Clear the Shelters

Looking to adopt a furry friend? Well, you’re in luck because 11-month-old Chiquita is looking for a forever home. Her future family should know that her wheelchair doesn’t slow her down one bit. She is available for adoption at the Pennsylvania SPCA.

Smokey is a five-year-old dog who has been at the Pa. SPCA for 1,630 days and he’s looking for a new home. 

Ready for a new furry friend? Meet Kia, a sweet Rottweiler who is looking for a forever home. She loves cuddles and all the belly rubs. This big girl is available for adoption through the Pennsylvania SPCA.

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia meets Carl Pello, his family and Lola the dog that shares a special bond with the Gloucester City boy who has dealt with many health troubles — including cerebral palsy — in his short life. Lola — who was kept in a cage as a pup — works with Carl as she is being trained by P3 Canine Training.

NBC10’s Keith Jones finds out how New Jersey’s Animal Welfare Association helps care for pets looking for a home. The upcoming the Paw & Feet 5K Run/Walk & Doggie Fun Day will help to promote the fostering program and raise money for AWA.

Are you ready to bring home a new furry friend? Meet Tri, a 3-month-old shepherd mix who is just waiting for the perfect someone to adopt him. He is available for adoption through the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees, New Jersey. 

Looking for a best friend? Pennsylvania SPCA has several French Bulldog-Pug mixes –also known as Frugs — who are looking for forever homes. Gillian Kocher joins Sheila Watko in studio to introduce you to one of them, a sweet girl named Olive. 

Stray Cat Relief’s Debbie DiStanisola tells NBC10’s Keith Jones about the work Stray Cat Relief does in the Philadelphia community. You can help find homes for felines while dancing at the upcoming “Caturday Night Fever” event.

Looking to adopt a new furry friend? Meet Amber, a 7-month-old cat who is looking for a forever home. She is very sweet and loves all the cuddles. She is available for adoption through the Pennsylvania SPCA during a special event this weekend. 

As Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker prepares her budget, ACCT Philly is hoping there’s more money in store to help them and the animals in their shelters. With all of their kennels full, they’re offering emergency adoptions in an effort to try and make more room. NBC10’s Lili Zheng has the story. 

ACCT Philly is holding an emergency adoption event for 10 days after surpassing maximum capacity at its shelter.

Philly Live’s Sheila Watko’s heads to Radiant Heart Yoga & Wellness Center in Broomall, Pennsylvania, to check out four different types of yoga classes being offered by Janira Ramirez Melo. An upcoming yoga for a cause event will include cats as it benefits Stray Kitty Rescue.

Meet Ang, a sweet boy searching for his forever home. At such a young age, he was tragically stabbed, but he never lost his sweet spirit and love for people. Ang is available for adoption through the Pennsylvania SPCA.

Philly Live’s Sheila Watko has the story of a Brooklyn-based animal rescue that teams up with other rescues in the Philadelphia region to help as many animals as they can with a unique mode of transportation. 

Cory Topel joins NBC10’s Johnny Archer to speak about PAWS’ push to find foster and adoptive homes for cats and dogs in need during Match Madness.

It’s that time of the week when NBC10 helps Clear the Shelters! Meet Tiberius, a sweet and adorable boy who is looking for a fur-ever home. He is blind, but that doesn’t stop him from making sure he gets all the pets and cuddles. Tiberius is available for adoption through the Pennsylvania SPCA.

This is a slam dunk for all animal lovers out there! For some, March may be all about basketball, but for PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society), it’s all about matchmaking.

Looking to adopt a new furry friend? Gillian Kocher from the Pennsylvania SPCA stopped by NBC10 to introduce Merlin, a sweet bernedoodle looking for a forever home. 

Michelle Helms, president and founder of Philadoptables, spoke with NBC10’s Johnny Archer about an upcoming event they’re hosting that will help provide support for animals in need, pets and their owners. 

An Eagles’ Super Bowl victory is also a win for people looking to bring home a new pet this week.