‘Clear the Shelters' in North Texas by Giving a Pet a Loving Home
NBC 5 & Telemundo 39 hold 'Clear the Shelters' pet adoption day on Aug. 15, find participating shelters in the map below
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Thousands of animals in our area are in need of homes. That's why NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are partnering with more than 50 shelters throughout the region to help find these animals permanent loving homes. Animals range from puppies and kittens to snuggly adult dogs and cats.
Stephen Swafford
This is Echo , 8 month a old, I rescued him on a drug house call in a high crime area. I am a Dallas police officer. I called animal control to take him that day, as we usual do. I called animal control a few days later and was advised he is scheduled to be euthanized. We picked him up that day, and he is living the good life!!! We can tell he was abused, but is doing great now. He swam with a 3 year old toddler this week end, and knew to use caution. He is so smart. My vet said he is a German Shepherd and Lab mix. You wouldn't believe how many of my fellow officers adopt pets based on calls for service.
Barbara Lawrence
My Empty The Shelter Rescue Dog Don't know if you're interested, but here's the story of Grace, my coonhound mix.I found her at the Animal Care & Control Center in Ft Worth last September on Empty The Shelter Day. She was literally the last dog I looked at. I said if I can't find a dog here, I'm going home.I knew she had a poor chance of being adopted. She lay motionless on her pad, utterly depressed and defeated. She wouldn't respond to gentle voices or petting. Her tail was tucked under, never wagging. She had been spayed the day before, and had obviously had had puppies recently. Her card description had no name, only that she was a stray.I tried to walk her a little. She would take a few steps, then just collapse to the ground in the same depressed defeat. She was very thin, her coat was dry and dull, her skin was flaky. She had many recent tick bite scabs around her neck and chest. She had early signs of eye infection. Now I knew no one would take her. I had to have her.We carried her to the car and she crouched in the backseat floorboard, making herself small as possible. I have 9 hounds at home, but they showed little interest in her because she just cowered on the ground.For a week, I kept her in the den where it was quiet (pic 1), fed her chicken and rice in small amounts frequently, and doctored her pain, fever, and eyes. The whole time she cowered in her bed, not moving. I had to almost carry her outside for bathroom trips.On day three, she wagged her tail. She was very skinny, (pic 2) so it took weeks-months to put weight on her. Gradually I let her start socializing and eating with the other dogs.That's when I found out she'd been abused. I could not pick up a long stick without her shrinking and running away. If I made a throwing motion, even with a tennis ball, she cowered and ran. It broke my heart. She was fearful of men she didn't know.Now the good part. She craves love and affection, especially belly rubs. She's very protective of me. She loves to play with toys, throwing h
Barbara Lawrence
My Empty The Shelter Rescue Dog Don't know if you're interested, but here's the story of Grace, my coonhound mix.I found her at the Animal Care & Control Center in Ft Worth last September on Empty The Shelter Day. She was literally the last dog I looked at. I said if I can't find a dog here, I'm going home.I knew she had a poor chance of being adopted. She lay motionless on her pad, utterly depressed and defeated. She wouldn't respond to gentle voices or petting. Her tail was tucked under, never wagging. She had been spayed the day before, and had obviously had had puppies recently. Her card description had no name, only that she was a stray.I tried to walk her a little. She would take a few steps, then just collapse to the ground in the same depressed defeat. She was very thin, her coat was dry and dull, her skin was flaky. She had many recent tick bite scabs around her neck and chest. She had early signs of eye infection. Now I knew no one would take her. I had to have her.We carried her to the car and she crouched in the backseat floorboard, making herself small as possible. I have 9 hounds at home, but they showed little interest in her because she just cowered on the ground.For a week, I kept her in the den where it was quiet (pic 1), fed her chicken and rice in small amounts frequently, and doctored her pain, fever, and eyes. The whole time she cowered in her bed, not moving. I had to almost carry her outside for bathroom trips.On day three, she wagged her tail. She was very skinny, (pic 2) so it took weeks-months to put weight on her. Gradually I let her start socializing and eating with the other dogs.That's when I found out she'd been abused. I could not pick up a long stick without her shrinking and running away. If I made a throwing motion, even with a tennis ball, she cowered and ran. It broke my heart. She was fearful of men she didn't know.Now the good part. She craves love and affection, especially belly rubs. She's very protective of me. She loves to play with toys, throwing h
Barbara Lawrence
My Empty The Shelter Rescue Dog Don't know if you're interested, but here's the story of Grace, my coonhound mix.I found her at the Animal Care & Control Center in Ft Worth last September on Empty The Shelter Day. She was literally the last dog I looked at. I said if I can't find a dog here, I'm going home.I knew she had a poor chance of being adopted. She lay motionless on her pad, utterly depressed and defeated. She wouldn't respond to gentle voices or petting. Her tail was tucked under, never wagging. She had been spayed the day before, and had obviously had had puppies recently. Her card description had no name, only that she was a stray.I tried to walk her a little. She would take a few steps, then just collapse to the ground in the same depressed defeat. She was very thin, her coat was dry and dull, her skin was flaky. She had many recent tick bite scabs around her neck and chest. She had early signs of eye infection. Now I knew no one would take her. I had to have her.We carried her to the car and she crouched in the backseat floorboard, making herself small as possible. I have 9 hounds at home, but they showed little interest in her because she just cowered on the ground.For a week, I kept her in the den where it was quiet (pic 1), fed her chicken and rice in small amounts frequently, and doctored her pain, fever, and eyes. The whole time she cowered in her bed, not moving. I had to almost carry her outside for bathroom trips.On day three, she wagged her tail. She was very skinny, (pic 2) so it took weeks-months to put weight on her. Gradually I let her start socializing and eating with the other dogs.That's when I found out she'd been abused. I could not pick up a long stick without her shrinking and running away. If I made a throwing motion, even with a tennis ball, she cowered and ran. It broke my heart. She was fearful of men she didn't know.Now the good part. She craves love and affection, especially belly rubs. She's very protective of me. She loves to play with toys, throwing h
untitled "Sandie" the Great Pyrenees rescued from Colin County Animal Services. Belongs to Amy de la Cruz from Fort Worth.
Lori Plummer
Sansa Rescued from last year in McKinney
Steven Moore
ClearTheShelters - Henry This is Henry. He is a two year old Boston Terrier/Chihuahua mix. We saw him on the NBC5 Sunday morning show during the HSNT pet segment last August and fell in love immediately. Later that week we adopted him from the HSNT location on East Lancaster. Within the first year of his life, he was abandoned and taken in as a stray only to be surrendered to the shelter after less than one month. When we got him, he was ill and suffered from separation anxiety. But he's made great progress this year. Henry is an amazing dog and a huge part of our family. We are so lucky to have found him and can't imagine life without our little bud. Steven and Kristi MooreFort WorthSent from Outlook
ktecker
Dog days of summer photo This is a photo of my 16 month old great dane mix, Eva. She was rescued from a shelter back in December. I hope she can make it on TV.Thanks,Kenyon Ecker Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S® 6, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
Becky Byrd
Miss Coco Miss Coco found a new home. She was at Texas Little Cuties (TLC) Rescue Plano, TX. She now lives in west Fort Worth with Becky Byrd and her beagle Hunter.
Joe May
Dog days Here we have Gracie taking a nap. She is 1 of the 3 dogs we adopted at last year's clear the shelter day. Joe and Laura
Leckes
Clear the shelters These are my Pyrenees dogs I got from Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network. They specialize in rehabilitating and training certain breeds to protect small livestock. These dogs protect a flock of 100 sheep and a dozen chickens from coyotes, bobcats and foxes. Bailey (yawning), Sam (standing), his brother Smitty below and Zoie. They are also pals w Rosie who you aired a couple of years ago on Dog Days of Summer. She was a huge dog lounging in a fifty gallon water tub. Good luck clearing the shelters hope you can use this. Lisa Eckes (pronounced eck-kiss)
Kiki Estill
Rescue beagles B, Fwed and Porkchop know it's best to stay inside and hold down the couch when it's hot outside!
Christi Hayden
Sam at 2 This is my son's dog, Sam. We found her at the Mesquite Animal Shelter, not barking or jumping -- just looking thoughtfully out the window like she was expecting us. She went from a very skinny fourteen pound pup to an enormous seventy pound dog and quite by coincidence, Sam is celebrating her second birthday on August 15th, Clear The Shelter day. If Sam were to have a wish on her birthday cake (which she doesn't have, she prefers really big rawhide bones), I'm sure she would wish other shelter dogs to find their forever homes as well.
Michael Ingle
Happy puppy Happy Life We adopted Millie on August 16, 2015, the first Clear the Shelter weekend. A family friend knew we were looking and sent us a picture. We just fell in love with her and couldn't say no.
brmonzingo@yahoo.com
Rescue Pets All 4 of them were rescued - Wiggles, Tess, Pixie and Hello Kitty. Precious and lazy!! Barbara Monzingo Bedford
Ivet Taneva
Clear the Shelters Day - Lola Lola loves to look at herself in the mirror in her fave superman sweater! Adopted at 8 weeks from the Fort Worth HSNT shelter in April 2014. We adore her :)
Alison Patterson
Clear the shelters We have adopted all 3 of our dogs from shelters. Our first, Chloe (on the left), was adopted with the help of a program called Companions for Heroes. They help veterans who struggle with PTSD and other conditions adopt shelter animals for companions (http://companionsforheroes.org/team/).My husband, Matt, is a Marine Corps combat veteran. Alison Patterson
Elke-pronounced Elka-Nickman
My shelter dog Bailey Bailey, my shelter dog. I was the hold out in the family, now she's my best buddy!
untitled MANNIE adopted from shelter about 4 years ago.
Marilyn
New puppy for Clear the Shelters Marilyn & Paul Laurence "Sweetpea" Adopted from Benbrook Waggin' Tails shelter just last week. Lots of fun!
untitled CHARLIE is a shelter cat. I have had him for 15 years
Kay W. Davis
Equal time for rescue kittie's please. Missy, the white kitty, is about three and we rescued her and Precious, the calico, at the same time thinking they were out of the same litter! We rescued them out of the Weatherford shelter. Precious now weighs almost 20 pounds, and Missy weighs fifteen at least. They obviously found a bird nest on the ground at our house.Kay DavisWillow Park, Tx
Kay W. Davis
Equal time for rescue kittie's please. Missy, the white kitty, is about three and we rescued her and Precious, the calico, at the same time thinking they were out of the same litter! We rescued them out of the Weatherford shelter. Precious now weighs almost 20 pounds, and Missy weighs fifteen at least. They obviously found a bird nest on the ground at our house.Kay DavisWillow Park, Tx
Wendy Roe
Meet My Rescue Dog This is Romeo. He was a parvovirus survivor. We adopted him 2 years ago from Apollo Support & Rescue for Abandoned Dogs. Can't imagine life without him now. He loves to play and snuggle.
Luanne Ray
My rescue - Sadie I had been without a dog for several years when last April I decided I wanted a dog for protection and companionship. In the past I've owned both a Golden Retriever and a Great Pyrenees. They are both wonderful breeds, so I started looking for a combination - a Golden/Pyr. I thought I wanted a puppy and contacted Lone Star Pyrs and Paws about one I saw on their website. After one night with the 4 month old puppy, I took her back and asked for an older dog. They had just gotten Sadie from a kill shelter and was having trouble finding a home for her because she was 8 years old. She was super skinny, missing teeth and wasn't fond of men. I brought her home last April and she's the best friend I could ever hope to have. I wish more people would adopt older dogs.
heather pich
Dog Days of Summer This is our rescue puppy Molly. We adopted her from the Humane Society in Keller. She is deaf but is learning sign language quickly. She is also learning to swim this summer. It a fun way for her the beat the heat and burn off some of her puppy energy.
Georgann Hughes
Rescue pup Swish Swish was adopted from Border Collie Rescue Texas! This is one of her puppy pics. She is in training for flyball and nose work, as well as basic obedience. I love the Mavericks, so I named her BCRT Nothin' But Net, call name Swish - in honor of Dirk!
Ken Bedford
Dog Remington
Angela Farmer
Clear the shelter picture This is our puppy Bacon, with my husband. We adopted him from Dallas animal services back in feb. of this year. He is a playful energetic pup who loves kisses and piggy back rides.
danielle
Love this dog More Thor!! Thank you FW humane society
danielle
Pet adopted Thor is best dog ever - rescued from Fort Worth humane society 8 months ago.
Deborah Bowden
Keeping Pets Cool Fezziwig, 11-yr old rescued Boston Terrier & "owner" of Debbie Bowden of Fort Worth chooses to keep cool by lying in his air-conditioned bedroom while watching the Rangers win on tv. He KNOWS how to beat this Texas heat!
Becky Byrd
Dog Days AND clear shelter A week ago, the little girl on right, Miss Coco, was in a foster home from a kill shelter. She seems pretty cool with her new brother Hunter Byrd the beagle now!
Cindy Lansford Whitman
Happy Rescue Dogs We adopted Lulu and Archie last summer from the HSNT. Lulu was a former puppy mill mama and Archie came in as a stray. They are happy and healthy and make us laugh every single day!
Kate Z
Rescued and Loved My dog Samm advertising Clear The Shelters
Mary Boone
Clear The Shelter Shadow was adopted from the Arlington Animal Shelter. He was extremely energetic and was returned to the shelter by the first family that adopted him. We understood that Shadow needed to have an outlet for his energy, so we made sure he got plenty of exercise every day, and he quickly developed into a wonderful pet for our household. He will live out his happy life with Mark and Mary Boone in Arlington.
Mary Boone
Clear The Shelter Dogs Sadie was taken in by a rescue organization from the Lake Highlands Shelter. She enjoys a very happy and secure life with Mark and Mary Boone in Arlington.
rustydakotah
Cali found us when we stopped at petsmart to buy a couple of gold fish...A rescue group "tall tails" had her...they got her from Arlington animal shelter who had found her running down a busy street. ..that was 3 yrs ago now Cali is 4.5 yrs old. .couldn't live without her. .Thanks Rusty
rustydakotah
Cali found us when we stopped at petsmart to buy a couple of gold fish...A rescue group "tall tails" had her...they got her from Arlington animal shelter who had found her running down a busy street. ..that was 3 yrs ago now Cali is 4.5 yrs old. .couldn't live without her. .Thanks Rusty
rustydakotah
Cali found us when we stopped at petsmart to buy a couple of gold fish...A rescue group "tall tails" had her...they got her from Arlington animal shelter who had found her running down a busy street. ..that was 3 yrs ago now Cali is 4.5 yrs old. .couldn't live without her. .Thanks Rusty
Rose Moltenbrey
Clear the shelter Our sweet Sam was adopted from the Humane society in Fort Worth in Jan, 2012
Judy Puckett
Rescue pet-Cappy This is Cappy...we adopted him from Operation Kindness in 2008. He is a little 6 lb, one-eyed, 3-legged bundle of energy. He makes friends and creates smiles everywhere he goes . So thankful to the folks at Operation Kindness for saving this little guy's life. Judy Puckett
Tim Eaves
Benji. We adopted him 6 years ago. He is our joy!
Janet Eaves
Benji We adopted Benji 6 years ago. He is our joy!
Melissa Bitting
Boomer- an adopted Pomeranian This is Boomer who was adopted from Recycled Pomeranians and Schipperkes Rescue. He is a spoiled rotten boy who loves to go riding with his mom!
Frankie Perez
Clear the shelter here is pic of my two young kitty Linda on top which I adopted from Keller shelter probably three weeks ago and Dona on the bottom was rescued as kitten from my neighbor who have been feed a feral colony in their front yard over 2 months ago.
STEVEN MOORE
Clear the Shelters - Linus Linus was rescued a couple of years ago after living for the first months of his life eating from a dumpster outside my vet's office. He's now a big, Maine type of cat that loves to explore the outdoors, as much as he loves a good scratch and cuddle.
Debi Michalowski
RESCUE PETS Luchador our 1 year old boy, rescued off the streets of Dallas, now living it up and hogging the remote.
Mylene Tansey
Mattie We adopted this little girl, Mattie over a year ago! She has been so much fun and has become quite the diva around here.
Bill and Kim Lansford
Clear the Shelter Here's a former Shelter dog, she is Shadow. Here she is making sure her yard is OK. She is an entertainer and a beauty.
Glenn Furth
3 rescue dogs chilling in doors My 3 rescue dogs tend to want to stay indoors on these hot days. Zoe, the Dane, was abandoned in the backyard of a home. She is my velcro dog. Won't wander far from me at all. Maya the middle dog was hit by a car and had a broken pelvis and right front leg. Two vets treated her pro bono and she became our dog. She runs like a bullet today. Andy the small dashhound has only 3 feet, missing right hind foot. Was suppose to have a issue with big dogs, but he and Zoe are inseparable. She watches over him like a dotting mother.The 3 dogs keep us entertained and young and on our toes. We have had them for over 6 years and they will protect us with their lives. After 3 children, 3 dogs are easy to take care of.Glenn FurthPlano, TX
Amy Riemitis
Empty the shelter Lucy sitting on her couch wondering when mom will stop taking pictures. We adopted her from PetSmart Charities at Alliance
Courtney Topham
Raylan rescued from #cleartheshelter2014 this beautiful, playful baby was rescued last year during clear the shelter. She is incredible!!! Adopt don't stop!!!
annmarie_67
Shelter Dogs
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Jennifer Garrison
Summer Scooter Scooter is loving the summer - we had to send a pic to show how happy he is! He is walking, swimming and loving the outdoors!
Jessica main Email
Rescue baby Rescued miniature schnauzer Wyatt adopted from Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of North Texas! What a great addition to our home!!! Jessica Frazer Fort Worth
Kay & Bob Sherman
Our HSNT Family Important members of our family, back to front: Gracie (13), Baxter(6) and Lucy(11). Bob and
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rescue Sweet Gordo age 10 neefs a furever home
Kay & Bob Sherman
Our HSNT Family Important members of our family, back to front: Gracie (13), Baxter(6) and Lucy(11). Bob and
Reece Harryman
My Adopted Cat Clear The Shelters
sylvasurratt
Clear the shelters/rescues Baloo, adopted from a rescue in 2004 by my daughter while her husband was serving in Iraq.
Phyllis
Rescued kitten I found this precious girl at the adoption center at the PetsMart off of Heritage Trace and I-35W. She is a Maine kitten. She just had her first birthday. Her name is Greta and she is the love of my life. My name is Phyllis Lillard and I live in Keller, TX.
Jessi Trevino
HAN LUKE AND PRINCESS These are our babies which we adopted from our local shelter. My baby boy Luke, on the far left has been through several surgeries but has always remained his lovable self.
On Saturday, Aug. 15, NBC-owned stations are taking part in "Clear the Shelters" Day, an initiative to help find new homes for cats and dogs waiting to be adopted.
Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. participating shelters have agreed to waive all adoption fees* (spay/neuter fee) that day in hopes of attracting even more people interested in giving a furry friend a forever home. However, other shelter fees may still apply.
Because my wife and kids saw so many #ClearTheShelters stories on NBC 5, I decided to adopt Rosie the boxer after she visited the station. Newy Scruggs, NBC 5 Sports Director
I adopted Tipper from the Humane Society. She was incredibly empathic, and was by my side through my entire breast cancer battle. It was as though she knew she’d done her job; just months after I went into remission she peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge. I don’t know how anyone battles the big C without a good dog. Deanna Dewberry- NBC 5 Investigates Consumer Unit
Martha Stallard - NBC 5/T39 Human Resources
Mike and I had adopted a bulldog from the Lone Star Bulldog rescue, Neiman, and had him for 10 years. After Neiman passed, we were not going to adopt another dog for a while, but after a month our house was too quiet, so we decided to adopt again from the Lone Star Bulldog club and that’s when we rescued Ethel. Martha Stallard - NBC 5/T39 Human Resources
Martha Stallard - NBC 5/T39 Human Resources
Bulldogs can’t take the heat. Her only shade was an over turned metal boat on saw horses. When the Lone Star Bulldog rescue picked her up, she was so dirty they didn’t know she was a white bulldog. When we got Ethel, I had to drag her outside to go to the restroom. After about a week, she realized we would let her in and she’s been great ever since. She loves, loves, loves to play fetch with you. She is such a joy! Martha Stallard - NBC 5/T39 Human Resources
Martha Stallard - NBC 5/T39 Human Resources
We’ve had her for 3 years so far. She’s about 7 or 8 years old now. When we got her she had been surrendered from a family that had just put her in the back yard, summer and winter. When they got Ethel she was a year old and their kids didn’t want to play with her since she wasn’t a puppy. Martha Stallard - NBC 5/T39 Human Resources
Ames Meyer - Chopper 5
He melts my heart! I adopted Pepper three years ago from the East Lake Pet Orphanage. Ames Meyer - Chopper 5
Don Peritz - NBC 5 News
This is Jonah, a Golden Retriever and his "boys" Donald Peritz III and Dean Peritz. Sons of KXAS employee Don Peritz and his wife Carla. Jonah was rescued from the McKinney animal shelter by Donald and Dean in 2014. Don Peritz - NBC 5 News
Parag Parikh - NBC 5/T 39 Finance
This is Prince, who we adopted from Plano Animal Services in January. He’s about 1 year old and is a cocker spaniel/unknown mix. Even in the short amount of time we’ve had him, he’s made my wife and my lives so much better and given us such great joy each day. He loves his walks with me each morning (many times he serves as my wake-up call), loves going to work with my wife and LOVES naps.Parag Parikh - NBC 5/T 39 Finance
Parag Parikh - NBC 5/T 39 Finance
This is Prince, who we adopted from Plano Animal Services in January. He came into our lives around the same time both my parents were undergoing health issues, and he’s been such a blessing for us. It’s also been amazing to see how he’s brought so much joy to my parents (through Facetime and visits), while they’ve been going through their health difficulties. Parag Parikh - NBC 5/T 39 Finance
Eva Parks - NBC 5 Investigates
Meet Mico! I rescued her 2009. She was found sitting near a gutter along Hampton Ave. I took her in and nursed her back to health. She’s been there in good times and bad. She’s the best sidekick, partner-in-crime and has brought so much joy to my life. Eva Parks - NBC 5 Investigates
Brian Scott - NBC 5 Denton County Reporter
Here's our pup Maximus. adopted from Flower Moundin 2013. Best decision ever :) Brian Scott - NBC 5 Denton County Reporter
Frank Heinz - NBCDFW.com
Sadie, our third shelter/rescue dog, is a 9-month-old mix adopted from the Arlington Animal Shelter in late July. After bringing her home, she very quickly became best friends with our 1-year-old daughter. Frank Heinz - managing editor, NBCDFW.com.
Frank Heinz - NBCDFW.com
Sadie, our third shelter/rescue dog, is a 9-month-old mix adopted from the Arlington Animal Shelter in late July. After bringing her home, she very quickly became best friends with our 1-year-old daughter. Frank Heinz - managing editor, NBCDFW.com.
Brian Curtis - NBC 5 News
Here I am with my three girls, that's Meekah, Aspen and Wheeler. They're all mixes and they call came from shelters and rescue groups in North Texas. I can't imagine my life without them. Brian Curtis - NBC 5 News
Brian McCall - NBC 5 News
Our oldest son was starting middle school and would be coming home instead of going to day care. We adopted Rosalee so he would not be coming home to an empty house. Brian McCall - NBC 5 News
Brian McCall - NBC 5 News
She was there for him and then our youngest. And she is there for us. So nice to come home to someone who is always happy you are home, and never asks, "What’s for dinner?" She is now our BFFF (Best Furry Friend Forever). Brian McCall - NBC 5 News
Danielle Tuckier - NBC 5 Ops & Engineering
We are protected from squirrels, birds, cats and any possible ball thieves. Jolie is ever on guard at the front door! Danielle Tuckier - NBC 5 Ops & Engineering
Danielle Tuckier - NBC 5 Ops & Engineering
We are protected from squirrels, birds, cats and any possible ball thieves. Pepper takes her duty of “Ball Watcher” all too serious! Danielle Tuckier - NBC 5 Ops & Engineering
Tonyia Cleaver - NBC 5 Sales
This is Winston, I adopted him through the SPCA at the Tech Expo KXAS hosted in 2005. He was only 4 months old at the time! Who could resist those ears! He still makes me smile 10 years later! Tonyia Cleaver - NBC 5 Sales
Susan Converse - NBC 5 Sales
This is Baker and Amelia, my kids from Operation Kindness. My son and I chose them to join our family about 4 years ago, and they have been a great addition. They are lots of fun, and inseparable. Susan Converse - NBC 5 Sales
Kristi Nelson - NBC 5 News
I rescued Nicky -- the black -- dog, from the SPCA of Texas. I was just walking around the shelter, not looking for a pet that day, when Nicky started looking directly at me and started barking, as if he was say, "Hey you -- get me outta here!" And when I took him out of the pen, he jump onto my lap and curled up. So he had to go home with me. Kristi Nelson - NBC 5 News
Kristi Nelson - NBC 5 News
I found Kenzie, the West Higland Terrier, on PetFinder, she was in the care of a Collin County Rescue group, but they'd saved her from the Fort Worth city shelter, allegedly on the day she was scheduled to be euthanized. I got her about a week later, and she was wild and malnourished. But now she is the sweetest, most obedient dog I could have imagined. Kristi Nelson - NBC 5 News
Sarah Wofford - NBC 5 Sales
This is our family dog River – we adopted her from DFW Lab Rescue in May. This is our first “family” dog – my kids are 11 and 8. We are all in love and my kids LOVE how much energy a 14 month old lab can have! Sarah Wofford - NBC 5 Sales
Jolie Long - NBC 5 News
This is my favorite picture of my dog Coco. I adopted her in June 2014 from the SPCA of Texas in Dallas. I went there knowing I wanted to adopt a dog, but I didn’t have a specific one in mind. I visited with a few shelter pups, but when I met Coco, she couldn’t stop wiggling or wagging her tail. That’s when I decided to take her home with me! Jolie Long - NBC 5 News
David Finfrock - NBC 5 Weather
My son found a 3 month old stray puppy at a park near our home. She was starving, and covered with fleas and infested with worms. There was a scar on her muzzle from trying to get food from the bottom of a tin can. David Finfrock - NBC 5 Weather
David Finfrock - NBC 5 Weather
The hair never did grow back on that spot. But after a very rough start, we made sure the rest of her life was the best we could provide. Carrie was my constant companion for 13 years, and I still miss her dearly. David Finfrock - NBC 5 Weather
Maggie Kerkman - NBC 5 Investigates
This is Jake, our sweet and patient Weimaraner/Lab? mix we rescued from the Irving Shelter several years ago. We brought him home after a heartbreaking search for our previous dog, who we never found. Although Jake is no replacement for Lucy, he’s become irreplaceable himself. Maggie Kerkman - NBC 5 Investigates
Meredith Yeomans - NBC 5 News
This is my dog. Technically, his name is Senor Noodles but he goes by Noodles. This is a picture of him in the shelter in Phoenix, AZ before we adopted him at 8 months old. Workers told us he’d been there before, was picked up by a non-profit but brought back when they couldn’t find him a home. I knew he was going to be my dog at first sight. Meredith Yeomans - NBC 5 News
Meredith Yeomans - NBC 5 News
Senor Noodles is now 6 years old and I couldn’t love my shelter dog more! He has traveled with us coast-to-coast but especially loves Texas, the beach & sticking his head out the window. Meredith Yeomans - NBC 5 News
Reginald Hardwick - NBC 5 News
This is Divo. He is a German Shepherd mix. I picked him up from Dallas Animal Services the day before he was supposed to be put down in 2013. He is sweet, active and playful but independent. Reginald Hardwick - NBC 5 News
Cindy Holt - NBC 5 Sales
My kids… Ally (13) and Riley (9) with our dog, Tigger! We adopted Tigger from Operation Kindness this past March. We named him Tigger because he has stripes like a tiger. He’s now around 10 months old with lots of energy! We love him and after only a few months we couldn’t imagine not having him be a part of our lives! Cindy Holt - NBC 5 Sales
Kevin Young - NBCDFW.com
We adopted Murphy from the Nashville Humane shelter about three years ago when he was 12 weeks old, and he has been so much fun to have around. He's a smart, loyal, playful dog and I can't imagine life without him now. I know there are so many other dogs like him in the shelters that would make great companions, too. Kevin Young - NBCDFW.com
Debby Adams - NBC 5 News
This is Dexter. We met at the Alliance Petsmart adoption center. He barked every time I walked by his kennel to get my attention. I am glad he was persistent, because he is the best dog ever! Debby Adams, NBC 5 News
Patty Espinosa - NBC 5 News
This is Chico, a 3 year old miniature schnauzer. I adopted him at a local shelter in the Rio Grande Valley when he was just 4 months old. It was love at first lick! Patty Espinosa - NBC 5 News
Patty Espinosa - NBC 5 News
This is Chico, a 3 year old miniature schnauzer. I adopted him at a local shelter in the Rio Grande Valley when he was just 4 months old. It was love at first lick! Patty Espinosa - NBC 5 News
The ultimate goal of the event is to help as many animals as possible find their perfect match. Last year, North Texans helped us find forever homes for more than 2,200 animals.
Thousands of animals in our area are in need of homes. That’s why NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are partnering with more than 50 shelters throughout the region to help find these animals permanent loving homes.
Finding these pets quality homes is even more critical during the summer after the populations at shelters swell due to abandoned and surrendered pets following spring births.
If you adopt a pet on Saturday, share your photo include @NBCDFW and the hashtag #ClearTheShelters or email your photo to isee@nbcdfw.com. Include your name, your pet's name and the name of the shelter!
Julie
Shelter Killen This is Ms. Cricket the day we brought her home from the Garland Animal Shelter. She turns 4 this month and has been a fantastic and funny addition to our family.
Dornecia Manning
Our shelter pet We adopted our dog Jojo 3 months ago and we could not be happier! He loves to cuddle and go for long walks! Let's make sure we clear the shelters on August 15th!Dornecia Manning
Marianne
Clear the Shelter Pluto was adopted last Dec form Homeward Bound Animal Rescue.
Pamela Jeffrey
Patches Rescued May 2014-Sassy girl
Mindy Flanigen
Calli Calli loves sitting in dad's backyard in her cute pink summer hat!
Heather J Stevens
Daisy sunning This is our rescue dog Daisy. She loves to be out in the sun. We got her when she was 6 months old and now she's 6 years old.
Deborah Krom
This is Lola my shelter sweetie adopted June 2 from the Wylie Animal Shelter She's the sweetest little girl and is best friends with Buddy, my little chihuahua.
Courtney Topham
Clear the shelter dogs! This sweet baby, Raylan, found her forever home last year at the clear the shelter event. She has brought so much joy to our life!! -Courtney from Plano
Pati Seewald
Harley the Rescue Weiner Dog Harley enjoying her puppy latte.
Claudia Stevens
Rescue dog This is Liam who was rescued as a 6 month old. He is now 2 and a valuable part of our family. He especially adores my husband. He joined our other rescue dog, Daisy, and cat, Jagger. Wouldn't trade any of them.
Linda Goldstein
Shelter Pet This is Jackson! He was adopted from the Burleson Animal Shelter in February! He has brought enormous amounts of joy and laughter to our home. My husband and I are still amazed at our good luck in finding such an awesome furever friend! Thanks, Linda Goldstein Joshua, Tx
Lynne Bandy
Patty is my shih tzu with hardly any ears This is my little adopted shih tzu Patty. I got her from the local shelter. Someone had cut her ears off. She's sweet, smart and such a joy! When she wants a treat she runs and jumps in her little bed and then looks up at me.
Kim Hubbard
Clear the Shelter Another picture of my dog, Ranger. Adopted from DAS in June 2012. Kim
Kim Hubbard
Clear the Shelter This is my dog, Ranger! I adopted him from DAS (Dallas Animal Services) in June 2012 when he was a puppy. He is the best!
Conner Meroney
Empty the shelter let this is Destin! She is a Golden lab that we got last year from empty the shelter! We love her so much!
Marion Bulmer
Your Shelter Pets This is Bear, he is a Horsecoat Chinese Shar Pei. He was found as a stray in Pampa, Texas. Caught a ride to Dallas with a transport, we volunteered to foster him but failed and ended up adopting him. Another foster failure!!!!!! Lewisville, Texas Marion Bulmer
Leslyn Brady
Clean The Shelter Adopted In 2014 Before and Now My husband, Philip, and I adopted Boomer last year at the Dallas shelter. He has brought a lot of joy and love to our family and loves his new home. He is King of the castle as you can see from the photo. He loves to sit on "his throne" and watch the birds and squirrels. He is much happier than when he was in the shelter as you can see from the photo we took the day we adopted him. Leslyn & Philip Brady
Pat sisk
Adopted from Garland Animal Shelter Bentley is a purebred miniature Schnauzer adopted five years ago. When we adopted him he was scheduled to be put down. He had been at the shelter for awhile.
Dolores Hennis
We adopted Lucy in April ...from wise county animal shelter!! She has made herself right at home!!
My shelter dogs These sweeties were both adopted from prairie paws animal shelter in Grand Prairie. They are our babies!! Manny and Molly. Thanks, Laura
Alice Mitchell
Dax - one of our special needs shelter rescue cats We rescued Dax on Christmas Eve 2012 after we saw him at our local Petsmart. He was born with two deformed back legs, so when he walks it is like trying to walk on your elbows! He doesn't know that he is not a normal cat, though. He can leap or climb as high as our kitchen island & the back of our couch. He gets along great with the rescued feral kitten we adopted in 2013. Her name is Patti, & she has only 1 1/2 back legs, yet she is as flowing & graceful as a ballerina. Dax & Patti tear around the house like a couple of fire engines! Both of our precious rescues bring us unimaginable joy & peace!
Alice Mitchell
Naptime Bliss for Patti This is Dax's BFF Patti. She is a feral rescue with only 1 1/2 back legs. She is our ballerina kitty, flowing & graceful. She moves like a bunny when she walks, but just watch her streaking & leaping around the house! She is beauty in motion!
Debra hammons
Clear the shelters my grandson Andrew has adopted two puppies he happily named Leo and Miley after the teenage mutant ninja turtles
Leslyn Brady
Clean The Shelter Adopted In 2014 Before and Now My husband, Philip, and I adopted Boomer last year at the Dallas shelter. He has brought a lot of joy and love to our family and loves his new home. He is King of the castle as you can see from the photo. He loves to sit on "his throne" and watch the birds and squirrels. He is much happier than when he was in the shelter as you can see from the photo we took the day we adopted him. Leslyn & Philip Brady
David and Melissa Power
Booger and Bandit Power adopted pets
Kraig Bowers
Abigaile Our dear Abigaile was living in a park for her first year taking care of two littermates. She had a broken leg and a split paw and was pregnant. A nurse found them took them to the vet and the vet called us. Our baby we'd had for 16years had just been put to sleep two days before so it was a blessing to us. She loves clothes and is such a sweet soul.
Angie
We rescued each other My Rescued greyhound
Wes Hightower
Moonshine Blue Moonshine was adopted 7 years ago as a 10 week old puppy. As a retiree, I give him ice water everyday while it's hot so he can still be outside doing his favorite thing, freeing squirrels.
Treasure Hightower
Shelter Adopted Princess Pepper Pepper was adopted in Garland 2 years ago and has been my greatest joy. She came into life as my adopted dog Nacho had died suddenly only a few months before. She is my savior and my joy.
Bobbye
Clear the shelters Below is a calico cat I adopted from PetSmart 5 years ago. Her name is caLICO and she the queen of the household.
Jan Hitchborn
My shelter go Snickers Adopted from Tri City shelter November 2009. She is a Disney movie dog and loves her picture taken. Sent from Jan's iPhone
Toni
Blending in Paris is one of our rescue dogs. Lone star Doberman Rescue posted her picture on their site. My husband and I knew immediately she would the a perfect fit for our pack. We have 3 doberman's, 2 are rescue. Most days I'm not certain who rescued whom. She is a perfect fit. Tiny for a Doberman at only 40 lbs., Paris rules the roost of her 80 lb. siblings!
Amy galbraith
Shelter pets Barney on left came from Irving shelter. Emma came from plano shelter. Best buds, and mine. They follow me all around the house. Even know by what clothes I put on that its car ride time.
Bill Pennington
Shelter Dog- Denny Burger DennyBurger came from Seagoville shelter. Denny was there for 6 months! Denny rescued our family.
tatumhunter
Rescue Dogs Our 3 rescue dogs! They rescued us!!Annie (yellow lab) Lola and Georgia (Bulldogs)Tatum & Tom Hunter
tatumhunter
Rescue Dogs Our 3 rescue dogs! They rescued us!!Annie (yellow lab) Lola and Georgia (Bulldogs)Tatum & Tom Hunter
Jenny Dupree
Prissy Pace From HS of North Tx on Lancaster in Fort Worth. She is a 4 year old chihuahua Pomeranian mix. She says "Stay cool and adopt my buddies!"
Debi Michalowski
untitled This is the Michalowski 5, all rescues: Marley (11), Havana (10), Ziggy (8), Paloma (2 ), and Luchador (1).
Heather McCrum
Daisy after her looong walk My daughter Trinity took this pic of our precious fur baby after her walk.
Kevin Oliver
Tanner's dog training graduation day! Tanner Oliver was rescued 6/1/15 from Petsmart Adoptions. He loves to be petted, eat treats, and run. He is such a loving dog and great with people.Sent from my Windows Phone
Kevin Oliver
Tanner's dog training graduation day! Tanner Oliver was rescued 6/1/15 from Petsmart Adoptions. He loves to be petted, eat treats, and run. He is such a loving dog and great with people.Sent from my Windows Phone
Kevin Oliver
Tanner's dog training graduation day! Tanner Oliver was rescued 6/1/15 from Petsmart Adoptions. He loves to be petted, eat treats, and run. He is such a loving dog and great with people.Sent from my Windows Phone
Candi Mehary
Karma This sweet pup was a rescue pup. This was her first day at the vet. Her name is Karma. Her adoptive family worked at a doggie daycare in Plano Texas. She had an amazing life of spending her days with her parents at work playing with other dogs all day long. Unfortunately, her parents turned to drugs and Karma lost her home. Her parents drug her from hotel to hotel and sometimes slept on the street. Karma found herself in the shelter when the Plano police raided her parents hotel room. Apparently they were breaking into houses, etc. to steal to support their drug habit. Karma needs a home and we would love to get her some face time and perhaps a quick 1 minute airtime. We know her family is out there. Look at those precious eyes. Karma is obviously great with other dogs and is good with cats too. She is trained and a sweet heart. She's a little over a year old. She's spayed and UTD on vaccinations. In case you are wondering, that hole in her chest was from a dog bite/attack while out on the streets. She is healed now. Can you PLEASE help us help her! Thank you for your consideration. Candi Mehary 214-284-7131
Jackie Buie
Hickory We adopted Hickory from the shelter in Ft. Worth 13 years ago. He was 10 weeks old and was our son Dell's birthday present. We took Dell to the shelter to pick out a dog. HICKORY picked HIM. :) He's older now but still loves his morning walk, and when he thinks Penny the dachshund is not behaving during that walk she gets a quick "RUFF!" from him. :)
Carl Carpenter
Bonnie and Clyde We name these rescue puppies Bonnie & Clyde because they acted like little "gangsters".
Carl Carpenter
Bonnie and Clyde 2 Another picture of our twins
Gloria Sam
shelter dog I adopted I adopted Zane in march from Fort Worth shelter. He is a wonderful addition to our family.
Bill Smith
shelter pet Rocky was adopted from the Fort Worth / East Lancaster location of the Humane Socoety of North Texas on 12-23-99. He's still going strong. Bill Smith
Dawn Hunck
My rescues Bentley and his buddy Brady. Bentley is our rescue dog and we fostered Brady for 4 months. They became best buds. Brady now lives with his forever family in Frisco and is doing great.
Stacy Morris
Bugsey Morris We adopted Bugsey from The Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas. He's a very loyal, loving part of our family.
tatumhunter
Rescue Dogs Our 3 rescue dogs! They rescued us!!Annie (yellow lab) Lola and Georgia (Bulldogs)Tatum & Tom Hunter
Fernie Moon
My babies Cherry my rescued jack Russell/chihuahua and Melody my pug/chihuahua. Both rescued and so loving!!
Candi Faulk
Candygirl I adopted Candygirl from TMHPRC in Richardson. She likes laying in the window watching people go by & sitting in the recliner with me!!!
Elechia
Pic clear the shelters "A Girl and Her Dig" Gina France Her baby Rosie Adopted June 2006 Even as a puppy Rosie was very well mannered. She will not go in or out of a door without permission and expects the other animals in the house to follow the rules as well. She is a blessing to our family.
Lynn Like
Lobo's freedom pic from Ft. Worth shelter
Lynn Like
Cheza's freedom pic from Ft. Worth shelter
Jana McManamy
nel The Dog Angel was 8 week's od when I got her from a shelter in Jersey County, Illinois 8 years ago. She is a Jack Russell - Rat Terrier mix. I call her my little Jack Rat, but most of all, she is my Angel. ( Angelina Lee McManamy ) We live in Springtown Tx.
Christy Searcy
Shelter dogs My dog I adopted from the pound. This is Beau Duke. I adopted him about 2 1/2 years ago. He's the most amazing dog. He loves squirrels and swimming!
untitled We adopted all our dogs as puppies. Noah (biggest pictured) is 6 years, Naomi (am brown) is 9 yrs old and the baby, Jezebel (black puppy) is 18 mos.
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pang Audrey
Clear the shelters pics Mickey & Sofia Owner's name: Audrey Pang
Dolores Hennis
Our "Lucy" Coming home to new forever family.
pang Audrey
Clear the shelters pics Mickey & Sofia Owner's name: Audrey Pang
G. Mars
Kamaka-adopted from Watauga shelter Kamaka in Hawai'i-new life#cleartheshelters
Jackie spratt
Maggie rescue dog Too hot to live
G. Mars
Kamaka- rescue from Watauga shelter Aloha- Thanks for advocating for adopting shelter animals! Rescues are the best- appreciative, loyal and affectionate. Kamaka has a new life and gets to go to Hawai'i in the summer. #cleartheshelters
Sharon Pate
Yatta Black Dachshund adopted from Hearn Texas Animal Shelter
Dottie Johnson
MY SHELTER PET Dahli loves to relax since being adopted from Arlington Animal Services last June.Dottie JohnsonUntil he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. Albert Schweitzer. We can judge the heart of a person by their treatment of animals. Ghandi
Lynn Like
Cheza saved from Ft. Worth shelter 2 weeks ago
Lynn Like
Lobo saved from Ft. Worth shelter last month
David McFatridge
Pet adoption I was adopted seven years ago and have been very happy... Contact:
Marcia King
My Shelter Pet I adopted Riley, a Rat Terrier, from PAWS in Ada, OK, on May 30, 2009. He has been the joy of my life!
Stacey
Sadie Jinkins my shelter pup
Julie London
This is Miss Lullahbelle. She was rescued from the North Texas Boston Terrier Rescue in Weatherford. My Rescue Dog #ClearTheShelter
Nancy Ruedemann
Sofi the Rescued Rattie Sofi came from the Garland shelter- she was about 10 weeks old when I was able to get a rescue group to pull her, for me- she weighed about a pound, had almost no fur and could bearly stand up due to she was in such bad shape-- two years later you'd never know this puppy almost didn't make it--
Lisa Going
Clear the shelter This is Lacy! I picked her up from a shelter on her last week there. She was so quiet that we almost missed her. She's been such a blessing! She is gentle, sweet and so calm. She loves to be petted and sit at my feet! She is the sweetest dog I've ever had! I'm all for clearing the shelters!
Denise Milasky Musech
Clear the Shelter - Pet pictures Probably 5 years ago, my husband called me on his way to work and had heard on the radio that it was adapt a cat month at the shelter. He went to look that day, specifically looking for a darker Tabby, but we ended up with two! Trixie and Toby are both great cats & very sweet and extremely social! We were told that they came from the same litter so I love the fact that we could keep them together. They are our first pets together as well.
Denise Milasky Musech
Clear the Shelter - Pet pictures Probably 5 years ago, my husband called me on his way to work and had heard on the radio that it was adapt a cat month at the shelter. He went to look that day, specifically looking for a darker Tabby, but we ended up with two! Trixie and Toby are both great cats & very sweet and extremely social! We were told that they came from the same litter so I love the fact that we could keep them together. They are our first pets together as well.
Lyn Miller
Lacie Lacie is our sweet loveable and spoiled rescue dog. She rescued us almost a year ago. She now rules her queendom and I think we are her servants. Although she is spoiled she is really a good dog and helped us when we had to let our 17 plus year old dog pass on. She is a snuggle bunny and we both eat it up. As you can see in this picture she is on one of her many thrones.
Candace Adams
Shelter dog rescued photo This is our Miss Millie; she was one of the 41 Cavalier King Spaniels dumped in the woods a couple of years ago. We were one of 500 people who showed up to adopt them that weekend and were lucky enough to win the lottery to add her to our family.
Candace Adams
Shelter dog rescued photo This is our Miss Millie; she was one of the 41 Cavalier King Spaniels dumped in the woods a couple of years ago. We were one of 500 people who showed up to adopt them that weekend and were lucky enough to win the lottery to add her to our family.
Candace Adams
Shelter dog rescued photo This is our Miss Millie; she was one of the 41 Cavalier King Spaniels dumped in the woods a couple of years ago. We were one of 500 people who showed up to adopt them that weekend and were lucky enough to win the lottery to add her to our family.
Candace Adams
Shelter dog rescued photo This is our Miss Millie; she was one of the 41 Cavalier King Spaniels dumped in the woods a couple of years ago. We were one of 500 people who showed up to adopt them that weekend and were lucky enough to win the lottery to add her to our family.
Kerry Finstad
My shelter pet Hi I adopted Pebbles in February 2015. She has become a joy to be with, she enjoys greeting people at the door when they come to visit.
Karen Ing
Ing Family: Rescue Dog - Miloh We adopted our dog 2 years ago. Adopted by my daughter and I. We got him several hours before he was scheduled to be sent to a kill shelter on that same day. Lizzie and Karen Ing. He's healthy and happy. And, everyone's friend. We wouldn't know life any other way without him. Our Mr. Mi. Miloh -- Karen M. Ing
Michelle Williams
#cleartheshelter BOOTSY. In Frisco,txadopted in 2002 from the Colony shelter.Mom and dad...Michelle & Michael Williams"I'm under here mom!!!
Anna Schoeffling
Shelter Pets 2015 Hi,my name is Anna.These are our shelter dogs,Jarvis and Scout.They love playing together and love spending time with their family!
Heather
Rescue Pup Pics - Annie Mae Annie Mae, our rescued lab mix. Found in a box in the woods, now loves running until we're both exhausted!
Anna Schoeffling
Shelter Pets 2015 Hi,my name is Anna.These are our shelter dogs,Jarvis and Scout.They love playing together and love spending time with their family!
Buzz Sawyer
Jeremy Jeremy is one of the many available dogs that are currently being Fostered by Habitat4Paws, an animal rescue group in the DFW area. Jeremy is a 4-year old Bassett Hound/Heeler mix and is just as sweet as he can be. He is both house broken and is crate trained. Here, Jeremy is trying to find some cool shade with his straw hat. Jeremy currently is being Fostered by Buzz and Millie Sawyer in Cross Roads, Denton County, TX. If you are interested in meeting Jeremy and possibly having a home visit, please contact us through our Habitat4Paws Facebook page.
Corky
Cattle dog This is Pearl, we rescued her when she was 8 weeks old, she had glaucoma some years ago and had to have her eyes removed. But she gets around fine and is the best girl ever!
Mary Ann Herring
Shelter Kitters Meet Toby and Simon.Toby the long hair cat was adopted from Arlington Animal Shelter two years ago. Simon was adopted from Petsmart about 12 years ago. They are great buddies. We have one more Molly, adopted from Arlington Shelter the same time Toby was adopted, but she is jealous of Simon, so I do not have a good picture of all three.Shelter cats rock:)Thank you,Mary Ann and Chris Herring
Rene Gunter
Rusty Roo My sweet Rusty Roo. I rescued him 6 years ago, he has been an amazing addition to my Dixie pack. Cheerfully, René Günter
curtis h brister
rescued pups Daisy and Belle were rescued when they were small puppies. Daisy, on the right, is about 8 years old. Belle, on the left, is about 2 1/2. I didn't plan on keeping Belle, but couldn't find a home for her and didn't have the heart to take her to the shelter. The girls are inseparable now.
Valerie
Sweetest rescue pup ever Sweet Pea Bull Winkle was rescued 11 years ago and has brightened our lives every day since!
Marcia King
Riley I rescued Riley, my Rat Terrier, on May 30, 2009, from PAWS in Ada, OK. He is such a sweetheart and he loves to dress up!
Marcia King
Riley Another holiday outfit for Riley, my rescue Rat Terrier, from PAWS in Ada, OK.
Marcia King
Riley Riley is very patriotic, too!
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Blues summer fun Blue's cooling off with the easy life !
Joanna Alvarado
Clear The Shelter pic Hi NBC5, Hoping those furbabies can find forever homes on 8/15! Here is Karma (top) and Maggie (bottom). Karma is a 2 year old Pitbull mix and Maggie is a 2.5 year old Lab mix. Maggie is a rescue from Dallas Animal Services and Karma from The Colony Animal Services. This picture was taken this past Christmas when the weather was oh so cool. Not like now. :) I hope you use the photo on the newscast as I watch you guys all the time! Enjoy!
Please refer to the map above or the list below (in alphabetical order by city) to find the participating shelter near you.
*The Adoption Fee (A.K.A. spay/neuter fee) will be waived at all participating shelters for "Clear the Shelters." Other shelter fees may apply. This offer is valid on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 only.
Shelter Pet-Kevin Meet Kevin ❤️ Here's the inner dialogue for this pic. Me: What ya thinkin bout Kevin: Nuffin' just doggy stuff.
Steve Ross
Jazz This is Jazz. We feel in love with her at a Home and Garden show about 6 years ago. The animal shelter had a booth. The girl took Jazz out of the kennel and placed her in my arms. Jazz never went back into the kennel! It was instant love.
Andy Williams
my rescue dog This is my Schnoodle, Frankie. He adopted me at the Fort Worth Animal Care & Control adoption center in the PetSmart on Hulen. He enjoys agility, geoscenting and lunch at food truck parks.
David Martin
French Bulldog on left, Pickles, just rescued from Lost Paws rescue.
Jen
Shelter dog/cat Our shelter dog, Bella, and our shelter cat, Nuffin'...
karladick@sbcglobal.net
Shelter dog- Jagger I'm a 1 1/2-2 yr old German Shepard mix up for adoption through Dallas Pets Alive. I love Tug O War , squeaky toys, walks, helping with chores, and playing with other dogs. ~Jagger
Alex Benitz
My rescue Hi NBCDFW. This is Carbon (I'm an organic chemist). I adopted him last week from the shelter in Denton. He's a daschund and jack Russell terrier mix. I love this little guy! Alex
Alex Benitz
My rescue This is Carbon (I'm an organic chemist). I adopted him last week from the shelter in Denton. He's a daschund and jack Russell terrier mix. I love this little guy! Alex
Debbie Horton
Cash, adopted 9 years ago in Kemp. He is a wonderful dog and great with all kids.
Jacqueline VanHorn
Clear the Shelter Bronson was rescued over three years ago from Cedar Hill Pet Shelter.
lynette conkle
Jadzia adopted from Euless Shelter 3 years ago..... So rotten !
Teri Weberling
Clear the Shelter Here are our pound pups. All Adopted. 3 from Arlington Animal Shelter and 1 from The rescue Kool Kats and Kanines.Top: Ms Molly (8 mo), Bella Ann (5 yr)Bottom: Whiskey Girl (2yr), Lexi Rae (4 mo)
Regina M. Carl
Pic of adopted pet This is Banjo. We call him a Jack-Beagle. Full of personality. We love him!
Regina M. Carl
Pic of adopted pet This is Banjo. We call him a Jack-Beagle. Full of personality. We love him!
Kristy East
Rescue phone Pumba rescue dog.
Michelle Cantu
BettyBlu Betty Blu was pull from a shelter and rescued by DFW Rescue Me in spring 2012. The shelter was going to put her down because they said she was depressed..... She is the best dog ever. Love my Betty Blu!!!
Alex Benitz
My rescue This is Carbon (I'm an organic chemist). I adopted him last week from the shelter in Denton. He's a daschund and jack Russell terrier mix. I love this little guy! Alex
Debbie Horton
Cash, adopted 9 years ago in Kemp. He is a wonderful dog and great with all kids.
untitled Doug...adopted in 2014 on Empty the Shelter Day.
Missy Harris
Rescue Dog Dogs name is Camo. He was rescued from DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue
rustydakotah
Cali. .adopted from a petsmart adoption day
Brandi Harris
Shelter Pups Mardi and Granger, the best (and cutest) shelter pups, ever!
Rene Gunter
My rescued Dachshunds Ball Park Frank "Frankie""Decker" hotdogHank"Oscar" Mayer WeenieRusty RooCheerfully, René Günter
Rene Gunter
My rescued Dachshunds Ball Park Frank "Frankie""Decker" hotdogHank"Oscar" Mayer WeenieRusty RooCheerfully, René Günter
Rene Gunter
My rescued Dachshunds Ball Park Frank "Frankie""Decker" hotdogHank"Oscar" Mayer WeenieRusty RooCheerfully, René Günter
Rene Gunter
My rescued Dachshunds Ball Park Frank "Frankie""Decker" hotdogHank"Oscar" Mayer WeenieRusty RooCheerfully, René Günter
Mindy McEuen
Toby pointer mix we rescued in Wylie
Brittany Whitacre
#ClearTheShelters Had to share this picture of our sweet Oliver, who was adopted from the Humane Society of Dallas County four years ago. He's our son, Walker's, best bud! They regularly participate in staring contests. ;)Sent from my iPhone
Jim and Patti Maness
shelter pets This is a pic of Rudy on his daily walk. We adopted him from the Arlington Animal Shelter in 2009.
Michelle Williams
#cleartheshelter Adopted Bootsy from Petsmart adopt a pet in 2002, cause boys wanted a puppy!!!Caption. "I'm under here mom!!!"Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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courtney chanthirath
Toto We were introduced to Toto at the Arlington shelter in 2013. He was a red alert and in urgent need of a home. He's a wonderful addition to our family. Sad to think he almost got put down!
Robin Reckard
Rescue Kitten
Arianna Castillo
My shelter baby! Marty! he had parvo and we adopted him pet hospital ❤ -arianna
Shelly Farrell
My rescue shelter dog! JenJen! We found her at the SPCA of Texas, McKinney location. Sweetest dog ever! Thankful, Shelly Farrell
Ellen Gilmore
Rescue dogs This is Nathalie and Quint. They are DFW Rescue Me Justice dogs, saved by the Justice Fund. This fund was founded in 2012 after the death of Justice the puppy here in Dallas. Justice was a victim of cruelty and his legacy continues to save Dallas dogs who have been neglected or abused. Nathalie (pronounced Natalie) and Quint are very happy in their forever home. Please support DFW Rescue Me's Justice Fund by attending our 4th annual Dinner for Justice September 11th at the Highland Dallas. Tickets available on our website www.dfwrescueme.org
Todd Bob
Rescue Dog Pic Hello, Am watching the 5 p.m. news and saw your piece on rescue animals. Attached is a picture of our rescued Doberman Ozzie, who we adopted in February from Lonestar Doberman Rescue. My daughter is also pictured. Jonathan Rehor
Traci Mia
Rescue Cat and Dog! Hello,I watch your news all the time. I saw last night about the Rescues. Both of mine are Rescues! The Dog is a PomChi rescued from Harbored Souls Rescue. His name is Pele' . He is about 9 years old..no one knows for sure..and 6lbs...he is my Little Angel. The pic of him with the Sumbrero is Cinco De Mayo! :)Bandit is a 22lb Ragdoll Cat..he is my Gentle Giant!! Such a lover..he is 9 I have all of his papers and was rescued from Classy Cats, Inc. You can see in the last picture how big Bandit is!! Please give my babies their 5 minutes of fame on the news!!Have a great day!!Regards,Traci Mia
Traci Mia
Rescue Cat and Dog! Hello,I watch your news all the time. I saw last night about the Rescues. Both of mine are Rescues! The Dog is a PomChi rescued from Harbored Souls Rescue. His name is Pele' . He is about 9 years old..no one knows for sure..and 6lbs...he is my Little Angel. The pic of him with the Sumbrero is Cinco De Mayo! :)Bandit is a 22lb Ragdoll Cat..he is my Gentle Giant!! Such a lover..he is 9 I have all of his papers and was rescued from Classy Cats, Inc. You can see in the last picture how big Bandit is!! Please give my babies their 5 minutes of fame on the news!!Have a great day!!Regards,Traci Mia
Traci Mia
Rescue Cat and Dog! Hello,I watch your news all the time. I saw last night about the Rescues. Both of mine are Rescues! The Dog is a PomChi rescued from Harbored Souls Rescue. His name is Pele' . He is about 9 years old..no one knows for sure..and 6lbs...he is my Little Angel. The pic of him with the Sumbrero is Cinco De Mayo! :)Bandit is a 22lb Ragdoll Cat..he is my Gentle Giant!! Such a lover..he is 9 I have all of his papers and was rescued from Classy Cats, Inc. You can see in the last picture how big Bandit is!! Please give my babies their 5 minutes of fame on the news!!Have a great day!!Regards,Traci Mia
Traci Mia
Rescue Cat and Dog! Hello,I watch your news all the time. I saw last night about the Rescues. Both of mine are Rescues! The Dog is a PomChi rescued from Harbored Souls Rescue. His name is Pele' . He is about 9 years old..no one knows for sure..and 6lbs...he is my Little Angel. The pic of him with the Sumbrero is Cinco De Mayo! :)Bandit is a 22lb Ragdoll Cat..he is my Gentle Giant!! Such a lover..he is 9 I have all of his papers and was rescued from Classy Cats, Inc. You can see in the last picture how big Bandit is!! Please give my babies their 5 minutes of fame on the news!!Have a great day!!Regards,Traci Mia
Traci Mia
Rescue Cat and Dog! Hello,I watch your news all the time. I saw last night about the Rescues. Both of mine are Rescues! The Dog is a PomChi rescued from Harbored Souls Rescue. His name is Pele' . He is about 9 years old..no one knows for sure..and 6lbs...he is my Little Angel. The pic of him with the Sumbrero is Cinco De Mayo! :)Bandit is a 22lb Ragdoll Cat..he is my Gentle Giant!! Such a lover..he is 9 I have all of his papers and was rescued from Classy Cats, Inc. You can see in the last picture how big Bandit is!! Please give my babies their 5 minutes of fame on the news!!Have a great day!!Regards,Traci Mia
Michelle H
Shelter Pets This is Kaz my 1 year old mystery mutt rescued from the SPCA
Nolans dog
Lori Tomonto
Moe and Sadie Moe (left) was one I fostered and adopted from Tri-City Animal Shelter in Cedar Hill and Sadie (right) was adopted from Humane Society of North Texas when she was 8 weeks old.
pamela robertson
Shelter Pets This is Dixie who was adopted from North Texas Humane Society in Ft Worth. She's quite the poser.
Ginger June
Rescue Pet Photo This is Rocky, adopted from Dallas Animal Services through Ready 2 Rescue last October. Rocky was heartworm positive and hiding under his bed, making it difficult for any potential adopters to see him. Luckily I found his picture on DAS' website, so I knew to look for him. Ginger and Dustin - Forney
Leota Ritchie
Princess Muffin adopted from Grand Prairie Paws
Natasha Adkisson
Aliea I recused aliea a couple of years ago,little did I know not only would she steal my heart but she steals the meat off my sandwiches . Natasha
Teresa Espinoza
My rescue dog Roscoe 3yo Terrier mix and Yoda impersonator
Deanie Robinson
untitled I adopted Auggie Doggie, the Golden Retriever mix, from Operation Kindness. He is pictured here with our other pup, Kona, a husky mix. It must be love.
Jennifer Giordano
Clear the shelters Jessie wants to make sure everyone remembers August 15 is Clear the Shelter Day. (Rescued from Fort Worth shelter Nov. 2013)
karinvanslyke
Rescue pet pictures These are our two rescue dogs. The brindle one is Louis in the blonde one is Lucky Dog. They are both Dallas Animal Shelter graduates and as you can see, they are both pretty spoiled little characters. :)
Liselle Trevino
My rescued love!
My Rescue kitten Harley is about a year old now and I have had him almost since he was born. He has a broken hind leg since birth...but it never slows him down. (Harley because he has a BIG motor/purr, and my som works for Harley Davidson!) Peggy Baumgardner Mesquite,Texas
Cecilia Wichmann
Shelter dogs Meet Tivoli! Last Saturday it was exactly 3 years since my Facebook got a bunch of messages "Dalmatian at the Garland shelter". I called and no one had claimed him. And the day after Tivoli came home! He is always with me, especially when it thunders. Love him to the moon and back! Have a great day Cilla Wichmann & Tivoli
Damon Faulk
Rescue dogs Our rescue dog family: L to R Jack, Lucky, Bella Damon Faulk and family
untitled My pups luigi and salsa! (Salsa) the chihuahua of course! Shelter pets are great! Patti Hunter!
rescue dog NOLA ATHENS TX from bobby and cindy
rescue dog NOLA ATHENS TX from bobby and cindy
Monica Moore
Empty the Shelters Photo This is Franklin, and he's a reminder that senior pets need love too! Everyone loves puppies, but there are tons of senior dogs stuck in shelters. If you want a calm, loyal dog that's well past their destructive puppy stage, adopt a senior dog! -Monica Moore
Missy Harris
Rescue Dog This is Camo. I rescued him from the DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue. Please adopt shelter pets, not only do you save a life, you gain a best friend!
K Jones
Rescue pets We rescued our Ellie on June 13th. I didn't set out to adopt a dog but as soon as she saw me and I saw her I knew we were meant to be together! She met my daughter a few minutes later and we've all been in love since!
Karen McCollough
Rescue pet Bruiser is a long hair Chihuahua that was left behind in a house foreclosure with a cat and a horse. He's 8 years old and weighs 3.5 pounds! He loves swinging at the playground.
Christina E Smith
Gunner is happy My adopted lab
Brad Bowen Gmail
My Rescues: All three of them!
Deborah McCollum
My rescue cat This is the cat I rescued from the Burleson Animal Shelter about five years ago! He is considered a colorpoint shorthair! He obviously has the most brilliant blue eyes you'll ever see!My grandson, Brandon Williams, named him "Manecki Neko" - which means 'good-luck cat'! I call him Neko! So, in essence, my cat's name is CAT!Thank you,Debbie McCollum
Pat sisk
Bentley Bentley was adopted from the Garland Animal Shelter. He is a miniature Schnauzer.
Karen
River and Raven My adopted babies Raven (left) and River (right). They were adopted from Apollo Support & Rescue for Abandoned Dogs. River he is 2 years old and Raven she is 7 months. From Karen Bickers
Brakeisha Tatum-Polk
Shelter Pet Baby Dog is a Chihuahua mix that I got 7 years ago from the Humane Society in Fort Worth.
Kaitlin Mylod
Rescue pets! Wanted to share a photo of my cats who were rescue pets. They are brothers and were extremely bonded as kittens. So glad we were able to take them both! They are 1.5 years old and are energetic little guys who bring us so much happiness! Elton is the gray tabby and Enzo is the orange tabby
linda molina
rescued dogs I adopted these two after I lost my 2
Babysitting the grandbabies. Only 2 are NOT rescues. Can you guess which 2? Probably not!
Malcolm Family
Clear the Shelter pics Malcolm Family
Malcolm Family
Clear the Shelter pics Malcolm Family
Teresa Garrett
Sis and Mable Both were dumped on the side of the road at different times and places, now they are together forever! Both are rescued dogs!!!!
Linda Carlson
Shelter Pets 1. This is Sam, someone had abused him and abandoned him in the woods behind my house. He came out of the woods and into my backyard in June 2005, I fed him daily and he finally let me touch him and then came into the house 6 months later. He was well-worth the wait. He was the best dog in the world until he passed on Apr. 1st 2015
Robyn Jorde
Rescue pets Happy that you are emptying the shelters! Here is our sweet Cooper, adopted two months ago from Tri Cities Animal Shelter.
Olivia Alexander
Our rescues We have adopted rescues since 1984, all from Whippet Rescue. We first had one, then adopted another, then always had 2 at a time, until one died and left one that didn't want a companion. Here are all the ones we have had in the past, and the ones we have now. We realize you won't use all these photos, or all our story. However, I want you all at the station to see what our story has been, and you can decide to use any of our photos you deem worthy of showing. Here are the ones from the past: Cedric, our first
Olivia Alexander
Our rescues We have adopted rescues since 1984, all from Whippet Rescue. We first had one, then adopted another, then always had 2 at a time, until one died and left one that didn't want a companion. Here are all the ones we have had in the past, and the ones we have now. We realize you won't use all these photos, or all our story. However, I want you all at the station to see what our story has been, and you can decide to use any of our photos you deem worthy of showing. Here are the ones from the past: Cedric, our first
Malcolm Family
Clear the Shelter pics Malcolm Family
Denise Boothman
Shelter pets Best decision we ever made was to bring this guy home with us adoption day March 4 2013, meet Charlie
Linda Carlson
Shelter Pets 1. This is Sam, someone had abused him and abandoned him in the woods behind my house. He came out of the woods and into my backyard in June 2005, I fed him daily and he finally let me touch him and then came into the house 6 months later. He was well-worth the wait. He was the best dog in the world until he passed on Apr. 1st 2015
Linda Carlson
Shelter Pets 1. This is Sam, someone had abused him and abandoned him in the woods behind my house. He came out of the woods and into my backyard in June 2005, I fed him daily and he finally let me touch him and then came into the house 6 months later. He was well-worth the wait. He was the best dog in the world until he passed on Apr. 1st 2015
FYFreeman
Evie Marie Saint rescue this princess has only one eye and was malnourished
Olivia Alexander
Our rescues We have adopted rescues since 1984, all from Whippet Rescue. We first had one, then adopted another, then always had 2 at a time, until one died and left one that didn't want a companion. Here are all the ones we have had in the past, and the ones we have now. We realize you won't use all these photos, or all our story. However, I want you all at the station to see what our story has been, and you can decide to use any of our photos you deem worthy of showing.
FYFreeman
Adorabell Tammy Weenette Adopted by her groomer along with two other babies Cookie and Evie
FYFreeman
rescues Adorabell Tammy Weenette
Danica and Charlie Chaffin
Golden Retriever Rescue This is Dexter! We adopted him in August of 2014 and couldn't have asked for a better dog! His favorite thing to do is...snuggle.
nanatex69@gmail.com
This is Mali. I got her 3 years ago after much abuse. She is a Argentin. Dogo. After 3 short years
Randy
Latest Rescue This is our latest rescue, three-year-old Bailee. Thanks to DFW Metro Golden Retriever rescue! And thanks for doing your part NBC 5 to help clear the shelters! Randy Katz
Abby
My rescue cat Sarge This sweet abandoned boy adopted me when he was approximately 10 yrs old. I named him Sarge because he has so many battle scars. He greets me at the door or out back by the garage along w the dogs. So glad he came into my life. He has enough personality for 10 cats;-)
Jennifer Ermenio
Dog days Finn is a 1 yr old golden that we rescued a month ago from GRRNT. He loves the pool! Madison & Morgan Ermenio Flower Mound
Juliana
Dog days of summer This is my rescued husky puppy Nola staying cool during the dog days of summer! Juliana
Michele Allen
The dog days of summer Dax relaxing on the chaise lounge after a swim and Wyatt cooling off on the top step of the pool. Our handsome guys are both GSD rescues :) Michele Allen Murphy, TX
D Beasley
4th of July photos The black boxer is Butterfly. She is my foster with Legacy Boxer Rescue. She is 8 years old has been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma. She had a tumor removed from her leg that has to be redressed daily. She's sporting the red and blue today celebrating freedom. The fawn boxer with the glasses is my adopted boxer from Legacy Boxer Rescue. His name is Shamrock. He goes by Dr. Shammy, Medicine Boxer on Facebook. Give his page a like!The smiling boxer in a pic by herself is Martha Jean. She is also my foster from Legacy Boxer Rescue. She is 11 years young. All these babies wish you a Happy 4th from Keller TX! Butterfly and Martha Jean are looking for their furever homes thru Legacy Boxer Rescue! Www.savetheboxers.com Thanks!Debra Beasley Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
Karen Flad
Happy Canada Day Legacy Boxer Rescue Alum - Drake the Deaf Boxer would like to wish all the Canadians living in Texas a Happy Canada Day His Mummy is Canadian! Steve and Karen Flad
Kay
Gus, on the right, is a rescue from Schnauzers Etc. He had his friend Chloe over to swim. They are hogging all the pool floaties. From Kay Rechnitzer on a very hot Friday afternoon in Burleson.
Miguel Andrews
Dog Days of Summer! Lab Rescue "Gus" contemplating a Dip in the Hot Tub! From Miguel in North Richland Hills...
Emily Jones
Dog Days of Summer This is our rescue dog Jack, AKA 'The Laziest Dog'. We have made him an Instagram account called @jackthelaziest where we will post photos of his laziness.
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
untitled This is Angel ..we rescued her in 2005.. She is now 12 yrs old..the love of our life..
Kaitlyn Osborne
Rescue photo We rescued Romeo, our great pyr, 4 years ago after someone found him wandering on the highway during an ice storm! He was 80lbs in this picture and completely emaciated when we got him... He his now 150lbs of sweetness and attitude!
Karen Cram
Dexter shelter dog
our rescue "dog" this is our rescue dog his name is Ritchie Rich we have had him for over five years he was found outside of a bank and that's how he got his name he is spoiled but the good thing is he allows us too stay in his home we just have too make sure he has plenty of milk bones and gets his daily pats and rubs behind the ears we love him too the moon n back
Jorene
Our sweet Brandy Chillin pup'
Roger Alexander
Rescue Boxers from Houston AND Dallas These are our two present rescue dogs - Diggity (on the left) is 6 years old, our latest from Legacy Boxer Rescue here in D/FW. Our old gal, Allie, is 11 years old and came to us 6 years ago from Lone Star Boxer Rescue in Houston Overall, we have had 6 rescue boxers from the two rescue organizations over the past 15 years or so. During our lifetime my wife and I have had several pairs of boxer dogs over the past 50 years - they are fun, loving, protective dogs!
kelly james
Clear the shelters #cleartheshelters Here is our sweet girl Panther. My husband went to get bottled waters one hot July day 2 years ago. She was so hot, standing on the pavement, knowing she shouldn't go in, but wanting to. The store clerks were shooing her out. He scooped her up, brought her home, and the rest is history. She found her 'furever' home. She is a 'champion' Frisbee catcher, her best friend is our labrador, Bear, and I can't imagine our lives without her! Kelly and Danny James Alvarado
Keith Clark
Pixie Pixie is a rescue from animal hoarder that we have had for four years. She just lost her I to glaucoma. This is her " I am back" Photo taken at the groomers.
malorie padron
Our shelter rescue! This is our Titan. We saw him on the Sulphur Springs Shelter Facebook page back in June of 2014 And fell in love with that adorable face. (2 pictures on the left) We went to the shelter the next day and adopted him! He was dirty and covered in fleas, barely weighing 4 pounds. 1 year later.. (pictured on the right) Titan now weighs a healthy 90 pounds. He is the best family dog we could have asked for. That is my 3 year old daughter Desirea in the picture with him. Thank you for the opportunity to share our shelter rescue with everyone. I encourage everyone to check your local shelters and save a life. They may have the dog that would be the perfect fit for your family. Thank you, sincerely Malorie Padron Sulphur Springs, Tx.
Tom's Email
Rescued pet photo Our boy Luke was dumped outside a home improvement store in Gun Barrel City, Texas in 2008. He waited patiently for hours in 100 degree heat waiting for his owner who had abandoned him. Fortunately he was rescued by Tina Hamilton of Happy Tails, a rescue service that has placed more than 860 pets into new homes. Luke had heart worms. He was treated and listed for adoption. He has been our loving boy for over 7 years. He is an incredible dog. And really appreciates his new home. Tom VanHootegem 3500 Louis Drive Plano, Tx 75023
Jerry Rhome
Moonzie Recued online Dressed up for voting, we rescued Moonzie online from a Georgia shelter, the best move we ever made.
Abby
My rescue cat Sarge This sweet abandoned boy adopted me when he was approximately 10 yrs old. I named him Sarge because he has so many battle scars. He greets me at the door or out back by the garage along w the dogs. So glad he came into my life. He has enough personality for 10 cats;-)
Abby
My rescue cat Sarge This sweet abandoned boy adopted me when he was approximately 10 yrs old. I named him Sarge because he has so many battle scars. He greets me at the door or out back by the garage along w the dogs. So glad he came into my life. He has enough personality for 10 cats;-)
Abby
Sarge my rescue cat Sarge likes to watch the world go by from our front porch in Fairmount w my goldendoodle Delilah (they're best friends).
Abby
Sarge my rescue cat Sarge likes to watch the world go by from our front porch in Fairmount w my goldendoodle Delilah (they're best friends).
Linda Sharpe
Our rescue doggy This is our rescue sweetie Cool Hand Luke he is three years old we think everywhere we take someone always ask can do we want to give him up and the answer is "no way "!
karinvanslyke
Rescue pet pictures These are our two rescue dogs. The brindle one is Louis in the blonde one is Lucky Dog. They are both Dallas Animal Shelter graduates and as you can see, they are both pretty spoiled little characters. :)
karinvanslyke
Rescue pet pictures These are our two rescue dogs. The brindle one is Louis. They are both Dallas Animal Shelter graduates and as you can see, they are both pretty spoiled little characters. :)
Taylor Daniel
my rescue story These pretty girls are Sweetie and Hazel. Both rescues. Sweetie is an American bulldog found starving on the streets of Beeville. It took her six months for her foster mom to find her a forever home. She drove the 6+ hour drive from Beeville to Fort Worth and brought Sweetie along with her. It was love at first sight. Hazel is a pitbull rescued from the euthanasia list at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care + Control center in Fort Worth. She had been in and out of the shelter for 8 months. She is HW positive. We found out she had a very mild case but her vet bills total around to $1300 (we are raising money on gofundme). These girls, however, lighten our life up and love eachother and their home with everything they have. They are so friendly and well-behaved and their stories make them that much more unique.
Taylor Daniel
my rescue story These pretty girls are Sweetie and Hazel. Both rescues. Sweetie is an American bulldog found starving on the streets of Beeville. It took her six months for her foster mom to find her a forever home. She drove the 6+ hour drive from Beeville to Fort Worth and brought Sweetie along with her. It was love at first sight. Hazel is a pitbull rescued from the euthanasia list at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care + Control center in Fort Worth. She had been in and out of the shelter for 8 months. She is HW positive. We found out she had a very mild case but her vet bills total around to $1300 (we are raising money on gofundme). These girls, however, lighten our life up and love eachother and their home with everything they have. They are so friendly and well-behaved and their stories make them that much more unique.
karinvanslyke
Rescue pet pictures These are our two rescue dogs. The blonde one is Lucky Dog. They are both Dallas Animal Shelter graduates and as you can see, they are both pretty spoiled little characters. :)
karinvanslyke
Rescue pet pictures These are our two rescue dogs. The brindle one is Louis. They are both Dallas Animal Shelter graduates and as you can see, they are both pretty spoiled little characters. :)
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
Matthew Heideman
Rescue chaweenie
michaelcopp
Rescue Pet Our rescue pet Cinco. Our son found him at university of Arkansas as a puppy and took him in. He brought cinco home and we completed his shots and medical issues in the thought of finding him a good home. Then we couldn't part ways, so he has a home with us for good!Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
Lindsey Beam
Sammy - rescue dog Hi! I adopted Sammy over the weekend. He was rescued by the Lone Star Dog Ranch from a puppy mill in Missouri. He is 4 months old. Lindsey Beam
Phyllis Catton
This is our Orange Tabby rescue cat Cheppi is his name, we live on Pinocchio so named him after Pinocchio's father.
JULIE LONDON
TallulaBelle The Boston American My daughter and I rescued TallulahBelle in May 2015. She was a victim of the severe storms. She has a rescued Shih Tsu sister, Betsy and a rescued Pug brother named Diddy.
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