Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. Can any statement be more fitting for Pretty Kitty, the gorgeous, young cat who spent the first three years of her life at North Shore Animal League America while patiently awaiting the perfect adopter to sweep her off her feet?
Founded by Liz Keller as a branch of her Glen Wild Animal Rescue in Cherry Valley, N.Y., Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers trains and pairs shelter dogs with vets suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other debilitating ailments. Liz has a soft spot in her heart for all the dogs in her program, and often finds Read More
When he marched right up and climbed into her Chanel tote, Kristina Broderick knew that Sammy- a 14-year-old skinny black cat with a heart condition, no teeth, and thyroid problems - had just adopted her. "I'd stopped by North Shore to drop off some toys, towels, and blankets," says Kristina, 35, who lives in nearby Locust Valley, N.Y. "For the past 15 years I've been donating whatever I could whenever I could. While I was there I decided to look at the cats. After seeing a few and not feeling the 'magic,' I met Sammy, who is just so special. We have such a bond. I can't believe it was only a few months ago - on March 19, to be exact. I feel like I've had him his whole life."
Animal League America recently teamed up with a small rescue group dedicated to saving the lives of surrendered, abused, neglected and stray companion animals in their tiny community in West Virginia.
After successful careers in the business world, Nancy Teague found her true calling training service dogs. But soon came to the realization that the need for service dogs far exceeded the supply. That’s when she decided to combine her years of business experience with her life’s passion and founded Putnam Service Dogs, a 501(c)3 charity, which provides free service dogs and follow-up support services to people with physical disabilities other than blindness.
Unkempt and emaciated, Charlie, a handsome 12-year-old Domestic Longhair was struggling to stay alive before being rescued by Animal League America. Living in a local flower shop with little to no food and water, medical attention, or human interaction, Charlie wouldn’t have lasted much longer if it wasn’t for Volunteer, Foster Parent, and National Spokesperson Read More
Each year North Shore Animal League America saves the lives of more than 18,000 homeless companion animals. Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens rescued from all over the world are rescued from lives of uncertainty, and transported to our Port Washington, N.Y. campus where they are provided with high quality veterinary care, nurturing support, and Read More
When Evie arrived at our Port Washington, N.Y. campus off a rescue transport from Precious Friends Puppy Rescue and Adoption in northern Tennessee her snowy white coat and warm brown eyes ensured this beautiful Pit Bull mix wouldn’t have to wait long before being adopted. Sure enough, shortly after being medically cleared by our Read More
Pet Sponsor Program Continues to Provide Hope for Animals in Need of a Chance At North Shore Animal League America, we go above and beyond the call of duty to make every effort to provide the best quality of care for every animal that we rescue. No matter their species, Read More
On Sunday, October 1st, North Shore Animal League America held it’s first-ever Walk & Wag event held at the beautiful and dog-friendly North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, NY. The event featured nearly 200 excited walkers and their tail wagging companions, all donning Animal League America’s signature blue bandanas Read More