Clear the Shelters

If you’ve been considering adopting a new furry friend, now may be the time. ACCT Philly desperately needs to find forever homes for several shelter pets due to overcrowding.

ACCT Philly took in 376 animals last week, about 140 of them dogs. Unfortunately, with not enough space the shelter is having to make difficult decisions and decide to put animals down. NBC10’s Frances Wang shares their plea for help from the community.

ACCT Philly executive director Sarah Barnett shares a desperate plea with NBC10’s Brenna Weick to find homes for dogs at the overcrowded shelter. The dogs are up for adoption immediately. ACCT Philly is offering $10 adoption fees for all large dogs and hope to find foster homes as they look to free up space.

The Faithful Friends Animal Society is hoping to find loving homes for older cats and dogs during a national month geared toward showing the need for finding homes for so-called senior pets. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia finds out details.

Gillian Kocher of the Pennsylvania SPCA speaks with NBC10’s Sheila Watko about “Angel,” a lovely cat who’s in need of a forever home. 

One sweet pup is just waiting to be adopted! Meet Echo, a 4-year-old doodle who is looking for a forever home. He is a bit shy at first but loves all the cuddles. You can adopt him from the Pennsylvania SPCA. 

Victoria Bernosky tells NBC10’s Matt DeLucia about the Providence Animal Center’s trick-or-treat event on Oct. 30, 2024. She also shares details about the work the animal shelter does to find pets homes.

It’s time to find a home for one adoptable pet! Meet Gizmo, a sweet and lovable chihuahua mix. He is open to living with other animals and kids and just loves everyone he meets. Gizmo is available for adoption at the Pennsylvania SPCA.

Looking to adopt a new furry friend? Meet Topaz, a loving Australian Shepherd mix who is waiting to find her forever home. She is very sweet and loves all the cuddles. She is available for adoption at the Pennsylvania SPCA. 

Ken  Sieranski tells NBC10’s Brenna Weick how New Jersey’s Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center doesn’t have enough space for its cats and dogs so they are lowering adoption fee for many animals to just $3 this weekend.

Doll 10 Beauty founder Dr. Doris Dalton tells NBC10’s Brenna Weick about how you can take part in the Women’s Animal Center’s annual Dolls for Paws event.

Dozens of animals that were evacuated from Florida during Hurricane Milton arrived at shelters throughout the Philadelphia region over the weekend. NBC10’s Tim Furlong shows how you can help. 

Dozens of animals that were evacuated from Florida during Hurricane Milton arrived at shelters throughout the Philadelphia region over the weekend.

Looking to adopt a fun and loving dog? Well, you are in luck! Meet Valerie, a sweet girl who is waiting for her forever home. She is available for adoption at the Pennsylvania SPCA. 

Dozens of animals, including dogs, cats, and reptiles, were taken from a residence in Berks County, Pennsylvania, after the home had been condemned.

Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley SPCA has welcomed more than two dozen cats after they were moved out of the path of Hurricane Milton from shelters in Florida.

Looking to add a new furry member to the family? Meet Wonka, a young lab that is ready for an forever home. He is available for adoption at Main Line Animal Rescue. 

Animal shelters in Pennsylvania are taking in dozens of homeless dogs impacted by Hurricane Helene

Ann Rapisarda talks to NBC10’s Matt DeLucia about the work the Friends of Burlington County Animal Shelter does and how you can help at the Pet Prints PetFest & 5K fundraiser this weekend in Easthampton, New Jersey.

Gillian Kocher from the Pennsylvania SPCA stopped by NBC10 to introduce two very small and very cute puppies that are waiting to find their forever homes.