Spotlight Stories

Breaking Barriers and Building Bonds: Mutt-i-grees® and The Viscardi Center

When we visited The Viscardi Center in Albertson, NY, we found more than just a school — we found partners who share our mission of fostering hope and resilience. The Center was founded by Dr. Henry Viscardi Jr., who was born without legs and became a pioneering advocate for people with disabilities. Today, the Center continues to be rooted in the belief that obstacles are not roadblocks, but opportunities to reimagine what is possible.

By |2025-06-05T09:11:29-04:00June 5th, 2025|

Furry-Side Chats, Summer 2025

Furry-Side Chats. Heartwarming Adoption Tails. Our adoption events are all about bringing new families together, whether on our Long Island campus, or any of our 2,000 shelter partners across the country!

By |2025-06-05T09:09:55-04:00June 5th, 2025|

Tour for Life® 2025 Rocks and Rolls Cross-Country

For 25 years, North Shore Animal League America’s Tour for Life has been hitting the road to find loving homes for rescue pets, and this year was no exception. With the support of Lifeproof™ with Petproof Technology (available exclusively at The Home Depot) and Nutrish™, our nationwide adoption tour stopped in 67 cities across 39 states, collaborating with shelter partners to save the lives of homeless animals.

By |2025-06-05T09:09:46-04:00June 5th, 2025|

Donor Spotlight: Robin Grenell

Robin’s love for animals began as a child in Brooklyn, when a long-awaited promise from her mother led to her first pet. She was told that her request for a dog would be granted if they ever moved from their apartment into a house, and thanks to a twist of fate, when Robin was 11 years old, her wish came true. Their new home included a new family member — a beagle named Flippy. “That’s where it began,” she recalled. “Flippy’s care was all on me — and I learned beagles sure love to run! But I also learned responsibility.”

By |2025-06-05T09:08:09-04:00June 5th, 2025|

Home at Last for Two Kabul Cats

The journey to North Shore Animal League America that each of our rescued animals' travels is different, but we strive to ensure it ends the same — with a loving home. That commitment was especially important for two remarkable cats, Potamus and Eduardo, who traveled all the way from Kabul, Afghanistan to our Port Washington, NY campus, and spent over 200 days with us before finding the families who would change their lives forever.

By |2025-06-05T09:07:18-04:00June 5th, 2025|

Making a Difference for Animals Worldwide

In June 2024, North Shore Animal League America’s rescue team welcomed 26 extraordinary feline survivors from Kabul, Afghanistan. Rescued in collaboration with Kabul Small Animal Rescue (KSAR), these cats came from a country where pet adoption is rare, and resources for animal welfare are scarce.

By |2025-06-05T09:07:59-04:00May 28th, 2025|

From Rescue to Role Model: Peaches Inspires Students at Roosevelt Middle School

In Ossining, NY, a rescue dog named Peaches has become much more than a classroom pet. Thanks to the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum and the Kids Helping Paws club, Peaches has touched the lives of hundreds of students since her adoption in 2018. Peaches, a gentle standard poodle rescued by Animal League America, was welcomed into Roosevelt Middle School when she was just 13 weeks old. Her classroom integration wasn’t immediate — it involved extensive training, a grant to fund supplies and approval from school leadership.

By |2025-05-28T14:32:22-04:00May 28th, 2025|

From Left to Die to Loved for Life

Seamus’s story began in heartbreak. Found abandoned in a Manhattan apartment with no access to food or water, the young black Lab mix was on the brink of death. Severely malnourished and too weak to stand, his condition shocked even our most seasoned veterinarians. But with time and specialized care, Seamus he slowly began to heal. Today, this amazing dog has truly had his life changed for good.

By |2025-05-15T12:23:21-04:00May 8th, 2025|

Volunteer Spotlight: Grace Cannizzaro

For high school senior Grace, volunteering at North Shore Animal League America started as a school requirement, but quickly became something much more. “I always knew I wanted to volunteer at an animal shelter,” Grace told us. “When I had to complete service hours for class, I saw it as my chance. I had adopted a cat from Animal League America before and loved the organization. Once I started volunteering, I knew I wasn’t going to stop.”

By |2025-04-16T14:29:34-04:00April 16th, 2025|

Volunteer Spotlight: Saarah Shahid

For Saarah Shahid, volunteering at North Shore Animal League America was a natural step, inspired by a lifelong connection to animals. “I’ve always felt a special connection to animals, and I’ve wanted to help them in any way I can,” she shared.

By |2025-04-11T16:41:22-04:00April 11th, 2025|
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