We are the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.
Take Us Home
Every year, an estimated 1,500,000 homeless pets are euthanized. Our goal: a no-kill world where all homeless pets find loving homes.
Our Mission
Our Impact
A pioneer of the no-kill movement, North Shore Animal League America continues to lead the way with the development of national and international programs that increase adoptions and raise awareness about the plight of homeless animals.
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Animals Saved
Since 1944, more than 1.1 million animal lives saved.
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Exams Performed
In a single year, our medical staff performed 43,000 exams and vaccinated 47,000 animals.
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Pets Adopted
In 2022, we found homes for more than 6,000 pets from our adoption centers in NY, and facilitated over 50,000 adoptions around the country working with our network of over 2,000 shelter partners.
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Schools, Libraries, and After-School Programs
Reaching students, advancing and enhancing learning.
Something to Bark About
Great American Family Channel and North Shore Animal League America are bringing you our furriest football frenzy ever! On February 11, 2024 at 12PM-2PM ET, tune in to watch dogs, cats, puppies and kittens take the field in this year’s Great American Rescue Bowl.
After being abandoned in the bitter cold with traumatic injuries, Yin's progress has been remarkable. But this resilient feline still has further to go on his road to recovery. Catch up with Yin and see how your support has made all the difference.
In Spain, people eat 12 grapes as the clock strikes midnight and a new year begins, one “good luck grape” for each of the next twelve months. In Denmark, they banish bad spirits by throwing old plates and glasses against the doors of family and friends. And in Italy, they wear red underwear because red is associated with prosperity and fertility…or maybe like Ruby Rose, they look really good in red!
Winter is a difficult time of the year for Community Cats; it’s cold, food and water are scarce, and a warm, dry place to rest their weary bones can be hard to find. Providing some sort of comfort for these cats — whether it be a bowl of food, a feral house to call their own or a fresh bowl of water — will go a long way to make their life so much easier.
As the year drew to a close, Animal League America worked with our partner National Mill Dog Rescue to bring 26 small breed dogs who were saved from Midwest commercial breeding facilities, to the safety of our no-kill campus.
When it comes to extreme conditions - be it cold, rain, snow or storms - it’s always best to be prepared. Here are a few important things to remember that will keep your beloved pet safe and warm this season.
Spoil yourself and your pet with these beautiful sterling silver charms and necklaces from Silpada. Now through the end of February, Silpada will donate 40% of the purchase price from this special collection to support our no-kill mission.
In lieu of traditional wedding favors, you can make a tax-deductible donation to help us continue to rescue, nurture and find responsible, loving homes for homeless pets everywhere. You can choose plate cards or a poster to celebrate your commitment to saving lives with your guests on your most special day.
We're celebrating 80 years of saving lives with our 2024 Heroism and Animal Rescue Miracles Calendar. Each month features heroic stories of compassion and some of the special animals we've had the privilege to rescue, nurture and adopt - and we surely couldn't have done it without YOU, and all our loyal supporters. Order yours today!
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