We are the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.
Take Us Home
Every year, an estimated 2,000,000 homeless pets are euthanized. Our goal: a no-kill world where all homeless pets find loving homes.
Our Mission
Our Impact
A pioneer of the no-kill movement, North Shore Animal League America continues to lead the way with the development of national and international programs that increase adoptions and raise awareness about the plight of homeless animals.

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Animals Saved
Since 1944, more than 1.1 million animal lives saved.

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Exams Performed
In a single year, our medical staff performed 58,000 exams and vaccinated 65,000 animals.

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Pets Adopted
Each year we find homes for more than 10,000 pets from our Adoption Center in NY, and facilitate over 50,000 adoptions around the country working with our network of over 2,000 shelter partners.

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Schools, Libraries, andAfter-School Programs
Reaching students, advancing and enhancing learning.
Something to Bark About
Download North Shore Animal League America's Find A Pet mobile app on your iPhone or Android phone via Google Play or the Apple App Store. With the app, you can easily search for hundreds of adoptable pets today!
Join us for a Wooftop™ Party on Monday, June 6 at Monarch Rooftop in New York City. This special event will celebrate our national Giving Day, our biggest fundraiser of the year! There will be fun cocktails, music, and…of course… PUPPIES! RSVP today and get ready to party with the puppies.
It occurs every year on the last Sunday in April, and even though it involves millions of people, it doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves. It’s National Pet Parents Day, which honors the unbreakable bond between pets and their human parents. So, consider this my greeting card to you: Happy Pet Parents Day!
An adorable puppy or kitten can certainly put a smile on your face, but a dog or cat in its golden years can do the same thing, while also making the pet parenting process much easier. Learn more about the benefits of adopting an adult or senior pet, and meet some who are waiting for you at our Port Washington, NY Adoption Center.
You can now donate cryptocurrency to help support North Shore Animal League America’s no-kill work. When you donate cryptocurrency you’re helping to save the lives of tens of thousands of homeless animals annually.
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Share Your Story
Share your story on social media using #GetYourRescueOn or on our Family Album!