Clear the Shelters

Justina Calgiano talks about Pit Bull Celebration Month at the Providence Animal Center in Delaware County. NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante finds out more about what type of pet a pit bull can make.

A flight brought back 90 dogs from Texas to Delaware. They’re now looking for “furever” homes.

A cargo of adorable cats and dogs escaping a cold snap in Southern states has touched down in Delaware, where the animals will hopefully soon find loving homes. The first of what’s expected to be four groups of animals has already landed and includes cats and a nursing dog with her puppies from Georgia, the Delaware Humane Association said...

Zach Ogden introduces viewers to a fostered furry friend and talks to NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante about the mission of Luck Dawg Animal Rescue in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Gillian Kocher of the Pennsylvania SPCA introduces NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante to a dog looking for a loving home and talks about the PSPCA’s partnership with ReAnimator Coffee Roasters for a Puppy Blend that supports the animal shelter.

Justina Calgiano of the Providence Animal Center in Media, Delaware County, talks about how Hope took part in the annual Super Bowl Sunday Puppy Bowl. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle gets all the cute details.

Rebecca Smith tells NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante about how the volunteer work of Karma Cat and Zen Dog Rescue Society continues during the coronavirus pandemic. The New Jersey-based animal shelter is doing Zoom meet-and-greets to show off animals.

Over the past three years, the island of Puerto Rico has faced mounting disasters – the devastating Hurricane Maria in 2017, several large earthquakes and aftershocks in 2020, and, most recently, the coronavirus pandemic. The disasters have left non-profit animal rescue groups like Animal Lighthouse Rescue with a big problem on their hands as the population of stray dogs, called…

Cory Topel from the Delaware Humane Association talks to Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle about the animal rescue’s role in pairing rescue dog Major with President-elect Joe Biden. The DHA is holding a “Indoguration” to celebrate Major heading to the White House.

A $10 donation can get you and your dog to be part of the so-called “Indoguration” for President-elect Joe Biden’s dog, Major.

With stress high amid the coronavirus pandemic, people are turning to running to stay in shape. Philly Live’s Sheila Watko gets the scoop on how ACCT Philly Runners helps shelter dogs out and helps reduce the stress of volunteer runners.

Alexis Pagoulatos talks to NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante about how the Animal Rescue League of Berks County is helping to foster pets as owners are dealing with housing uncertainty.

Delaware Humane Association executive director Patrick Carroll talks to NBC10’s Keith Jones about changes the animal shelter has made to be more virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic. Carroll also spoke about President-elect Joe Biden fostering and then adopting his dog, Major, from the shelter.

Linda Torelli from the Brandywine Valley SPCA shares some tips with Erin Coleman about what people should consider and do before gifting an adoptable animal this holiday season. The animal shelter is offering fee-free dog adoptions at its West Chester facility thanks to a donor.

Justina Calgiano from the Providence Animal Center in Media, Delaware County, has some advice and tips for dog owners in 2021 NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante gets details about classes offered by the animal shelter.

Philly Live’s Sheila Watko has details about the holidays sleepovers program at the Brandywine Valley SPCA that aims to find short-term foster homes for overlooked dogs with hopes that the pets will find long-term loving homes.

ACCT Philly executive director Aurora Velazquez talks to NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante about the Philadelphia animal shelter’s efforts to serve the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lavender, also known as ‘Lovie,” was abandoned in Philadelphia’s Pennypacker Park in November. The Pennsylvania SPCA now wants to find out who left Lovie there and how Lovie got facial injuries.

People have been spending more time at home during the pandemic, making it a good time to get a pet. South Jersey Rescue has been hit hard, but they’re still working to find foster homes for pets. NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante reports.

The developmental Meow Talk app’s developer says it can translate the type of meow cats are using to alert owners. The puns fly as NBC10’s Keith Jones, Erin Coleman and Sheila Watko discuss what could be the “purrfect” app.