All timeline stories.
The Passing of a Special Woman
Elisabeth Lewyt, an early leader with her husband, dies at age 99.
Always Ready When Called Upon
Emergency Response Team tackles two major natural disasters: Hurricane Sandy, in our own backyard, and Colorado wildfires.
Smile!
Creation of the Marvin M. Fried Dental Suite.
Run Beth, Run!
Beth Stern runs the ING NYC Marathon, raising nearly $300,000 for the League.
The Curriculum Launches
The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum is launched at a national conference at Yale University and dissemination of the program begins. Jeter, the Curriculum’s first School Dog, is adopted from Animal League America and begins his “career” in California.
Our Emergency Rescue Team Knows No Boundaries
Emergency Rescue Team responds to hurricanes Gustav and Ike along the Gulf Coast, saving lives in jeopardy.
Combatting the Inhumanity of Puppy Mills
Launches Mill Dog Rescue.
Ready at a Moment’s Notice
Emergency Rescue Team is one of the first on site to assist local shelters after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. League subsequently creates the Katrina Animal Rescue Fund.
Ultimate Supporter Begins Her Journey
Volunteer Beth Stern becomes official spokesperson, raising our profile and generating countless rescues and adoptions.
Loyal Supporters Fund Exciting, New Addition
Don and Karen LaRocca donate funds and design the dog park.