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Ready to adopt a pet? Check out these adopt-a-thons in Mass.
There are plenty of pets available for adoption at Massachusetts shelters, and the MSPCA is waiving adoption fees for small animals like birds, rabbits and hamsters this weekend, amid our Clear the Shelters campaign.
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‘They're so worth it': Several Mass. shelters hosting adopt-a-thon
NBC10 Boston, Telemundo and other NBC stations across the country have been working to help clear the shelters. We’re in the final few days of our campaign, so here are some of the furry friends up for adoption.
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MSPCA hosting weekend adopt-a-thon with no adoption fees for small pets
Thousands of pets, big and small, are hoping to find their “fur-ever” home in a shelter near you this weekend. “Summer is a really busy time in animal shelters. We see the biggest intake numbers of animals in our shelters, so now is the time that we need folks to — if they’re thinking about adoption, make today the day…... -
Come adopt a pet, get discounts on auto services
The final weekend of our 10th annual Clear the Shelters campaign is Sept. 6-8, and we’re kicking things off Friday, Sept. 6, at the MSPCA’s Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem. The MSPCA and some of its Massachusetts animal shelter support coalition partners are wrapping up summer events by waiving fees for small animals this weekend. The... -
Meet the Connecticut family who runs a sanctuary for special needs senior dogs
Get to know the dog sanctuary dedicated to providing a forever home for senior dogs with special needs.
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Meet (or adopt!) Moodini, the steer that spent 2 months on the lam in Boston
A steer that was finally captured last week after being reported missing in the Boston’s Roslindale neighborhood on June 22 has been named Moodini, the MSPCA said Thursday as it put out a search for someone with experience raising cattle to adopt the animal.
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Happy National Dog Day! What to know about the day dedicated to our canine companions
National Dog Day is observed each year to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives.
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Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer fosters dog and her puppy from Boston MSPCA
Hoyer not only made a generous donation to the shelter, but also adopted a mother dog an her puppy.
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Meet the livestock looking for forever homes through ARL
Pets come in all shapes and sizes, but finding a home prepared for livestock can prove tricky for rescue workers.
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Meet the Connecticut heroes who care for senior dogs
Todd and Anna Giorgi run the Special Needs Senior Dog Sanctuary in Stamford, Connecticut, which gives love and support to senior dogs in need.
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‘Cat Daddy' Jackson Galaxy joins Clear The Shelters' 10th annual adoption and donation campaign
“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.
