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 Annually
In a single year, our medical staff performed 58,000 exams and vaccinated 65,000 animals.
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Pets Placed Annually
Every year, we place 18,000 pets into loving homes.
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Students Reached
Our Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum reaches more than 3 million students to create future generations of informed and empathetic adopters.
Something to Bark About
Save Dates, Save Lives: You won’t miss important dates with your North Shore Animal League America 2018 calendar!
Friends On Us Fridays brings free adoptions to select shelters across the country, courtesy of Zappos for Good, the charity arm of Zappos.com.
Everyone who adopts and loves a pet fears the moment when this decision might be necessary. Animals bring such joy into our lives.
Register today for our Walk & Wag at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, NY on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Natural disasters and emergencies happen quickly and often times we are not fully prepared. Think ahead and follow these pet safety steps now to be “pet prepared”.
Join us for a spectacular evening filled with special guests, entertainment, an interactive silent auction, and of course, plenty of our adorable puppies and kittens.
Happy Tails
Share Your Story
Share your story on social #GetYourRescueOn or on our Family Album!