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Team Animal League Finishes Strong in the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon

Joining the thousands of runners who hit the pavement for the 50th anniversary of the TCS NYC Marathon was Team Animal League. Since 2008, the athletes running on behalf of Animal League America have raised an incredible $1.7 million to support our lifesaving work. Net proceeds from the 2021 Team Animal League benefited the operation Read More

By |2022-06-21T16:46:53-04:00June 21st, 2022|

Our Friends Leashed Up for Walk & Wag

For its fifth year, Walk & Wag encouraged animal-loving communities nationwide to get active virtually in support of our no-kill mission. Our Walk & Wag Ambassadors Renee Felice Smith (actress, author and rescue advocate) and Chris Gabriel (composer, author, rescue advocate), and their dogs, Velma, Mabel and Alfie led the charge to get walking with Read More

By |2022-06-21T16:44:09-04:00June 21st, 2022|

Hurricane Ida Canine Rescues Arrive to Helping Hands

With help from our shelter partner, Paws4Life, 55 adorable canines were rescued from Louisiana-area shelters in advance of Hurricane Ida, in order to make room for animals displaced by the storm. Donations filled our Mobile Unit with critical supplies which were distributed to shelters in the Gulf Coast region, struggling from the catastrophic impact of Read More

By |2022-06-21T16:46:26-04:00June 21st, 2022|

Our Animal Rescue Efforts Take to the Skies

It was clear skies ahead for the 21 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens who landed at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, NY, on their way to Animal League America and a brighter future. Through a new collaboration with Amelia Air Animal Rescue, and the efforts of our South Carolina partner Lakeside Animal Rescue, Animal League America Read More

By |2022-06-21T16:46:36-04:00June 21st, 2022|

Chihuahuas Rescued From House of Horror

Animal League America took part in a rescue that saved more than 150 dogs from an extreme hoarding situation in Tennessee. Shelter partner Rescue DOG (Mountain City, TN) led the mission in lifting the dogs – primarily Chihuahuas of varying ages — out of unfathomable living conditions. Our Mobile Rescue Unit in the area picked Read More

By |2022-06-21T16:47:00-04:00June 21st, 2022|

Puppy Mill Rescue Dogs Find New Life

Fifty dogs were saved from puppy mill breeders in the Midwest, with the help of National Mill Dog Rescue. This marked the first rescue mission with National Mill Dog Rescue since COVID-19 restrictions were implemented over a year ago. Many of these animals were sadly treated as commodities — used purely for breeding purposes, and Read More

By |2022-06-21T16:53:29-04:00June 21st, 2022|

A Virtual Celebration of Rescue

First-ever Virtual Celebration of Rescue was held and raised nearly $300,000 for homeless animals. The celebration, which featured celebrity guests and an online auction, showcased compelling rescues, inspiring stories of animals overcoming adversity, the dedication of our frontline workers in our Adoption Centers during the global pandemic.

By |2020-12-08T13:42:16-04:00December 8th, 2020|
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