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.

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The 30-minute special, which celebrates NBCUniversal Local’s annual pet adoption and donation campaign , premieres Saturday on NBC Washington at 12 p.m. ET. It can also be streamed live on NBC Washington'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 o

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