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In June 2024, North Shore Animal League America’s rescue team welcomed 26 extraordinary feline survivors from Kabul, Afghanistan. Rescued in collaboration with Kabul Small Animal Rescue (KSAR), these cats came from a country where pet adoption is rare, and resources for animal welfare are scarce.
In Ossining, NY, a rescue dog named Peaches has become much more than a classroom pet. Thanks to the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum and the Kids Helping Paws club, Peaches has touched the lives of hundreds of students since her adoption in 2018. Peaches, a gentle standard poodle rescued by Animal League America, was welcomed into Roosevelt Middle School when she was just 13 weeks old. Her classroom integration wasn’t immediate — it involved extensive training, a grant to fund supplies and approval from school leadership.
Cats are naturally vocal creatures, using their meows to communicate with humans and other animals. But when your cat starts meowing more than usual, it’s natural to wonder: Why does my cat meow so much? Understanding the reasons behind this behavior can help you address your cat’s needs and strengthen your bond.
Barking is a natural way for dogs to communicate, but excessive barking can disrupt your home and even strain relationships with neighbors. Fortunately, there are practical solutions to help reduce barking while making sure your dog feels understood and supported.
Kitten season seems to arrive earlier and earlier every year…or maybe it never ends. Right now, I am swamped. I have mamas and kittens in Manhattan, Palm Beach, and on Long Island. And most of these mamas are kittens themselves! My kitten rooms are full, my spare baths are full, and I even have one feral mama, Missy, and her four little calicos living in a cozy shed for the next 7 to 8 weeks.
Seamus’s story began in heartbreak. Found abandoned in a Manhattan apartment with no access to food or water, the young black Lab mix was on the brink of death. Severely malnourished and too weak to stand, his condition shocked even our most seasoned veterinarians. But with time and specialized care, Seamus he slowly began to heal. Today, this amazing dog has truly had his life changed for good.
For high school senior Grace, volunteering at North Shore Animal League America started as a school requirement, but quickly became something much more. “I always knew I wanted to volunteer at an animal shelter,” Grace told us. “When I had to complete service hours for class, I saw it as my chance. I had adopted a cat from Animal League America before and loved the organization. Once I started volunteering, I knew I wasn’t going to stop.”
With Mother’s Day approaching, we’re celebrating a very special mom — one whose courage, love, and strength carried her family through the harshest of beginnings. Meet Hazel, a two-year-old Australian Cattledog mix, whose heroic story shows the incredible bond between a mother and her babies.
And too many dogs, too. But for now, I’m thinking about cats, mainly because of a tragedy that occurred in Medford, Long Island, on March 31. That morning, around 7:00, a fire broke out at Happy Cat Sanctuary, where as many as 300 cats lived with owner and founder Chris Arsenault. About 150 cats perished, along with Chris, who died trying to save as many as he could.
For Saarah Shahid, volunteering at North Shore Animal League America was a natural step, inspired by a lifelong connection to animals. “I’ve always felt a special connection to animals, and I’ve wanted to help them in any way I can,” she shared.