for emma heinz that's exactly what she found in niles. >> he offers unconditional love. >> reporter: emma's previous dog was killed in a car accident leaving a hole in her life. that void was filled by the shih tzu. >> she was the favorite at the shelter. >> reporter: he seemed to me em had a needed him. >> it was funny because when i showed up there i asked if he was still there and he actually came like trotting out of the back where i guess their offices are or something. so it was pretty cute. >> that was raj mathai reporting. man, they had like a color scheme going on there. >> i know. >> perfect pair again. >> come on out on saturday, you get a chance. >>> it's 4:52. we will be right back. i don't care what the haters say, we are already thursday, we can start looking ahead to our weekend forecast. let's loop in meteorologist kari hall right though. >> i think you will hate this forecast unfortunately. especially if you don't have air conditioning, but maybe you will want to head to the beach to cool off. it is going to be hot this weekend, 91 degrees in the south bay tomorrow a

for emma heinz, that's exactly what she found in niles. >> he offers unconditional love. >> you see, emma's previous dog was killed in a car accident, leaving a hole in her life. that void was filled by this shih tzu. >> i went the day before christmas, and he was the favorite of the shelter. >> who seemed to know that emma needed him. >> it was funny, because when i showed up there, i asked if he was still there, and he actually came like trotting out of the back, where i guess their offices are, or something. so it was pretty cute. >> that was raj mathai reporting. again, clear the shelters is this saturday. if you've ever wanted a pet, this is the best time possible. adoption fees will be waived or reduced at dozens of bay area shelters. you can find the shelter in your neighborhood by going to our website, nbcbayarea.com. you can also find other ways to help. >>> up next, did you see it? hundreds of meteors shooting over the bay area sky last night. the show is not over yet. >> as i got closer, i was like, wow, those spiderwebs look like heads. >> the secret just uncovered behind

for emma heinz, that's exactly what she found in niles. >> he offers unconditional love. >> reporter: emma's previous dog was killed in a car accident, leaving a hole in her life. that void was filled by the shih tzu. >> i went the day before the christmas. she was like the favorite at the shelter. >> reporter: who seemed to know that emma needed him. >> it was funny because when i showed up there, i asked if he was still there and he actually came like trotting out of the back where i guess their offices are or something. so it was pretty cute. >> very cute indeed. for more information on this weekend's event, go to nbcbayarea.com/cleartheshelters. if you already have a pet and would like to encourage others to adopt, snap a picture with your pet and tweet it using the ha #cleartheshelters. >>> new information tonight about the moments that led up to a woman going off the bay bridge path and into the water below, plus why investigators think she likely survived and why they want to talk wither eher. >>> plus stunning pictures coming out of china. a massive explosion and fire ball at

for emma heinz that's exactly what she found in niles. >> he offers unconditional love. >> reporter: u you see, emma's previous dog was killed in a car accident leaving a hole in her life. that void was filled by the shih tzu. >> i went the day before christmas, he was the favorite at the shelter. >> reporter: who seemed to know that emma needed him. >> it was funny because when i showed up there i asked if he was still there and he actually came like trotting out of the back where i guess their offices are or something, so it was pretty cute. >> a pick me up there. we hope a lot of people are going to be able to adopt dogs as well. >>> coming up, did you see it the annual perseid meteor shower blasting through our skies overnight. why astronomers say this is the best show this years. >>> plus outrage in the streets of oakland, more on the overnight protests that shut down a freeway next. joining us. i'mam brk aura/2sho and i'm ura garcia cnon. bos ad lib ss to wx i'm sam brock. >> and i'm laura garcia-cannon. we will get a check of the forecast. i think you better enjoy today, the wa