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
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Animals Saved
Since 1944, more than 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 Placed
On average, we place nearly 18,000 pets into loving homes each year.
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Schools, Libraries, and
After-School Programs
After-School Programs
Reaching students, advancing and enhancing learning.
Something to Bark About
North Shore Animal League America is celebrating 75 years of saving lives and setting the standard for no-kill animal rescue work. In honor of this lifesaving milestone we're launching our 1st Annual No-Kill Giving Day on May 1st, our founder's day.
Create a special No-Kill Giving Day personal fundraiser. It’s easy to register, and before you know it you can start getting the word out. Plus, the top fundraisers will receive some awesome prizes!
I am a rescuer and foster mom at heart. The hundreds of cats and kittens that have come and gone through my home always take away a tiny piece of me with them when they leave. These beautiful creatures enrich my life while here and they’ve gone on to complete the lives of so many wonderful families.
Continuing our commitment to our no-kill mission - we meet Paquito, a brave cat who lived his life on the streets. He was able to survive with a little help from the kind people in his Brooklyn neighborhood who often provided him with food. But now he was suffering — a victim of an unknown trauma.
Celebrating 75 years of no-kill action and compassion. Be a part of this year's special event honoring the contributions of people, organizations, and Mutt-i-grees® who inspire us and further the goals of animal welfare.
Join us for a Wooftop™ Party presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka at Monarch Rooftop Lounge on Monday, April 29. Mix and mingle while getting kisses from our adorable, adoptable puppies, and taking in the views from this elegant rooftop lounge.
Bianca’s Furry Friends, our new state-of-the-art Feline Adoption Center will enable us to rescue many more animals by adding a second floor to our existing adoption center.
This May we’re teaming up with partner shelters around the world to celebrate our 25th annual Global Pet Adoptathon – to find loving, responsible homes for tens of thousands of homeless pets. Join us as we kick off this event on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at our Port Washington, NY campus.
Happy Tails
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