NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago's annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign will return for the 11th consecutive year from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31, featuring an extended fundraising ...

Local animal shelters are overwhelmed with pets, especially after holidays like the Fourth of July. National animal charities receive large donations but allocate a small percentage to local shelters.

Plan on bringing an animal into your family soon? The nonprofit BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope event is helping local shelters bring their adoption prices down in an effort ...