Yes, you can! As a valuable supporter and animal lover, we certainly don’t want to see you go, but we understand that a supporter’s ability to make a monthly gift may change over time. Just call our toll-free number 1-877-Be-My-Pal or email us at [email protected] and we’ll cancel your sponsorship. If, however, you decide at Read More
Yes, there are! If you have been a monthly giving Sponsor for five years, you will become a Lifeline Sponsor. If you have been a monthly giving Sponsor for 10 years, you become a Guardian Angel Sponsor. More importantly, your generosity is appreciated by all the dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens who so desperately need your Read More
Pregnant dogs and cats are often the first to be euthanized in an overcrowded municipal shelter, because they don’t have the staff or facilities to care for pregnant mothers or their litters. These animals give birth in our Nursery where their litters are safe from destruction. Your monthly donations to the Nursery will continue to Read More
Animals with conditions and illnesses that will remain with them for the rest of their lives would likely be euthanized elsewhere, but not at North Shore Animal League America. As a no-kill shelter, we make a commitment to all animals. The special medical needs of all our Sponsor Pets are covered by Animal League America. Read More
We have outpatient hours from 10am – 6pm every day of the year. The last appointment for the day is scheduled at 5:30pm. You can make an appointment by calling the Foster Care Program Manager or the Foster Care Coordinator.
That depends on when the veterinarian needs to see the animal again, and when it can finally go up for adoption. Usually the veterinarian likes to see the foster animals at least monthly.
There are a wide variety of canines and felines looking for foster homes, including: Kittens and puppies that are too young for adoption Cats and dogs recovering from surgery, illness, or injury that need a place to heal Newly rescued or other animals that are not thriving in the shelter environment Cats and dogs with Read More
We have a wonderful Pet Behavior Department that can help with many of these problems. Please contact the Foster Care Program Manager to be connected.
There is always an adjustment period for fosters (humans and animals!). Fosters are expected to work through challenges with their foster animal with the help of the Foster Care Program and Pet Behavior personnel. However, we understand that sometimes it isn’t the right fit. In that case, you would make arrangements with the Foster Care Read More
Contact the Foster Care Program Manager & Medical Center immediately. If the emergency occurs after hours or our medical center is closed, contact the Foster Care Program Manager and if it is a true medical emergency, take the foster animal to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital. We will only cover the cost of an emergency Read More