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
Join Animal League America's Volunteer, Foster Parent, National Spokesperson, and Board Member Beth Stern and our rescued and adopted dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and make 2023, and every year, the best ever for homeless animals as they journey toward their loving futures.
As our mobile rescue unit rolled onto our Port Washington, NY campus on Wednesday, August 10, with our dedicated staff standing by to receive the weary four-legged travelers, it seemed like just another day at North Shore Animal League America. But this was not just another day, nor was it just another rescue. This day marked the 50th rescue with our shelter partner, Paws4Life, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The Beth Stern Socialization School for Feral Nuggets was briefly in session again this month, and this year’s freshman class was well…fresh! Still, it seemed to take no time at all for my four pupils to go from naughty to nice. I expected to collect many wounds like the one on my left index finger, but there was just the one and it healed quickly. It will take longer for these babies to heal my broken heart.
As summer days heat up, so can your dog. Stay vigilant to make sure they stay safe and healthy. Heatstroke (hyperthermia) is also known as overheating or heat exhaustion. Here are some things to look out for when the temps start to rise.
Echo is putting her past hardships behind her, and we're happy to announce Echo has finally found her happy home! Echo is truly enjoying being the center of attention Echo is truly enjoying being center of attention and has all the cuddles she deserves, plus you can even follow her happy ever after on Instagram!
Happy Tails
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