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

0+
Animals Saved
Since 1944, more than 1.1 million animal lives saved.

0+
Exams Performed
In a single year, our medical staff performed 58,000 exams and vaccinated 65,000 animals.

0
Pets Placed
On average, we place nearly 18,000 pets into loving homes each year.

0
Schools, Libraries, andAfter-School Programs
Reaching students, advancing and enhancing learning.
Something to Bark About
Nothing made sense to Ruby, an eleven-year-old Labrador mix, who found herself back at Animal League America longingly waiting for her human to return. Learn how this sweet senior turned heartbreak into healing.
Watch this compelling documentary about stray dogs in Turkey and the emotional examination of the human-animal bond. $5 of each $12 purchase to view the film will be donated to support our rescue and adoption efforts.
I always say they have my heart. All of my sweet nuggets, no matter their age, their stories, or their quirky personalities — each one of them captures my heart in a unique way, and when they fly to their forever homes, they always take a piece of my heart with them.
Her entire life, Purry only knew the safety of a loving home and family. Suddenly, it was all ripped away. Purry’s owners packed up and left the country, leaving their sweet-natured, eight-year-old female cat behind — abandoned and alone. But this sweet senior still had a lot of love left to give.
Kicked repeatedly by her owner’s steel-toed boot, Daisy’s bones were left shattered, but not her puppy exuberance. This beautiful, 10-month-old pit bull lived through unspeakable horror as the victim of animal cruelty.
Anyone who loves and lives with a cat knows that felines are heat-seekers. If there’s a warm spot to be found, your cat will find it. Cats are creatures of comfort, and the most comfortable cat is a warm cat. Here are some tips to make sure your cat enjoys a balmy winter.
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.
A way to protect the people and pets you love is to create a legally valid will. Start your will today with this free online tool!
Happy Tails
Share Your Story
Share your story on social media using #GetYourRescueOn or on our Family Album!