North Shore Animal League America

As we continue to follow the state and 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 this helpful information on how to keep yourself and your pets safe during this global crisis, and how our lifesaving work continues.

Emmy was still recuperating from surgery on her leg when the Perrone's read her story on our website. One look and the Perrone's were in love. The couple decided to foster Emmy and this sweet girl has been thriving in their home. From foster to family, Emmy is now home for good.

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?

Pets, especially hunting and sporting dogs that love to swim, farm animals, wildlife, fish, and even people are at risk of getting sick and even dying from harmful algal blooms. These blooms are increasing around the world and the United States is seeing its fair share. Be aware of the risks and what to look out for.

Cinderella, Brooklyn, and Emory, three neglected and abandoned mama dogs who arrived on a rescue from Georgia earlier this year, are all happy at last in homes of their own.

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.

Thanks to the Freed Special Recovery Center, our special procedures, and amazing staff, there is good news for the puppies who arrived last month with life-threatening canine parvovirus.

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.