With each new year, many of us reflect on goals to improve our lives. Why not extend that opportunity for positive change to our pets? New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for humans — they can be a fun and impactful way to ensure our furry family members live their happiest, healthiest lives. Here are some ideas to inspire resolutions tailored for your pet's well-being.
Shortly before Halloween, a tiny black-and-white kitten was found wandering the streets of New York City. Only seven weeks old, he arrived at North Shore Animal League America through our longtime shelter partner Animal Care Centers of NYC. Affectionately named Phantom Fluff, this kitten needed urgent, expert care.
The term “good Samaritan” is one of the most beautiful in the English language. Its simplest definition is “a person who helps a stranger in distress.” But, gosh, it’s so much more than that. Being a good Samaritan means taking a chance, stepping out of your comfort zone, recognizing your connection to another, and giving of yourself. And when that empathy reaches across species, well… it’s even more beautiful. Most of my fosters are the result of good Samaritans rescuing them from the streets — or, in the case of Mama Chrissy and her nuggets, from a subway platform.
This fall, North Shore Animal League America welcomed a very special guest back to our Port Washington campus: The Dogist himself, Elias Weiss Friedman. With more than 11 million followers across his many social media platforms — Friedman has become one of the most influential dog photographers and storytellers in the world. He is also a bestselling author whose books have helped propel a global movement celebrating the beauty and individuality of dogs. We are incredibly fortunate to have his ongoing support and his passion for elevating the stories of rescue pets.
If you’ve lived with cats for years and suddenly find yourself sneezing, wheezing, or itching around them, you might wonder — can you develop allergies to cats later in life? The answer is yes. While cat allergies often appear in childhood, it’s entirely possible for adults to develop new sensitivities, even after years of being symptom-free.
Finding a kitten — or an entire litter — outdoors can be emotional. You may feel the urge to help immediately, but taking the right steps is crucial for their survival. Before picking them up, it’s important to determine whether the kittens truly need help and whether their mother is nearby.
When five-month-old Glinda, a tiny black Terrier mix, arrived at North Shore Animal League America, she was in crisis and fighting for every breath. Initially rescued by the Animal Care Centers of New York, she was suffering from severe pneumonia. Her lungs were filled with fluid, and her little body was working overtime just to stay alive.
Beneath a brilliant autumn sky, North Shore Animal League America’s 9th Annual Walk & Wag brought hundreds of animal lovers and their dogs to the scenic Garvies Point promenade in Glen Cove, where the waterfront set the perfect backdrop for a day devoted to compassion, community and rescue.
When Curt’s Pitbull mix, Charlie, started limping, he hoped it was a passing strain. As the weeks went by, however, the limp worsened until Charlie struggled to put weight on his back leg. “He was constantly in pain,” Curt recalled. “When I took him to the vet, I found out that he needed surgery for a torn cruciate ligament. The estimate was much more than I could afford.”
The Mutt-i-grees Global Ambassador Program sparks student passion and purpose, blending humane education and service-learning to explore the connections between people and animals with the goal of inspiring meaningful change.
Furry-Side Chats. Heartwarming Adoption Tails. Our adoption events are all about bringing new families together, whether on our Long Island campus, or any of our 2,000 shelter partners across the country!