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
The past year has brought many changes for our pets. As we begin to get back to our daily routine, we must factor in how our pets' lives will change again. Here are some helpful tips to ease their transition into this “new normal.”
Register today to join Team Animal League in the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Now celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary, you can join us for this iconic race and help raise funds and awareness to our no-kill mission.
Summertime is supposed to be a season of fun in the sun and lazy days. But for people dedicated to animal rescue, summer can be frustrating and heartbreaking. Let me begin with Independence Day!
As the warmer weather arrives it also happens to bring with it some hazards – especially for our pets. To make sure your pet’s summer season is as fun and safe as possible, we'd like to share these important safety tips.
Two-year-old, Pittie mix Alice was late in her pregnancy and left to fend for herself in a house in Georgia, while her body struggled to nourish the large litter of pups she carried inside her. It was a life-threatening time for her to be abandoned.
First thing you might notice about four-year-old Calico Aja is her beauty, but make no mistake. Aja has the fight to survive. Rescued from homelessness in West Virginia, this stunning cat was pregnant when she arrived to us. We didn’t know how critical being in the safety of Animal League America’s Nursery would be for her.
Animal League America declared the first day of August as DOGust 1st, the official birthday for all rescue dogs — or as we like to call them, Mutt-i-grees®. Some of our shelter partners are keeping the party going all week. Find a shelter near you and bring home your new best friend!
Our Pet Health Centers strive to provide the highest quality medical care in an environment that is safe and comfortable. That is why we will soon be undergoing a renovation to our Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center at our Port Washington, NY campus. Learn how this may affect you and your pets.
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