It’s officially Clear the Shelters month, and that means it’s time to open your heart - and maybe your home - to a pet in need. For the 11th year, shelters across the Houston area are teaming up with KPRC 2 and our community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University to help every dog, cat, bunny, and guinea pig find the loving family they deserve.

Waiting Under the Willow discusses their expansion and introduces us to Sia, a sweet senior dog in need of a loving home

Friends of Missouri City Animal Shelter stopped by the KPRC 2 studios to introduce 4-month-old puppy, Oreo! Oreo is one of many animals available for adoption at the Missouri City Animal Shelter.

Waiting Under the Willow (WUWF) introduces 6-month old puppy, Tito. WUWF also talks about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and how their newest volunteer is helping spread awareness.

This heartwarming story is about a remarkable couple on a mission to rescue as many dogs as possible from the streets. They have taken their love for our furry friends to the next level by founding their own dog rescue organization. Discover their inspiring journey and learn how they plan to make a pawsitive difference in the lives of these adorable creatures.

On National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, it’s only right to make sure everyone has access to see all the adorable furry friends looking for their forever homes.

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HOUSTON – Astros pitcher and his supermodel wife Kate Upton spent their Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park with lots of adorable dogs. Raising awareness for pet adoption agencies is something they are both passionate about. Upton also explained how the need for pet adoption has grown since Hurricane Harvey. Verlander has another passion, helping veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, and he and Upton were able to combine that with her work with dogs. All the proceeds from this go to train dogs for veterans with PTSD,” he said.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – A Montgomery County animal shelter had to remove about 50 dogs Saturday morning, many who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey, because of overcrowding. The shelter had reached its maximum capacity of 350, but had more than 450 pets in their care. The removed dogs were transported to an animal rescue shelter in Macomb, Michigan, on Saturday morning. The dogs that were chosen to be removed were larger breeds, which officials say are harder to adopt out. Volunteers and Montgomery County Animal Shelter staff both loaded the pets safely to the emergency bus bound to Michigan, where they will be able to find a loving home.

HOUSTON – Someone dropped off nearly 20 dogs Thursday at the Harris County animal shelter and planned to drop off another 20 Friday. Eighteen fox terriers join the crowded kennels at the shelter. Director of Harris County Veterinary Public Health Dr. Michael White said, "From what I understand, this was a group of breeding animals and the owner can't care for them and their only option was to turn them into the shelter." He said the fox terriers are about 12 to 15 years old. If you would like to adopt an animal from the shelter, click here.

HOUSTON – Twenty dogs were seized from two properties in the Highlands owned by the same person on Tuesday, according to the Houston Humane Society. Officers began investigating 100 Grace Lane and 111 Grace Lane after a bite case involving a dog was reported. HHS said many of the dogs were confined to kennels covered in filth and feces, and their environment was so deplorable it was hazardous to their health. The canines are suffering from medical conditions including tumors, skin diseases and eye traumas. All the dogs are with the HHS and are being evaluated and treated by a veterinary medical team.

HOUSTON – Nearly 30 animals rescued in Matagorda County by the Houston Humane Society are available for adoption. 25 dogs, seven rats and a ball python were rescued from a Bay City home on Jan. 28. The Houston Humane Society says 20 dogs and seven rats are available for adoption starting Thursday, and will have a special card on their kennel to let adopters know they were recently rescued. The ball python was sent to a reptile rescue. To adopt, please visit the Houston Humane Society at 14700 Almeda Road.