Joe Manganiello had never owned a pet as of roughly six years ago. Now, he’s hosting a special about animal adoption alongside his dog.

Manganiello will be joined by Bubbles, the actor’s Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix, as he hosts this year’s Clear The Shelters TV special.

The 30-minute special, which celebrates NBCUniversal Local’s annual pet adoption and donation campaign , premieres Friday night on NBC Chicago at 6:30 p.m. CT. It can also be streamed live on NBC Chicago's FAST channel.

“Rescuing my dog, Bubbles, is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my entire life,” Manganiello said in a release about the special. “I hope people can feel my honest enthusiasm and that it encourages them to experience an ounce of what I have if they are in position to welcome a shelter pet into t

See Full Page