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
Love can change the world, and there’s nothing more beautiful than the unconditional love of a rescue pet. Now you can spread the love and help change the world for rescue pets everywhere when you join our Rescue Wall of Love.
When it comes to extreme conditions - be it cold, rain, snow or storms - it’s always best to be prepared. Here are a few important things to remember that will keep your beloved pet safe and warm this season.
Experts speculate that we’re hesitant to plan too far ahead because of all the disruptions we’ve experienced with Covid. Still, despite the pandemic’s ongoing challenges, we have the power to make the world better for animals in ways both large and small. January 24 is national Change a Pet’s Life Day. So, let’s get started!
Dental disease can lead to all sorts of health issues for animals. That’s why it’s so important that pet lovers include dental hygiene in their animals’ overall health and wellness routine. February is Pet Dental Health Month and the perfect time to learn how to protect your pets’ pearly whites.
Share the love this Valentine's Day when you find the perfect gift for the animal lovers in your life and help us rescue, nurture and adopt out more animals each year.
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year when we treat our loved ones to extra affection, beautiful flowers and…of course…candy. But what about our pets? Learn how to spread the love while keeping pets safe from potential Valentine’s Day hazards.
Register today to run for the animals in the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 20, 2022. You can join Team Animal League and help raise funds and awareness to our no-kill mission.
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.
Happy Tails
Share Your Story
Share your story on social media using #GetYourRescueOn or on our Family Album!