cattle dog mix, was recently adopted by Marissa Mulneix of Worcester. Turns out the sweet pup was the 200,000th animal transported by the ASPCA’s National Relocation Program. The program moves pets from overcrowded shelters, often in the South and Midwest, to...

As we enter the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, a “perfect storm of factors” has put pressure on understaffed U.S. shelters.

More than 90 cats were surrendered Tuesday from a home in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, in “rough” condition after their overwhelmed owner could no longer care for them. Tewksbury Animal Control responded to the home, and the cats, who range in age from six months to about 10 years, were voluntarily surrendered by their owner, a spokesperson for MSPCA at Nevins Farm…

A Boston woman and a pet rescue organization have agreed to a settlement that will allow her to adopt a dog named Kirklin and decide on his medical future.

Michelle Begovic was fostering the dog and took Last Hope K9 Rescue to court to prevent his leg from being amputated. The organization said the procedure was necessary for the animal’s long-term health. But Kirklin now has a forever home, and might just get to stay on all fours if he continues to show progress in his recovery from an...