Spotlight Stories

//Spotlight Stories

Kira Was Saved Just in Time

Our Pet Health Centers team jumped into action recently with the arrival of Kira, a 9-month-old English Bulldog mix who was surrendered to us in significant distress. Not only was Kira in heat, but she had a prolapse of her rectum and a possible hernia that was so painful, she had to be sedated to allow our veterinary staff to examine her. The plan was for a full examination while sedated during spay surgery, that's when a life-threatening infection was found just in time to save her life.

By |2024-03-01T12:31:23-04:00February 14th, 2024|

Hearts Unleashed: A Love Story of Second Chances

Love and compassion filled the air at the Pet Health Centers when Leah, a sweet hound mix puppy, and Donnie, a charming cat with special needs, found themselves at the center of a story that transcended barriers and melted hearts.

By |2024-02-29T12:42:14-04:00February 8th, 2024|

Leah’s Second Chance: Overcoming a Medical Mystery

Malnourished, with bones protruding from her tiny frame when she first arrived, Leah could not keep any food down. She had been surrendered into our when her owners they could no longer handle the challenges of her mysterious condition. An emergency care facility thought perhaps Leah had pancreatitis. Our Pet Health Centers team began an exhaustive search for answers.

By |2024-01-16T17:26:07-04:00December 12th, 2023|

Paws for Patriots: Animal League America’s SPOT Program Honors Our Veterans

Veterans Day is a time to salute the dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. North Shore Animal League America’s Shelter Pet Outreach Team (SPOT) honors their service not just on this special day but throughout the year. For over a decade, our SPOT volunteers have been making regular visits to the New York State Veterans Home at St. Albans, bringing joy, comfort and companionship in the form of puppies to brighten the days of the residents.

By |2023-11-28T09:46:35-04:00November 8th, 2023|

Darla’s Journey

Year after year, our rescue efforts have a transformative impact on the lives of homeless animals and the people who love them. On a special mission this spring – one of several conducted through our ongoing partnership with National Mill Dog Rescue – we saved the lives of 50 dogs and puppies, including a beautiful 7-year-old Golden Retriever named Darla, whose trauma encapsulates both the cruelty of commercial breeding facilities and the power of nurturing to provide hope.

By |2023-11-08T18:05:40-04:00October 25th, 2023|

A Beacon of Hope for Quartz

The unwavering commitment of North Shore Animal League America to save every life knows no bounds. This was never more true than for Quartz, who at just weeks old needed all of our resources to survive. Warning, some images may be heartbreaking.

By |2023-10-12T10:09:43-04:00September 13th, 2023|

Labor Day Weekend Adoption Special

Our Port Washington, NY Adoption Center is filled with amazing dogs and cats looking to find responsible, loving homes. To help our furry friends find their new homes, from Saturday, September 2 through Monday September 4, we’re offering 50% off adoption fees for all dogs and cats 4-months and older for all approved adopters.*

By |2023-09-01T12:43:26-04:00September 1st, 2023|

Pet Health Centers Leads the Pack in Its Seventh Year of AAHA Accreditation

At a staff celebration in honor of our seventh year of American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation, Animal League America’s Senior Vice President & Chief of Veterinary Staff Dr. Mark Verdino emphasized that this recognition validates our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of medical care to all our patients.

By |2023-09-14T17:04:53-04:00August 14th, 2023|

Fostering Animals During Their Final Journey

The Comfort Pet Hospice Care Program at Animal League America provides the opportunity to foster animals who are approaching the end of their life, and offer them a home and love. Opening your heart to these dogs and cats is a profoundly meaningful and compassionate act; you give them the chance to experience comfort, security and affection in their remaining days.

By |2023-10-23T15:17:22-04:00August 14th, 2023|

Journey Home Took Five Years and Nearly Ten Thousand Miles

It’s easy to forget that in some corners of the world, dogs are considered pests to be exterminated, or, horrifically, sold as food at meat markets. Five years ago, as part of our rescue efforts to save street dogs in Thailand, Max made the long journey from Phuket to our Port Washington, NY campus.

By |2023-09-12T13:44:16-04:00July 13th, 2023|