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
You can now donate cryptocurrency to help support North Shore Animal League America’s no-kill work. When you donate cryptocurrency you’re helping to save the lives of tens of thousands of homeless animals annually.
Catch up with Mercy from our Help Me Heal Program. After arriving last month with severely infected ears due to the inhumane practice of ear cropping, Mercy is recovering from her first surgery. Thanks to an amazing Foster family, this sweet girl is spending the holidays surrounded by love.
Experts speculate that we’re hesitant to plan too far ahead because of all the disruptions we’ve experienced with Covid. Still, despite the pandemic’s ongoing challenges, we have the power to make the world better for animals in ways both large and small. January 24 is national Change a Pet’s Life Day. So, let’s get started!
Keep track of important dates in 2022 with The Art of the Rescue Pet calendar. Each month features our adorable—rescued and adopted—dogs and cats. In the process, you will be helping us continue our no-kill mission to rescue, nurture, adopt, and educate in 2022 and well into the future.
A victim of animal cruelty, resilient Clarence is giving us all the gift of hope. It is heart-wrenching to consider the circumstances that brought this scrappy, young Terrier into our hands at Animal League America, but thanks to a collaborative rescue effort his future is changed forever.
Happy Tails
Share Your Story
Share your story on social media using #GetYourRescueOn or on our Family Album!