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ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee adopted her dog Brando just last week from North Shore Animal League America.

\"The outbreak had a lot to do with it,\" Zee said. \"He’s a great dog. There's a million reasons why you should adopt, but number one is you're saving a life and they're saving yours.\"

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ITS A BOY! Welcome to the family Brando. 💙 We had been wanting to adopt a dog and with everyone home this was the perfect time. He’s 8 months old and we have @animalleague to thank for helping us give Brando a forever home. He’s so sweet, a little timid since we think he’s been in shelters his whole life... but this is just the beginning. #adoptdontshop #getyourrescueon #petadoption 📸: @abigailwsmith

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The push for adoptions comes as many shelters share concerns of a rise in capacity as visitations from potential adopters drop off.

\"We’re seeing adopters not coming in as much right now, but shelters are still obligated to take in animals from the city and those who wish to surrender their animals,\" said Hannah Stember, the public relations manager of Best Friends Animal Society. \"Of course we encourage people to adopt and we appreciate those who have, but if you’re unable to commit, fostering a pet at this time will likely alleviate stress on your local shelter.\"

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Macy and Madeline are shyly hanging out together in Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center. These bonded sisters have already survived winter on the local streets. Now, they’re living their best life, snuggling together. #DoubleAdoption #Cats

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, American Veterinary Medical Association and Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD) all agree pets are not at risk of spreading COVID-19.

Although a dog reportedly tested weakly positive for COVID-19 in Hong Kong, experts confirm dogs and cats cannot pass the pathogen on to humans.

There is currently \"no evidence that pet animals can be a source of infection of COVID-19 or that they can become sick,\" an AFCD spokesman said in a statement.

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Above all, Stember urges pet owners to make sure their animals have everything they need during the coronavirus pandemic.

\"We recommend having a one-month supply of food, water and medications for your pet during this time of self-isolation,\" said Stember.

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