April 27, 2016: On a damp, chilly night in New York City, baseball seemed like it would be an afterthought in the minds of even the most diehard Mets fans. The rain was coming down in spurts, the winds were whipping, and temperatures continued to drop as the first pitch drew closer, but that Read More
It’s that time of year again; kitten season. The time of year when unspayed cats give birth, flooding animal shelters and rescue groups across the nation with homeless litters with no place to call home. Millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized each year in the United States because there simply are not enough homes for them all.
Earlier this month, our Rescue Team saved 77 dogs and puppies during a rescue mission to the Midwest, where there is currently an overpopulation problem and no place for these sweet dogs to go. With the help of a few of the wives and girlfriends of the New York Islanders, who came down to Read More
At North Shore Animal League America every life is valuable. As the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization we take pride in providing companion animals, who would otherwise have no other options, with a chance to live out their lives in responsible, loving homes.
Father Definitely Knew Best Julia Dorsett will never forget her dad’s wise advice: Give to those that cannot help themselves…children, the Planet, and animals. “I always choose which organizations I donate to by my father’s principle,” says Julia, “and I feel great satisfaction when I know my gifts are truly Read More
Since 1944, North Shore Animal League America has been synonymous with animal rescue. As the world’s largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization, not only have we saved the lives of more than 1 million dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, we have built a steadfast reputation that has continued to grow stronger as Read More
Giving from the Hart For Anna and Mitchell Hart, of Great Neck, N.Y., the most meaningful way to honor the memory of those they’ve loved and lost is to help provide a loving future for homeless animals in need. They also dedicated a Read More
For Tom and Tammy Mandia, supporting North Shore Animal League America represents not only their concern for companion animals but also their thoughtful approach to philanthropy. In other words, passion plus practicality equals saved lives.
Puppy mill rescues highlight the importance of preventative measures for this common (but potentially fatal) parasite. Puppy mills are notorious for their inhumane conditions, housing dogs in tiny wire cages and providing them with little if any medical care. As a result, the dogs that we rescue from these mills often have various medical Read More
North Shore Animal League America’s mission statement is simple – Rescue. Nurture. Adopt. Educate. As the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization we promise to do everything in our power to save the lives of as many homeless animals as possible. Whether it’s raising awareness, completing rescue missions across the country and Read More