Is your dog anxious? The answer is virtually any dog will at some time show some anxiety. However, some dogs have extreme anxiety that is triggered when the guardian leaves, this is called "Separation Anxiety". Whether your dog has severe anxiety or not, it is important to try to make your dog as happy Read More
Pets play such an incredible role in children’s lives. Studies show that children raised with pets show many benefits. Pets teach life lessons that stay into adulthood and have a monumental impact in a child’s development. The experts at North Shore Animal League America would like to express just how beneficial pets can be Read More
Billy Joel, legendary singer/songwriter, Long Islander, and League adopter, donates proceeds from his huge 65th Birthday Concert in Madison Square Garden to support Bianca's Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center.
Dogs fall into one of two categories: purebreds or mixed breeds – dogs that we call Mutt-i-grees®. Adopt an Amazing Mixed-Breed Mutt-i-gree® While a mixed-breed dog has a more diverse genetic makeup than a purebred dog, the size, appearance, and temperament of most mixed-breed dogs can be well predicted. After all, mixed breeds are Read More
Everyone who loves them says the same thing: The only thing wrong with pets is that they just don’t live long enough. And it’s true. Their lifespans are shorter than ours. Someday, they’ll be gone. And the loss of a pet can be devastating. For many, our pets are closer to us than some Read More
Q: I recently adopted a 12-week-old female puppy. This is the first puppy we have owned and are very excited to be pet owners! Over the last 2 days, it seems as though something is stuck in our puppy's throat! It sounds like a cough but we are not sure. She sneezes often and Read More
When it comes to keeping your pets healthy, the best preventative is their routine vaccinations. Covering a wide array of diseases and conditions, routine vaccinations prevent the contraction and spread of many uncomfortable, harmful and even fatal conditions. This time of year, ticks carrying bacteria that cause Lyme disease are a concern. North Shore Read More
Emergencies seldom give warning, but we can be ready for them. Most people have first aid kits on hand for themselves and family members. But what about your pets? The experts at North Shore Animal League America recommend having a pet first aid kit that’s right where you need it if an animal emergency occurs.
Confine your dog in a small (den-like) area, with water and a proper chew toy. This should not be in an isolated area in your home. Use a training crate or a gate for confinement and NEVER isolate a dog behind a closed door. Do not give the dog bedding in this area until Read More
Q: How does the Animal League help other shelters during disaster situations? Submitted by Anonymous A: If there is an animal shelter that has been affected by a disaster like Hurricane Katrina, the Animal League America will utilize its’ the mobile rescue/adoption units. When unexpected disaster strikes, many shelters are inundated with additional animals Read More