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 1.1 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
As we continue to follow the federal guidelines for COVID-19, we at North Shore Animal League America consider the safety of our animals, staff, volunteers, and you — our generous supporters — to be our highest priority. Please take a moment to read the information below detailing how to keep yourself and your pets safe during this global crisis, and how our lifesaving work continues.
Emergencies seldom give warning, but we can be ready for them. Most people have first aid kits on hand for themselves and family members. But what about your pets? The experts at North Shore Animal League America recommend having a pet first aid kit that’s right where you need it if an animal emergency occurs.
I am a very lucky person in more ways than I can count. And among the luckiest things in my life is my wonderful family, which always included animals. In fact, my parents firstborn was a Collie mix named Suzie-Dog, and we treated her as a member of our family — because that’s what she was.
In a post COVID-19 world many families are facing more schedule changes as parents prepare to go back to work and children to camp, and back to school. How do you help prepare your pets so it will be less stressful for them?
Were your pets adopted from shelters or rescue groups, strays you found on the street, or dogs and cats whose original owners no longer wanted them? Then they’re all Mutt-i-grees — and they’re all welcome in The Mutt-i-grees® Rescue Pets Family Album! Share your photos and stories of your beloved Mutt-i-grees today.
Benji, recruited from puppies saved by North Shore Animal League America from an overcrowded shelter, is the first graduating service dog for Putnam Service Dogs. Benji the rescue dog is going on to a life dedicated to assisting a person with disabilities other than blindness.
As the warmer weather arrives it also happens to bring with it some hazards – especially for our pets. To make sure your pet’s summer season is as fun and safe as possible, we'd like to share these important safety tips.
Write your will with FreeWill and create a gift in your will to North Shore Animal League America today to begin your lasting legacy.
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Share your story on social #GetYourRescueOn or on our Family Album!