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As part of NBC’s “Clear the Shelters” pet adoption drive, we asked Team USA to share their own “tails” of pet adoption and how these animals have impacted their lives.

Every year approximately 3.3 million dogs enter the shelter system. These are the 10 most common dog breeds found in shelters nationwide.

Does your little feline friend actually love you, or are they just using you for food? Scientists from Oregon State University isolated 50 cats, depriving them of all stimuli before reintroducing four things: human interaction, food, scent and toys.

The Franklin, Massachusetts, police department has some sage advice for the holidays — keep your toys away from Ben the therapy dog. The station posted a video on Wednesday of Ben — the department’s therapy dog — carrying a baby doll in his mouth. Officers try in vain to get the dog to drop the toy, but Ben walks through…

The Franklin Police Department in Massachusetts captured their therapy dog, Ben, committing an act of larceny when the pooch refused to let go of a toy that was meant to be donated.

NBC10 Boston meteorologist Matt Noyes’s biggest fan is an infant who perks up when he appears on tv.

Numerous dolphins were spotted frolicking in a surprising area off Massachusetts water on Tuesday, creating a magnificent sight for environmental officers. In a Facebook post published Tuesday, Massachusetts Environmental Police shared a video of the bottlenose dolphins breaking Buzzards Bay waters. Officers “met some out-of-towners,” according to the post.

Numerous dolphins were seen breaching Buzzards Bay waters, creating a stunning sight for some Massachusetts Environmental Police officers.

Researchers at University of California, Riverside have been studying the Kangaroo Rat, which they have lovingly dubbed the “Ninja Rat” for the past seven years. The little rodent has such quick reflexes and acrobatic abilities that it can often evade rattlesnake strikes, which can happen in a blink of an eye.

A rare English bulldog puppy is on its way home thanks to cooperation between police officers in Illinois and the Los Angeles Police Department.

Before the party animals come out for tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebration, some real animals hit the streets of Key West, Florida. 300 dogs took part in the annual “Key West Dachshund Walk” Monday.

A military dad surprised his daughters at their cheerleading performance with his homecoming by dressing up as the school’s mascot.

A woman lost her cat after a repairman left her house, but the man later found the cat under his truck.

Four Cheetah cubs were born at White Oak Conservation last month.

An albino python was found in a Goodwill sorting center donation bin in Fort Worth, Texas.

Animals at the London Zoo got to enjoy some early Halloween treats Thursday, with special snacks hidden inside carved pumpkins.

Gerber has opened its search for its 2019 spokesbaby. Parents and legal guardians of children between 1 and 4 years old can enter the contest by posting a recent photo of their baby on Instagram with the hashtag #GerberPhotoSearch2018. Submissions will be accepted until Oct. 20.