Every day, the Animal League rescues animals from places where they would otherwise be destroyed, and our no-kill philosophy means that we give each animal the care they need – the care and the second chance that they deserve. Some pets come to us with urgent medical needs ranging from broken bones, skin burns or infections necessitating critical care, to other orthopedic or medical issues requiring surgical intervention. Some animals also come to us with deep emotional scars due to neglect and mistreatment.
Please make a donation today to our Help Me Heal Program, and help us nurture many more animals back to health.
Featured Story: Help Dobby Heal
When our shelter partner Animal Care Centers of New York City reached out about a young dog who had been hit by a car, time was running out. In addition to abrasions, he had suffered multiple fractures to his pelvis and appeared to have other internal injuries. The severity of his condition meant that he was hours from euthanasia if no one stepped up to save him. Despite his agony, this sweet pup still tried to roll over for belly rubs. His spirit refused to give up and we refused to abandon him. Read Full Story
More Help Me Heal Stories
When Mantis arrived at our Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center, the team immediately noticed something wasn’t right. The small, black kitten moved with an awkward, crouched gait because his back legs didn’t straighten properly.
We’ve been cheering Rosie on every step of the way, and now we’re thrilled to share the happiest news of all — Rosie has been adopted! When she first arrived, she was suffering from a painful skin infection that required weeks of treatment and care. But thanks to the unwavering support of our Help Me Heal Program and the expert medical attention she received, Rosie made a remarkable recovery — even ahead of schedule.
After weeks recovering in his foster home, Brewster’s story has taken a joyful new turn—he’s been adopted! Thanks to the support of our Help Me Heal Program, which made his lifesaving surgery and recovery possible, once Brewster was finally cleared for adoption he didn’t have to wait long to find his perfect match.
From the moment he first arrived at North Shore Animal League America, Tantor greeted us with a trusting and gentle demeanor, while his skin told a heartbreaking story. Picked up off the streets by our shelter partner Georgia Transport Allies, he had no fur, inflamed skin and a significant leg injury.
When this helpless kitten was picked up as a stray on the streets of Queens, NY, he was in critical condition. Though only months old, Cream Soda had already endured unimaginable suffering. Please note, some of these images are very graphic. But this is the work that we do and it’s important.
Curled up with her favorite pink dinosaur toy, six-year-old Bella is as sweet as can be. She loves a belly rub and comes ready to play. But beneath her affectionate nature, Bella has been silently suffering.
Bebe should never have had to endure so much pain. This 3-year-old stray cat was found in Queens, NY, limping and suffering on the streets — her fragile body bearing evidence of an injury that was left untreated for far too long. After Animal Centers of NYC picked her up, Bebe was scheduled to have her badly fractured hind leg amputated. Fortunately, we were alerted to her situation and brought her to our Pet Health Centers just in time.
Seamus was on the brink of death when he was discovered in a Manhattan apartment building; abandoned without access to food or water. When he was found severely malnourished he was believed to be on the brink of death. We caught up with Seamus who has been getting stronger every day and breaking hearts along the way.
Sam is only five months old — a tiny, happy Morkie puppy who doesn’t yet know that his little heart is fighting for its life. You certainly can’t tell by looking at him; he zooms around, playing joyfully with dogs ten times his size. Beneath that adorable energy, however, a silent threat is looming.
When Hurricane Helene devastated the South, we stepped in to help rescue animals in its aftermath. Among them was Suzy, a sweet 10-year-old Chihuahua with soulful eyes and a gentle heart. Despite her small size, Suzy has shown remarkable resilience, but now she faces a serious medical challenge. Will you help Suzy get the care she desperately needs to survive?