What Are Signs Of Separation Anxiety In Dogs At Night?
Learn what age cats get spayed or neutered, why timing matters, and the health benefits of getting your cat fixed at the right stage of life.
What Age Do Cats Get Spayed Or Neutered?
Learn what age cats get spayed or neutered, why timing matters, and the health benefits of getting your cat fixed at the right stage of life.
How To Make Cats Get Along
Learn how to make cats get along with step-by-step tips for introductions, reducing tension, and creating a peaceful multi-cat home.
The Importance of Pet Vaccinations
August is National Pet Immunization Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations and to encourage pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on all immunizations. Vaccines protect not only individual pets but also the health of the entire pet community.
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If you follow my social media, you know that I hate declawing. (Ouch!) Can you imagine taking a trusting kitten like Sam and chopping off his little toes at the first joint? Just thinking about it gives me the shivers. But basically, that is what declawing is. The medical term is onychectomy, but no matter what you call it, it’s inhumane, unnecessary, and just plain cruel.
Texas Rescues Arrive Safely at Our No-Kill Campus
Recently North Shore Animal League America welcomed 36 dogs and puppies from Texas as part of our emergency response to the region’s devastating floods. Our Rescue Team met the transport in Virginia and brought the animals via our Mobile Rescue Unit safely to our main campus. Now they are soaking up care and cuddles while awaiting their new homes.
Pet Health Centers Earn Fourth Consecutive AAHA Accreditation
We’re proud to announce that our Pet Health Centers have once again earned accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). This is the fourth consecutive time that our facilities have received the prestigious recognition and reaffirms our unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of veterinary care to every animal who comes through our doors.
Fifty-Five Canines Rescued from a Life of Breeding Find Hope
On Saturday, 55 dogs and puppies were given something they’d never known: hope for a better life. Rescued from commercial breeding facilities in the Midwest, the dogs were transported via our Mobile Rescue Unit to our Port Washington, NY campus, thanks to our ongoing partnership with National Mill Dog Rescue.
It Took a Team to Save Remy’s Life
Remy’s rescue was the result of compassion, persistence and dedicated teamwork. From the FDNY paramedics who first found her, to the shelter partners who followed protocol, and finally to the staff at North Shore Animal League America who made sure she didn’t fall through the cracks, this was a life saved because people worked together and refused to give up.
We Stand with Texas
Our deepest sympathies are with the people and communities of Central Texas facing devastating loss from the recent flooding. At North Shore Animal League America, we join the nation in mourning this tragedy and extend our heartfelt support to everyone affected. Alongside the human suffering, we also recognize the urgent and growing needs of animals impacted by this disaster. We are actively monitoring the situation and stand ready to assist our shelter and rescue partners as needed, both now and in the long term aftermath. To everyone impacted by this crisis: you are in our hearts. We are committed to doing our part as recovery efforts continue.