We all know that moving from one home to another can be a difficult transition – and the transition from a shelter to a home can also be very difficult for cats and dogs. When bringing home a new pet it’s always good to remember that Fido or Fifi will need time to adjust to Read More
Dental disease can lead to all sorts of health issues for animals. That’s why it’s so important that pet lovers include dental hygiene in their animals’ overall health and wellness routine. February is Pet Dental Health Month and the perfect time to learn how to protect your pets’ pearly whites.
Founded by Liz Keller as a branch of her Glen Wild Animal Rescue in Cherry Valley, N.Y., Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers trains and pairs shelter dogs with vets suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other debilitating ailments. Liz has a soft spot in her heart for all the dogs in her program, and often finds Read More
When he marched right up and climbed into her Chanel tote, Kristina Broderick knew that Sammy- a 14-year-old skinny black cat with a heart condition, no teeth, and thyroid problems - had just adopted her. "I'd stopped by North Shore to drop off some toys, towels, and blankets," says Kristina, 35, who lives in nearby Locust Valley, N.Y. "For the past 15 years I've been donating whatever I could whenever I could. While I was there I decided to look at the cats. After seeing a few and not feeling the 'magic,' I met Sammy, who is just so special. We have such a bond. I can't believe it was only a few months ago - on March 19, to be exact. I feel like I've had him his whole life."
As our Mobile Rescue Unit pulled down Lewyt Street on a snowy afternoon, the 47 dogs and puppies aboard may not have known it at the time, but they were finally safe.
Animal League America's Rescue Team collaborated with Brooklyn Animal Care & Control to save the life of one severely injured kitten, and a homeless mama cat and her five adorable kittens. Now all in the care of our highly skilled medical team and nurturing shelter staff, all seven of these felines will have everything they need to find responsible, loving homes to call their own.
Animal League America recently teamed up with a small rescue group dedicated to saving the lives of surrendered, abused, neglected and stray companion animals in their tiny community in West Virginia.
After successful careers in the business world, Nancy Teague found her true calling training service dogs. But soon came to the realization that the need for service dogs far exceeded the supply. That’s when she decided to combine her years of business experience with her life’s passion and founded Putnam Service Dogs, a 501(c)3 charity, which provides free service dogs and follow-up support services to people with physical disabilities other than blindness.
Unkempt and emaciated, Charlie, a handsome 12-year-old Domestic Longhair was struggling to stay alive before being rescued by Animal League America. Living in a local flower shop with little to no food and water, medical attention, or human interaction, Charlie wouldn’t have lasted much longer if it wasn’t for Volunteer, Foster Parent, and National Spokesperson Read More
As the people of Puerto Rico continue to recover and rebuild after the recent series of hurricanes tore through the region causing catastrophic damage, North Shore Animal League America continues to do all we can to lend a helping hand.