We are the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.
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Every year, an estimated 2,000,000 homeless pets are euthanized. Our goal: a no-kill world where all homeless pets find loving homes.
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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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Something to Bark About
Perfect gifts for the animal lovers in your life, the proceeds of which help us rescue, nurture and adopt out more animals each year. You’ll also find gifts that you can give to the animals in our care to make them comfortable and happy while they wait to be adopted.
As the weather turns colder you may be concerned for the feral cats in your neighborhood. Sylvia Ottaka, Senior Director of Rescue and Community Outreach at North Shore Animal League America, offers some advice on the best way to create DIY cat shelters to help them handle the winter season.
People say that 2020 is the year we all want to forget...but will always remember. It’s true: 2020 was tough. But despite the challenges, I find myself remembering many of the year’s surprising silver linings, like the people who decided to make working from home truly meaningful by fostering homeless pets. And then there were all those great adoptions.
Do you know your pet’s allergies? When they were last vaccinated? When their next vet visit is? Keeping track of pet health records just got a whole lot simpler. Pet parents can now get easy, affordable access to their pet’s veterinary history with the Activ4Pets mobile health solution.
Training a dog or puppy takes time and patience, but the reward is worth it for both you and your pet. January is National Train Your Dog Month and the experts at North Shore Animal League America have put together this helpful guide to get you started on teaching your dog the basics.
Daisy had struggled throughout all of her young life, which began in a puppy mill in the Midwest. When she arrived on our Mobile Rescue Unit in late March, our Veterinary team found that Daisy’s biggest struggle has yet begun — this one would mean the difference between life and death.
Klinger and Radar — the last of the four dogs rescued from a dog meat farm in Korea through North Shore Animal League America’s partnership with K9 Global Rescue — were adopted this year. Our Pet Behavior Team, having spent time helping them adjust to life in the U.S., was so happy and excited to see them go to their perfect homes.
When winter's chill strikes it's time to bundle up when you brave the outdoors and double up on the cozy blankets indoors. But what about man's best friend? Here are some tips from our experts on how to help keep our canine companions warm and safe this winter.
I purchased a puppy from a dog breeder. On the contract it states that the dog must be neutered. It also said she had all her shots. I was going to take her to the vet and I called the breeder and she said she never gave her shots and the only shot she did give her was expired. I want to know if she broke the contract after lying about her shots do I still have a valid contract? Do I still need to get my puppy neutered?
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