North Shore Animal League America

When winter’s cold weather descends and temperatures begin to plummet, there are some special precautions to keep in mind when it comes to keeping your pet safe. 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.

To help keep your pets smiling bright, we're celebrating Pet Dental Health Month in February – making this the perfect time to get your furry friend on a proper dental regimen. Schedule an appointment this month for a pre-dental evaluation and receive a $45 credit toward any necessary dental procedure through the end of February.*

Sometimes I do wonder about what my pet cats, as well as my foster felines, are thinking about. I just saw that January 22nd is “National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day” and I had to laugh. How perfect is that? Just the other day, I was wondering what Helen Rose might ask me.

Keep track of important dates in 2020 with our Joy of Whiskers calendar. Each month features adorable—rescued and adopted—dogs, cats, kittens and puppies that are sure to make each and every day a bit better.

When the adopters came in to meet bonded cats Tommy and Ollie, their friend Fredo decided he would be front and center at the meeting and plopped himself on top of his buddies. What happened next was three furry friends went home with two kind and big-hearted people.

Penny is now basking in the love and attention she’s receiving from her new family. After recovering from her balloon valvuloplasty, this sweet girl is doing great, even prancing on her walks with her new family. Penny has come a long way and now she'll be loved unconditionally thanks to the support of our Help Me Heal Program.

You can brighten up a Mutt-i-gree's day with a gift from our AmazonSmile Charity Wish List. Choose from assorted items specially selected by our shelter team for all our furry friends as they wait for adoption.

It's amazing what a little time and tender loving care can do to help a body heal. Since Bucky first arrived his skin has improved a great deal. As the fur started to grow back, it has turned a deeper chestnut color. Test results showed that his pancreas is functioning normally. He’s also gained a few pounds and doesn’t look so painfully thin. Today, this handsome boy is hoping to find a home of his own.

My fiance & I rented an apartment with my fiance's friends. When we got there the roommate had obtained a cat saying that its just "HER" cat. But almost immediately, like 1 month later, they started starving and completely ignoring the cat. They haven't fed her for at least 2 months as I write this. My fiance and I have kept this cat alive. Would we be able to "rescue" this cat and take her with us when we move?