Thousands of Snowy Miles Lead to
Second Chances
In the early morning hours of a bitterly cold February morning, North Shore Animal League America’s Mobile Rescue Unit pulled into our Port Washington campus carrying precious cargo — 48 dogs rescued from commercial breeding operations across the Midwest. Nestled in the arms of our volunteers and gently carried into warmth and safety, the dogs arrived exhausted and unsure. For many, it was the first time they had experienced gentle hands and the promise of a new beginning.
Thousands of Snowy Miles Lead to
Second Chances
In the early morning hours of a bitterly cold February morning, North Shore Animal League America’s Mobile Rescue Unit pulled into our Port Washington campus carrying precious cargo — 48 dogs rescued from commercial breeding operations across the Midwest. Nestled in the arms of our volunteers and gently carried into warmth and safety, the dogs arrived exhausted and unsure. For many, it was the first time they had experienced gentle hands and the promise of a new beginning.
Did you know that a cat’s heart is about the size of a small apricot and, depending on the individual cat, weighs no more than 20 grams? That’s less than a double AA battery! For my Florida foster, Cora Valentine, it’s even lighter because Cora was born with a hole in her heart… a minuscule imperfection that threatens her life, and all I want to do is fill that hole with love.
Did you know that a cat’s heart is about the size of a small apricot and, depending on the individual cat, weighs no more than 20 grams? That’s less than a double AA battery! For my Florida foster, Cora Valentine, it’s even lighter because Cora was born with a hole in her heart… a minuscule imperfection that threatens her life, and all I want to do is fill that hole with love.
Every day, animals in need find hope because someone chooses to be a champion for love. Your compassion fuels our mission—giving homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens the safety, medical care, and second chances they deserve. When you open your heart, you help transform fear into comfort, uncertainty into belonging, and longing into love. Will you be a champion for love today and help us save even more lives tomorrow?
Every day, animals in need find hope because someone chooses to be a champion for love. Your compassion fuels our mission—giving homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens the safety, medical care, and second chances they deserve. When you open your heart, you help transform fear into comfort, uncertainty into belonging, and longing into love. Will you be a champion for love today and help us save even more lives tomorrow?
Something to Bark About
Road to Rescue: A Lifesaving Journey
Join our first rescue mission of 2026 as social media specialist Bob Borden documents our Mobile Rescue Team and National Mill Dog Rescue transporting 48 dogs and puppies from commercial breeding operations to safety.
Kitten Trio Feeling the Love in Foster Home
Catch up our three resilient siblings from our Help Me Heal Program. Lexi, Bootsie, and Asher arethriving in foster care as they prepare for their upcoming eye surgeries. Thanks to your support, their journey toward healthy, happy futures is well underway.
Road to Rescue: A Lifesaving Journey
Join our first rescue mission of 2026 as social media specialist Bob Borden documents our Mobile Rescue Team and National Mill Dog Rescue transporting 48 dogs and puppies from commercial breeding operations to safety.
Kitten Trio Feeling the Love in Foster Home
Catch up our three resilient siblings from our Help Me Heal Program. Lexi, Bootsie, and Asher arethriving in foster care as they prepare for their upcoming eye surgeries. Thanks to your support, their journey toward healthy, happy futures is well underway.
February Is Heart Month For Our Pets, Too
February is widely recognized as American Heart Month, a national campaign to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in people. But it’s also the perfect time to focus on the hearts beating quietly beside us every day — our dogs and cats.
World Spay Day is February 24
Spay/neuter not only controls pet over-population, but it can also provide long-term health benefits for your pet. Learn how SpayUSA® has helped hundreds of thousands of people nationwide obtain low cost, quality spay/neuter services for their cats and dogs.
February Is Heart Month For Our Pets, Too
February is widely recognized as American Heart Month, a national campaign to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in people. But it’s also the perfect time to focus on the hearts beating quietly beside us every day — our dogs and cats.
World Spay Day is February 24
Spay/neuter not only controls pet over-population, but it can also provide long-term health benefits for your pet. Learn how SpayUSA® has helped hundreds of thousands of people nationwide obtain low cost, quality spay/neuter services for their cats and dogs.
Pawsome Events
Reserve Your Seat for Our Rescue Gala
Friday, June 12, 2026 • 6:30PM – 10:30PM
The Plaza Hotel
768 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019
You’re invited to an unforgettable evening celebrating the mission, partners, and vision that drive our lifesaving work for animals in need. Join us at New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel where you’ll enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, dancing, and live and silent auctions. You’ll even meet some of the incredible animals whose lives you’ve helped save this past year.
Reserve Your Seat for Our Rescue Gala
Friday, June 12, 2026 • 6:30PM – 10:30PM
The Plaza Hotel
768 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019
You’re invited to an unforgettable evening celebrating the mission, partners, and vision that drive our lifesaving work for animals in need. Join us at New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel where you’ll enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, dancing, and live and silent auctions. You’ll even meet some of the incredible animals whose lives you’ve helped save this past year.
February is Responsible Pet Owners Month
Creating a will is a loving, responsible way to protect your pets. With our partner, FreeWill, you can make one online in 20 minutes. When you include us in your will, you extend care to vulnerable animals. This February, make sure that love protects your pets and all animal lives.
If you have already included a gift to North Shore Animal League America in your will, please fill out this form. We’d love to thank you for your generosity.
February is Responsible Pet Owners Month
Creating a will is a loving, responsible way to protect your pets. With our partner, FreeWill, you can make one online in 20 minutes. When you include us in your will, you extend care to vulnerable animals. This February, make sure that love protects your pets and all animal lives.
If you have already included a gift to North Shore Animal League America in your will, please fill out this form. We’d love to thank you for your generosity.
What’s Waggin
Check out our monthly events calendar—there’s always something happening!
From local adoption events to larger-scale cooperative events promoting adoptions across our network of 2,000+ shelter partners, we’re constantly working to connect pets with loving homes. We also host fun annual events that bring the community together to celebrate pets and support animal welfare. Whether you’re looking to adopt, volunteer, or just have a good time with fellow animal lovers, our events are the perfect way to get involved.
Learn More
Donate Your Car or Vehicle
Are you looking for a way to help pets in need? Do you have an old car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or even a plane that you’re thinking of getting rid of? Donating your car or other vehicle is the easiest way to satisfy both of these issues! Car donations are fast, easy, hassle-free and 100% tax deductible. And even better, it’s a great way to help support our no-kill mission.
Learn More
The Gift of Rescue
Our new public service announcements, The Gift of Rescue, showcase animals who were once at risk and are now bringing incredible joy to their families.
Learn More
Check out our monthly events calendar—there’s always something happening!
From local adoption events to larger-scale cooperative events promoting adoptions across our network of 2,000+ shelter partners, we’re constantly working to connect pets with loving homes. We also host fun annual events that bring the community together to celebrate pets and support animal welfare. Whether you’re looking to adopt, volunteer, or just have a good time with fellow animal lovers, our events are the perfect way to get involved.
Learn More
Donate Your Car or Vehicle
Are you looking for a way to help pets in need? Do you have an old car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or even a plane that you’re thinking of getting rid of? Donating your car or other vehicle is the easiest way to satisfy both of these issues! Car donations are fast, easy, hassle-free and 100% tax deductible. And even better, it’s a great way to help support our no-kill mission.
Learn More
The Gift of Rescue
Our new public service announcements, The Gift of Rescue, showcase animals who were once at risk and are now bringing incredible joy to their families.
Learn More
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