pet adoption

Are you looking to adopt a dog? Make sure to ask yourself these three important questions before you go pick out a new best friend.

NBC10’s Keith Jones has details about Tuesday afternoon’s “Bark Week” event as NBC Universal tries to “Clear the Shelters.”

If you previously shied away from getting a dog due to working outside the home, you may now find yourself in an ideal situation. But remember that adopting a pet is a commitment to care for that pet for their entire life. If you’re willing and able to take on that kind of responsibility, here are some things you should...

Fostering pets can be a great way to help an animal in need while bringing joy into your life. NBCLX producer Sara Sanchez, who has cared for about 40 animals, joined LX News to discuss how fostering has improved her anxiety and her life overall.

Best Friends Animal Society hopes to bring people together around the world with a special benefit concert on July 22 called “Songs to Save Them All: A Benefit for Homeless Pets.” The event will livestream on Tiltify, Twitch, YouTube and Facebook as well as bestfriends.org/concert. The Best Friends Animal Society is a national animal welfare organization raising awareness to...

About 11 percent of cats end up back in shelters because of allergies, according to the ASPCA. With 3.4 million cats in shelters across the country each year, that’s about 374,000 felines surrendered because of allergies. And that number doesn’t include cats dumped out on the street each day. There may be a lot of confusion, and misinformation, about what...

While there are many reasons why it might not work out with your shelter pet, shelters are always happy to take them back. And problems that seem insurmountable at first can be cleared up with a couple of tips from a shelter worker. “No doubt they’ve heard it before,” one animal behaviorist says.

For centuries, humans have taken animal companions into their homes. But the utility of the animals goes beyond simple companionship. The evidence is increasingly clear that having a pet can lead to a longer, healthier life. Here are some of the ways a pet can help your health.

Senior pets are adopted at lower rates than younger animals — but for many adopters, a senior pet may fit their lifestyle better.

You’re certainly not alone if you think that two pets are better than one, but bringing home a new pet doesn’t always go smoothly when there’s another animal already in the house. Introducing your new pet to resident pets that have already been in your life can be a tricky process, one that’s going to require some patience, according to...

Spring and early summer mean many kittens are looking for new homes. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle meets ‘Lovie,’ up for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA.

Sharing a home with a four-legged friend can be one of life’s greatest joys. But while pet ownership is rewarding, it’s also a big decision. Dogs require lots of time, money and responsibility — 10 to 15 years’ worth, in many cases. Dr. Pia Salk, author and spokeswoman for the non-profit pet adoption website AdoptaPet.com, warns against taking home a...

Delaware County’s Providence Animal Center is seeing a jump in demand for pet adoptions during the COVID-19 closures. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson reports on how the shelter is setting up adoption meetings with prospective families.

If you’re thinking about a last minute thoughtful gift for someone, bringing a new four-legged friend to your family this holiday season might just be it! For dog and cat lovers, the Home for the Holidays event will allow you to take 50% off adoption fees until 4 PM today at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Erie Avenue location and some pups...

Jasper is one of the dogs at the Brandywine Valley SPCA hoping to find a home for the holidays.

A dog flu outbreak has forced a New Jersey animal shelter to close until the new year. Adoption and veterinary services are temporarily suspended at the Monmouth County SPCA due to a confirmed canine influenza, officials said. The Monmouth County SCPA’s adoptions and vet services offered through the Vogel Veterinary Clinic have also been shut down. The SPCA says...

Animal shelters across the country are teaming up with NBC and Telemundo stations to find loving homes for pets in need.

In honor of “Clear the Shelters” coming up on Aug. 17, we asked our NBC Chicago Facebook audience, “Why did you decide to adopt your pet?” Their responses were filled with stories of love, companionship and lifelong friendship. Read them below.

Animal shelters across the country are teaming up with NBC and Telemundo stations to find loving homes for pets in need.

Patti Glover had a dream about adopting Honey. On Clear the Shelters, Glover returned to the Burbank Animal Shelter and took her home.