Clear the Shelters

Barking news! We have a top dog in the Pat’s Prized Pets challenge for 2024.

Storm Team4 Meteorologist Chuck Bell is at the Humane Rescue Alliance in Northwest D.C., with News4 Photographer Joe Cassano even taking home a furry friend.

Clear The Shelters is NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that encourages people to adopt from their local shelters in an effort to “clear the shelters.”

Several organizations come together this Saturday in Segra Field, Leesburg, for a big adoption event as part of News4 and Telemundo 44 initiative Clear the Shelters. 

We have chosen finalists for this year’s Pat’s Prized Pets challenge supporting #CleartheShelters! Thanks to everyone who shared their pet’s gold medal tricks… they are ALL such talented boys and girls.

“Leash reactive” dogs are usually reacting in overexcitement, fear or aggression.

Bonded pairs could be a pair of two dogs, two cats or even cat and dog. Here’s what that means.

News4’s Megan McGrath reports on adult and senior cats available for adoption.

Get to know the dog sanctuary dedicated to providing a forever home for senior dogs with special needs.

A Manassas woman made it her mission to save dogs that may not have been adopted otherwise. News4’s Megan McGrath reports she shares her home with seven rescues.

Rescuing a dog for the first time can be both exciting and intimidating. Here are three tips to setting yourself and your new dog up for success.

Despite their sometimes intimidating look, behind the façade pit bulls are known to be lovable and well-behaved dogs.

When thinking about adopting a pet, consider older animals that need new homes.

Dog parents know their pups love to cuddle up with them in bed — but is it ok to let them? Dog trainer Tom Davis weighs in.

As News4 works with local animal groups to clear the shelters, here are some examples of less traditional pets available for adoption.

It’s August, which means we’re clearing the shelters and looking for the best pets in the DMV. Here’s how your pet can win the coveted prize, according to News4’s Pat Collins and Tommy McFly.

Preparing homemade pet food can seem enjoyable and easy, but there’s much to learn to do it right and safely.

“Cat Daddy” Jackson Galaxy will bring his cat expertise and advocacy to NBCUniversal Local’s 10th annual “Clear The Shelters” nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign.

For two-time Super Bowl champion George Karlaftis, adopting his dog has been like adopting a new member of the family.