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 43,000 exams and vaccinated 47,000 animals.
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Pets Adopted
In 2021, we found homes for more than 6,000 pets from our adoption centers in NY, and facilitated over 50,000 adoptions around the country working with our network of over 2,000 shelter partners.
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Schools, Libraries, and After-School Programs
Reaching students, advancing and enhancing learning.
Something to Bark About
We're celebrating 80 years of saving lives with our 2024 Heroism and Animal Rescue Miracles Calendar. Each month features heroic stories of compassion and some of the special animals we've had the privilege to rescue, nurture and adopt - and we surely couldn't have done it without YOU, and all our loyal supporters. Order yours today!
This year our Celebration of Rescue will take place at the trendy downtown hot spot, TRIBECA 360° with spectacular views of the Big Apple! Enjoy delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, a silent auction and plenty of puppy love. Reserve your spot today and join us as we celebrate another year of our lifesaving mission.
I read somewhere that September represents endings and new beginnings, which makes sense. Summer ends, autumn begins, vacation ends, and the school year begins. Speaking of new beginnings, there are currently two young nursing mammas in my program, with a total of nine nuggets. Once the kittens are weaned, we’ll have 11 new beginnings to celebrate.
Register now for Americana Manhasset’s Champions for Charity® Holiday Shopping Benefit Thursday, November 30, 2023 through Saturday, December 2, 2023. Learn how you can be a part of this festive shopping event and how 25% of your purchases can help save more animals' lives.*
Join us Sunday, October 15, for an unforgettable day of pickleball action and puppy cuddles at a Pickle & Pups Party, hosted by SPORTIME Port Washington. Register today and elevate your pickleball game while helping save homeless animals.
Calling all ghosts, goblins, ghouls and hounds! Join North Shore Animal League America for the highly anticipated return of Circle Line Cruises boo-loved boat ride, the Howling Halloween Pup Cruise!
For many of us, Halloween can be a ghostly good time, but not always for our pets. Here are some Halloween safety tips so pet lovers can enjoy their trick-or-treating and keep their animals safe from things that go bump in the night.
The Comfort Pet Hospice Care Program provides the opportunity to foster animals who are approaching the end of their life, and offer them a home and love. Opening your heart to these dogs and cats is a profoundly meaningful and compassionate act; you give them the chance to experience comfort, security and affection in their remaining days.
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