We are the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.
Take Us Home
Every year, an estimated 1,500,000 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.
0+
Animals Saved
Since 1944, more than 1.1 million animal lives saved.
0+
Exams Performed
In a single year, our medical staff performed 43,000 exams and vaccinated 47,000 animals.
0
Pets Adopted
In 2022, we found homes for more than 6,000 pets from our adoption centers in NY, and facilitated over 50,000 adoptions around the country working with our network of over 2,000 shelter partners.
0
Schools, Libraries, and After-School Programs
Reaching students, advancing and enhancing learning.
Something to Bark About
Give a gift that saves lives this holiday season with our Holiday Gift Catalog. Each gift donation provides lifesaving treatment or simple creature comforts for the animals in our care. You can even send or download a personalized eCard.
Every animal that comes through our doors has a story. Each tells us about their journey before arriving at North Shore Animal League America looking for a new beginning. Katara’s story starts here, and her journey has been one of many challenges
She looked like she’d swallowed a bowling ball. From other angles, she looked like a kangaroo. No matter how she sat, lay, or stood, she could not get comfortable. She didn’t walk, she waddled. And she ate like she was feeding a football team. Then, after days of watching and waiting, her seven sweet nuggets arrived…and I finally got some sleep.
Winter is a difficult time of the year for Community Cats; it’s cold, food and water are scarce, and a warm, dry place to rest their weary bones can be hard to find. Providing some sort of comfort for these cats — whether it be a bowl of food, a feral house to call their own or a fresh bowl of water — will go a long way to make their life so much easier.
Tis the season to be jolly, with bright lights and decorations galore. But don't forget our four-legged friends when decking those halls. These helpful holiday pet safety tips will make sure everyone enjoys this festive season.
We're celebrating 80 years of saving lives with our 2024 Heroism and Animal Rescue Miracles Calendar. Each month features heroic stories of compassion and some of the special animals we've had the privilege to rescue, nurture and adopt - and we surely couldn't have done it without YOU, and all our loyal supporters. Order yours today!
Happy Tails
Share Your Story
Share your story on social media using #GetYourRescueOn or on our Family Album!