The enticing aroma of a Thanksgiving dinner cooking would make anyone want to sneak a taste, even our pets. And all the hustle bustle in the kitchen can make it fairly easy for them to do. But many of the things we enjoy on this festive occasion are not always good for dogs and cats. That’s why it’s important to take extra steps to ensure the safety of our pets, especially as we head into the holiday season.
When five-month-old Glinda, a tiny black Terrier mix, arrived at North Shore Animal League America, she was in crisis and fighting for every breath. Initially rescued by the Animal Care Centers of New York, she was suffering from severe pneumonia. Her lungs were filled with fluid, and her little body was working overtime just to stay alive.
Beneath a brilliant autumn sky, North Shore Animal League America’s 9th Annual Walk & Wag brought hundreds of animal lovers and their dogs to the scenic Garvies Point promenade in Glen Cove, where the waterfront set the perfect backdrop for a day devoted to compassion, community and rescue.
When Curt’s Pitbull mix, Charlie, started limping, he hoped it was a passing strain. As the weeks went by, however, the limp worsened until Charlie struggled to put weight on his back leg. “He was constantly in pain,” Curt recalled. “When I took him to the vet, I found out that he needed surgery for a torn cruciate ligament. The estimate was much more than I could afford.”
The Mutt-i-grees Global Ambassador Program sparks student passion and purpose, blending humane education and service-learning to explore the connections between people and animals with the goal of inspiring meaningful change.
Furry-Side Chats. Heartwarming Adoption Tails. Our adoption events are all about bringing new families together, whether on our Long Island campus, or any of our 2,000 shelter partners across the country!
Some people think Thanksgiving happens only once a year. I disagree. For me, Thanksgiving occurs 365 times a year. I find it in the faces of my resident cats and rabbits and all my fosters. Every day, I take a moment to thank my lucky stars for being able to live a life helping animals in need. In other words, thank you, Howard!
Recent renovations have made life even more enriching for residents of our Feline Behavior & Long-Term Care Home. The upgrades focused on the front outdoor catio and porch, replacing all enclosure materials with more secure, durable options and installing all-weather furniture that will better withstand the elements.
For Natasha Samus, adopting her family’s first dog from Animal League America was a turning point. “I always wanted a dog,” she shared. “I grew up in Russia and when we moved to America when I was 12, my parents were focused on building a life here. They didn’t speak English yet and getting a dog wasn’t a priority. But the dream never went away for me.”
After his world was turned upside down, Cornelius sat alone in a dark, windowless room; confused, heartbroken and waiting for someone who would never return. His beloved owner had passed away, and this 13-year-old Chihuahua mix was brought to a municipal shelter in NYC where, like many senior pets, he was at risk of euthanasia. Thanks to our no-kill mission however, Cornelius made his way to the safety of our Port Washington, NY campus where he’s getting another chance to find love.
They arrived timid and trembling, unsure what kindness felt like. Fifty-eight dogs — mostly small breeds including poodles, papillons, dachshunds and pomeranians — were rescued from commercial breeding facilities thanks to our ongoing partnership with National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR).