Launched in 2010, the Mutt-i-grees School Dog Programs expands to include 42 schools in the New York City public school system. Schools in Arkansas, New Jersey, Connecticut, and many other states have also introduced School Dogs.
In February the Freed Special Recovery Center opens, offering secure and comfortable isolation to protect our pet population and speed healing.
The Curriculum forges a new relationship with the New York Public Library and its 92 locations throughout the city.
Beth Stern hosts February’s Kitten Bowl II and July’s Paw Star Game on Hallmark Channel.
Our 21st annual Global Pet Adoptathon generates more than 25,000 adoptions worldwide, including 481 during our 36-hour kickoff weekend at our Long Island Adoption Center.
Our 15th Annual Tour For Life, sponsored once again by Purina, covers 19,000 miles and helps 1,758 pets find responsible, loving homes.
We announce the addition of the word Educate to our mission — Rescue, Nurture, Adopt, Educate — in recognition of our commitment to humane education and the evolution of the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum.
Launch Get Your Rescue On® campaign to encourage everyone to make rescue a part of life.
Launch of the North Country Initiative (NCI) in upstate New York. Program takes multi-pronged, no-kill, sustainable approach to feline overpopulation in the region.
The Freed Foundation (Elizabeth Freed) donates a much-needed new Mobile Adoption Unit, which Elizabeth dubs “Ziggy’s Truck” in honor of her beloved Jack Russell Terrier whom she adopted from Animal League America.