Phil’s tail is in constant motion, even throughout his intake exam at our Pet Health Centers. As veterinarians carefully assessed his injuries, he leaned in for attention, eager for connection despite everything he has endured. “That’s the thing,” said Dr. Gerard Laheney, Animal League America Supervising Veterinarian. “He’s been through a lot of horrors but still maintains this really sweet disposition.”
March began at our Port Washington, NY campus as we welcomed a very special group of new arrivals — over 50 puppies, including a litter of 9 along with their extraordinary mom, Mama Mia. Their journey to safety was made possible thanks to the remarkable teamwork and compassion of our rescue partners Paws 4 Life and That Crazy Dog Lady.
In the early morning hours of a bitterly cold morning, North Shore Animal League America’s Mobile Rescue Unit pulled into our Port Washington campus carrying precious cargo — 50 dogs rescued from commercial breeding operations across the Midwest. Take a look inside our first commercial breeding rescue of 2026.
Want to ride along on a rescue mission? Our social media specialist, Bob Borden, captured the entire journey of our first rescue of 2026 with our partner, National Mill Dog Rescue. Join our Mobile Rescue Team from the moment the truck is loaded to the safe arrival of 48 dogs and puppies rescued from commercial breeding operations across the Midwest.
Shortly before Halloween, a tiny black-and-white kitten was found wandering the streets of New York City. Only seven weeks old, he arrived at North Shore Animal League America through our longtime shelter partner Animal Care Centers of NYC. Affectionately named Phantom Fluff, this kitten needed urgent, expert care.
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.
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).
Most kittens bounce through life without a care in the world, and Bumpy seemed no different when she first arrived from our North Country Adirondack Adoption Center. With her bright, shiny eyes and curious nature, Bumpy was the picture of health, but something was quietly and dangerously wrong.
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.
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.