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North Shore Animal League America
North Shore Animal League America, headquartered in Port Washington, NY, is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. Since 1944, The League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter and advocacy initiatives. Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 20,000 pets into happy and loving homes. To date, the League has placed close to 1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes.
Beth O. Will Be Running the NYC Marathon For the Animals!
Beth O, spokeswoman for NSALA, is yet again showing her dedication to the animals she cares so much about. She has committed herself to running in the upcoming NYC Marathon to raise funds for the charity she represents.
Visit Beth O's Marathon Training Website!
-Watch her work out
-Read her blog posts
-Add your very own comments of inspiration
-And more!!!
The Scarlett Room- Sponsor Pet Blog
Find out how your favorite sponsor pets are doing by reading their very own blog!!
The Scarlett Room is a new way for you to keep up with the exciting and heart warming stories of the Animal League's Sponsor pets.
Scarlett, a courageous mother cat who in 1996 fearlessly risked her life as she rescued her entire litter of kittens from a burning garage, is not only the Animal League's beloved symbol of courage and heart; she also symbolizes all the cats in our Sponsor Program who face various hurdles and challenges. Sadly, many of the dogs and cats that come to us have been abused or neglected and others are injured or have chronic illnesses. To highlight these amazing pets who persevere in the face of adversity, the Scarlett Room was created.
Take the time to explore this fun and informative place where you can stay abreast of all the animals in the Sponsor Program - both cats and dogs - learn about their lives, their medical conditions, and perhaps share in their experiences.
Lets take a journey together into the Scarlett Room.
Corky was rescued from a dumpster....
My name is Corky. I'm a baby Cocker Spaniel, and if you can believe it, I was found trembling and whimpering in a dumpster that was filled with harmful construction debris like splintered wood, broken glass and rusty nails. Somebody thought I was garbage and threw me away. I don't know how anyone could mistake a little three month old puppy for trash. I guess they just didn't want me anymore and got rid of me.Find out how Corky was saved and see this affectionate pup on video.
Understand the plight of a shelter animal
Because knowledge is power
One at a Time: A Week in an American Animal Shelter
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The Dogs Who Found Me: What I've Learned from Pets Who Were Left Behind
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Lost and Found: Dogs, Cats, and Everyday Heroes at a Country Animal Shelter
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Shelter Dogs
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Bridging the Bond: The Cultural Construction of the Shelter Pet
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North Shore Animal League America Rescues over 100 Dogs From a Puppy Mill in West Virginia
Two North Shore Animal League America Emergency Rescue Teams returned from West Virginia with over 100 dogs, including pregnant mothers, mostly dachshunds, who were seized in Parkersburg, West Virginia from a commercial breeding operation know as a "puppy mill."The emergency rescue team responded to a call for help from the Humane Society of Parkersburg after Wood County officials removed over a thousand dogs from an internet-based dog breeding business in the largest animal rescue operation in West Virginia history.
It is estimated that over 500,000 puppies sold every year in pet stores have come from the horrific conditions of puppy mills. Please, don't buy that puppy in the window... adopt today!
Find out about the Federal Puppy Mill Bill which will help stop animal abuse and neglect at puppy mills.
Watch the Animal League's life saving efforts at work as they save helpless and abused dogs from a puppymill.
Celebrities Work Together To Expose Puppy Mills
Jana Kohl and Baby shed light on the terrible existence of puppy mills with the help of celebrities
The never-ending cycle of puppy mills is horrendous and wrong. As long as people buy their pets from pet stores, helpless breeding dogs will continue to live in terribly small cages without ever seeing the light of day or feeling the love of the human touch. They are treated as disposable items, sometimes resulting in injury and death due to inhumane conditions and treatment. By adopting from a shelter and refusing to buy from a pet store you will become a partner in the fight against puppy mills.Watch the Video of Jana and Baby helping North Shore Animal League America bring awareness to puppy mills.
Buy Jana Kohl and Baby's Book: A Rare Breed of Love today! Share it with all those you know to help expose the truth of puppy mills and help encourage animal rescue and adoption.
Baby's story has even inspired the fight to inact "Baby's Bill", a Federal Puppy Mill Bill, which will help stop animal abuse and neglect at puppy mills.
2008 Dogcatemy Celebrity Gala
North Shore Animal League America presents the Third Annual DogCatemy Celebrity Gala. This pet-friendly event will take place on November 6, 2008, from 6-10 PM at the spectacular venue, Capitale, located at 130 Bowery Street, NYC. At this Red-Carpet event, an expected crowd of 400 people will screen celebrity-made short films starring their pets. Awards will be presented for Best in Show, Best Tail-Waggin' Comedy, Best Musical, Best Dogumentary and Best Pawformance. Join notable celebrities like in 2007, when Rachael Ray, Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky, Richard Belzer, and Katie Lee Joel attended. Also meet authors, socialites, media influentials and supporters of North Shore Animal League America at this year's event!
Buy your tickets today!
Watch 2007's DogCatemy Awards Gala Celebrity Winners!
The North Shore Animal League America's DogCatemy Awards 2007 Red Carpet Gala was held on November 29th. The Mistress of Ceremonies, Fox TV's Good Day New York Co-host, Jodi Applegate did an excellent job throughout the night.There were many celebrities in attendance who also made their very own videos about their pets. Those included were Robin Quivers and her cat Kelly, Rachael Ray and her dog Isaboo and Richard Belzer and his dog BeeBee. Experience the event yourself and meet the dogs, watch the interviews and see the beautiful venue all organized to help support NSALA!
View the award winning celebrity videos:
- Julia Szabo and Tiny Tim for "Best Dogumentary"
Dr. Debbye Turner and Nora for "Best Musical"
Beth Ostrosky and Bianca for "Best Pawformance"
Hallie Kate Eisenberg and her six pets for "Best Tail Waggin' Comedy"
Gary Dell Abate and Murphy for "Best in Show"
Also, the League introduced the winner of its online Amateur PetFlix Video contest, Rick Caran and his poker playing JilliDog,"My Pet's Got Talent,"
Swiss was almost put to death....
A couple of months ago, little Swiss was tied to a pole and left to die. Someone didn't care what happened to him. There is no way to know for sure how long Swiss was left there without food or water before he found himself in a local city shelter. But Swiss was far from saved; the shelter had to put him in quarantine for six months. When Swiss was found he had awful bites all over his face and body and it was impossible to tell if the dogs that bit him were rabies vaccinated or not. The law requires that Swiss either be tested for rabies or held in quarantine for six months - and the city shelter didn't have the time or space to keep him for that long. Sadly, Swiss would have to be euthanized to test for rabies.
Find out how Swiss was saved from certain death.
Help Me Heal
Help Me Heal is an extraordinary program that helps animals receive the surgery or special care they need to live a happy, healthy and normal life. The Help Me Heal animals rely on kindhearted donations to assist with their medical issues.Read about the most recent animal in the Help Me Heal program.
This little guy is named Willie. He's an adorable and affectionate 2 month old kitten. As you can see Willie is missing one eye and is spending some time recovering at the Animal League.
Willie came to the Animal League with a severe respiratory infection and poor eyes. Actually, the globe in his left eye ruptured and needed to be removed. That's why he has to wear an e-collar around his neck to prevent him from irritating or rubbing his eye socket.
Make a donation today and help Willie and some many others heal!
Grammy Award-Winning Singer Mýa speaks out for Tour For Life 2008!
Once again, North Shore Animal League America is participating in their annual life saving event - Tour for Life. Their mobile units will be criss crossing the United States, allowing them to help animals in need in states all across the country.
This year, North Shore Animal League America is happy to have Grammy Award-winning singer, actress and devoted animal owner and enthusiast, Mýa as their Tour for Life spokesperson.
Watch Mýa's commercial for Tour for Life 2008.
Read last year's Tourblog.
Sardine & Lobster need a home!
What an adorable pair of kitties that will warm any home.
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Hey there ladies and gents. Yep that's right, we are those cute, cuddly little ladies named Sardine and Lobster. As if our names weren't adorable enough have you seen our faces?!
For some reason we've been unable to find the right home and have been living at the Animal League since May, 2007. Our previous parents were moving and couldn't take us with them so they left us with friends at the Animal League. Although we were very scared at first we've come to appreciate the love and care we receive. However, we would really love to find a family to call our very own. A home where we could run around, play, be loved and show affection with our soothing purrs! We would do best in a home without young children, but other kitty friends would be just fine. Do you have a place in your heart for us?
If you are interested in adopting Sardine and Lobster, contact dorits@nsalamerica.org
Meet Jenni and Her Babies!!!
And Learn How You Can Become A Monthly Sponsor For Newborns All Year Long!!!
This little pile of pups belong to a beautiful and loving Black Labrador Retriever mix named Jenni. Jenni and her pups found safety in North Shore Animal League America's Foster Care Ward where Jennie gave birth to these adorable puppies. North Shore Animal League America rescued a pregnant Jenni from a southern municipal shelter. Had the Animal League not rescued Jenni - neither she nor her babies would be here today.Read more about these precious pups and their caring mother.
Become a Help Every Little Pet (HELP) Sponsor and provide the monthly care that so many newborn puppies and kittens need.
Bring a Shelter Animal to Their Forever Home
It's clear when you look into their eyes why adopting a shelter animal makes all the difference
A Wonderful Update on Spikey!
Helping provide a happy life for all animals is what makes the work of the Animal League so meaningful.
While the Animal League treasures every animal that comes through their doors, there are always some pets that find an extra special place in their hearts. Spikey was one of those pets. The Animal League adored this beautiful, shy and loving pup since he arrived and dedicated themselves to finding him a loving home to spend the rest of his life. They knew it would be difficult because Spikey was such a young pup, but already had a life-threatening heart murmur that would shorten his life drastically. But their dedication to providing him the life he deserved was unwavering. You can only imagine the joy that each of the employees and volunteers felt when one special animal lover came along to provide Spikey with a loving family. It is a story like this that makes the hard work of the Animal League worthwhile.
Find out how Spikey is doing today!
Read Spikey's original story.
Watch Spikey's video as a pup.
Tour For Life 2008 Ends With A Bang
After completing their nationwide tour North Shore Animal League America ends with a celebration at FAO Schwarz
After scouring the country to save countless animals North Shore Animal League America ended their annual Tour for Life with a huge finale event at FAO Schwarz in Manhattan. Mýa, the cast of Chicago and Edie Falco, along with some many others, gathered together to help promote pet adoption and to support North Shore Animal League America's mission. View the finale slideshow to see the precious puppies and kittens!!
Read the Tour For Life Blog!!
Do You Want To Adopt and Can't Make It to North Shore Animal League America?
Find a local shelter near you using 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com, because adoption saves lives!
1-800-Save-A-Pet.com was created by a group of dedicated animal lovers who are passionate about animal adoption. They believe that pet adoption can help make the world a better place for millions of homeless pets. And so does North Shore Animal League America! That's why the League became 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com's sponsor.
1-800-Save-A-Pet.com is a non-profit pet adoption charity that helps shelters, humane societies, SPCA's, and pet rescue groups advertise their homeless pets to adopters for free. They are all about getting homeless pets into homes. Using the power of TV, the Internet and a toll-free phone number they work to connect adopters with shelter pets and help pets go from alone to adopted. Their mission is to work towards helping the good people at shelters and rescue groups find homes for their pets.
Take Your Very Own Virtual Tour of North Shore Animal League America!
There's no need for a tour guide here, take a look around yourself.
The Famous Dog Day at Shea Has Come to a Close!!!
Someone definitely let the dogs out as the NY Mets hosted North Shore Animal League America's final Dog Day at Shea on Friday, September 5th, 2008. Wonderfully behaved dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds were adorned in their best Mets attire as they proudly paraded around the warning track.
While the Mets may have lost the game to the Philadelphia Phillies the day turned out to be a barking success as a sold-out picnic area was home to hundreds of excited Met fans and their four-legged friends.
Watch a slideshow of all the furry attendees!!
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2008 Pet Adoptathon
It's that time of year again! . North Shore Animal League America is once again hosting their 36 hour adoption event featuring as many as 700 animals.
Pet Adoptathon, a program of North Shore Animal League America, will bring together shelters in all fifty states and every time zone around the world to find loving homes for pets and promote the importance of adopting a shelter pet. Shelters will be participating in places as far away as the Fiji Islands, Finland, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Romania, Turkey, India, Canada, Nigeria, Lithuania, South Africa and Australia.
In 1995, Pet Adoptathon began as a North Shore Animal League adoption weekend, with the goal of finding homes for each and every dog and cat at the League. That weekend, over 500 needy pets found loving homes. This recipe for success needed to be shared. Ever since, the League has invited shelters around the world to participate in Pet Adoptathon.
Bradley's Blog!
Hear from everyone's favorite pooch.
After more than a year in the League's care, a life-saving operation, an adoption contest and winning the hearts of people nation-wide, the most beloved black Labrador boy, Bradley, has finally BEEN ADOPTED!! Find out all about Bradley's adoption and his new home.Read the famous Bradely's Blog and learn more about Bradley's journey while at the League.
Angel's Amazing Update!
This beautiful dog is on her way to recovery and will be ready for adoption! Won't you take her home?
North Shore Animal League America is thrilled to give an update on their heavenly dog, Angel. Angel has made a complete recovery from her extremely harrowing ordeal and her progress is nothing short of amazing. She has actually surpassed everyone's expectations; and to look at her, you wouldn't believe it's the same dog at all!However, the best news of all is that Angel was adopted by loving owners and is finally in her forever home! She now has the life that she longed for and deserved. This perfect union was made possible because of the work of North Shore Animal League America!
Read Angel's full update
See Angel's original story below. What a difference love and support make!
Angel's Fight to Survive and the Saviors That Helped Her
One dog's struggle to live captures the hearts of us all
Meet Angel, a female Terrier-mix between one and two years old. Weighing only 24 lbs, this precious dog was barely hanging on. Having been without food or water for weeks, left alone in the harsh days and nights of winter and wandering the streets never knowing the love and warmth of a family and home, Angel truly needed help. North Shore Animal League America was lucky enough to receive a call - a call that brought Angel into their lives. Having been starved to the point of death and suffering from a terrible skin condition causing an infection all over her already frail body, another shelter knew that the League would be the only place Angel could receive the care she needed to recover.Watch Angel's Video.
Read more of Angel's powerful story.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by how they treat their animals."
Give These Patient Pets A Wonderful Home!
North Shore Animal League America adopts out over 20,000 animals each year. Now that is quite an accomplishment. However, there are a few long-term residents that have been at the League, having not yet found the special caring owner that will provide them with the loving, wonderful home they long for and deserve.
At the League Friskies Cat Habitat - constructed by Purina in 2004 - cats that have been in their care for over 30 days are able to roam cage-free. That's because this facility was designed with the help of a well-known cat behaviorist. While this environment provides its feline residents with the ability to roam freely, play, and socialize with the other pussycat residents 24 hours a day, it does take them out of sight from the many adopters that can bring them home.
Read about some of the long-term cats in the League's care that would love to be adopted into a home of their very own. And the best part is, the adoption fees for cats in the Habitat are waived!
But wait! There are some special dogs that would love homes too. The League always takes the time to work with dogs with special behavioral needs and those that have been in their care for longer periods of time. That's why they created the Buddy Program.
This program assigns associates and managers to canine buddies to help the dogs on various issues such as housebreaking, socializing, and manners or even just to give them extra exercise, and try to bond emotionally with each and every one of them.
Meet the lovely dogs in the Buddy Program and take one home today!
Update on Star!!
Find out how this special cat is doing in her new home.
Read Star's update from her new owner!
Beth O's Column
Read Beth Ostrosky's Thoughts and About Her Passion For Serving As North Shore Animal League's Spokeswoman
Each month Beth Ostrosky let's supporters of North Shore Animal League America know just why she cares so much about their hard work and their mission. As a dedicated spokeswoman for the League, Beth loves to educate others about their work in her monthly column. Read Beth's current posting and also view all her previous posts! Get Your Pet Supplies From Fetchdog and Help Support the League's Cause
FetchDog, an online pet supplier, began as the dream of a bunch of dog-crazy friends with a common complaint-why was there no great place online to shop for our dogs or to connect with dog experts and other dog lovers?
They have created a fantastic online resource to purchase quality pet supplies. And the best part is that Fetchdog will donate to North Shore Animal League America 6% of your purchase- so start ordering. Ruff! And that's an order from the League's precious pups!
The Famous Trio - Venus, Carmen and Pablo - Complete Their Media Tour
These three two-legged chihuahuas are burning rubber with their new wheels all over the media!
The three chihuahuas rescued by North Shore Animal League America were featured all over the news and in the paper once they got their wheels in January 2007. The three precious little puppies pranced around both in and out of their new carts.
Find out more:
Read the article featured in the NY Post
See the NY Post's photo shoot taken right at the League
Watch the slideshow of these pups created by WNBC
Read the article written by CBS
Watch the CBS Newcast featuring the "Wheelie Pups"
You can even become a Sponsor of Venus, Carmen and Pablo!
Have you seen NSALA's commercial?
North Shore Animal League America's spokeswoman, Beth Ostrosky, recently dedicated her time once again to record a commercial letting everyone know how they can help the League this holiday season. Adopt An Adult Dog Today!
Beth Ostrosky, the spokeswoman for North Shore Animal League America, recently appeared on WNBC to let adopters know why adult dogs are such a joy and pleasure to adopt.
Shop Online and Support NSALA's Mission!
Shop for your dog, your cat or yourself right on NSALA's website. Not only will you be able to treat your furry friend, but you'll be giving back to NSALA. Now that's purrfect! Sponsor Progam
At North Shore Animal League America, every effort is made to find the best home for the pets in their care. Sadly, many of the dogs and cats that come to the League have been abused or neglected and others are injured or have chronic illnesses.Through sponsorship you can choose a special needs dog or cat and your monthly contribution will enable the League to keep their promise to this animal of always providing a safe place to live and the necessary medical care they need and deserve.
You can sponsor an animal of your very own for only $5 a month. Think about it, you can save an animal's life for just 17 cents a day. Become a Sponsor Today!.
What to know more:- Read about all the dogs in the program
- Read about all the cats in the program
- Become a HELP sponsor and save a newborn
NSALA's three special chihuahuas, Venus, Carmen and Pablo, were all born without their front legs. They will require a lot of therapy and a specialized cart to allow them to get around. Becoming their sponsor will allow NSALA to continue to provide them with the physical therapy and care these precious pups deserve. Sponsor all three pups for only $12!.
Give the Gift of Sponsorship. The Perfect Gift for any Animal Lover!
Celebrate a special occasion, holiday or birthday with the unique and thoughtful Gift of Sponsorship.Your gift will help support one or more special needs pets year round and enable North Shore Animal League America to keep their promise of always providing a loving home and the necessary medical care special needs animals need and deserve. Your gift recipient will receive:
- A Sponsor Certificate of Appreciation personalized in honor of your gift recipient's name and yours; plus a color animal photo and history of the pet that you have sponsored in their name.
- A letter of thanks and gratitude from North Shore Animal League America.
- Quarterly mailings which include animal updates for all dogs and cats in the program highlighting their health and well-being.
- The League's quarterly newsletter, "Pawprints" which will keep your loved one informed of all the exciting happenings at the League.
Pure Breed Pets Available for Adoption
North Shore Animal League America has been successfully placing homeless pets, including pure bred dogs, into loving homes for over 60 years. Most people only associate pure breeds with actual breeders and not with animal shelters or rescue groups.
Find out what pure breeds are currently available at the League.
Looking For A Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic?
SPAY USA is a program offered by NSALA; its goal is to make spay/neuter services affordable to those who might not otherwise spay/neuter their pets. Now you can find an affordable spay/neuter program and clinic among their 1,000 locations nationwide which employ 7,000 top-notch veterinarians in the network. Venus, Pablo and Carmen get some new wheels!
NSALA's precious trio has been working really hard to learn to walk on their back legs, but now they have some help thanks to Eddie's Wheels of Shelburne Falls, MA. But that's not the only good news, these three have found their forever home. The dedicated Veterinary Technician that has been fostering these pups since they came to the League could never part with her loving new family and has adopted all three!
Cat of the Month
If you are looking for the purrfect cats, Chester and Zoe may be just what you are looking for! This brother and sister duo are just as cute as can be. They are sweet and loving, are up to date on their shots and ready to go to a wonderful home.Are you interested in adopting Chester & Zoe.
You can also see all of the lovely cats up for adoption.
Dog of the Month
Recently, North Shore Animal League America had the pleasure of meeting a warm and loving dog named Pippin. Pippin is a beautiful five-year-old female American Pit Bull Terrier mix, and though her face looks happy, her heart is not.Sadly, Pippin's loving owner had passed away. Without understanding what was happening or why, Pippin found herself upheaved from her every day happy life of long walks, daily kisses and familiar surroundings. Life as she knew it had changed. Without rhyme or reason, Pippin was in a strange place, and her loving master was nowhere in sight. Pippin was in a municipal kill-shelter, alone and frightened and void of a certain future. But that all changed when North Shore Animal League America brought her through their doors. At five-years-old, Pippin is still very active. She loves to go for walks and run around in the park. Though she's not wild about cats, she does get along well with other dogs, but prefers to make the decision of which dog, on her own.
Won't you come down to the Animal League to meet Pippin? She's waiting for you so come on down to the Animal League today and get charmed!
Are you interested in adopting Pippin?
You can also see all of the lovely dogs up for adoption.
Leave a Message Telling NSALA How They Brought A Special Friend Into Your Life
Let everyone know about the loving companion pet you've built memories with thanks to the work of North Shore Animal League America
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Legacy Lane, Your love will be set in stone!
When we bring an animal into our home they not only become our pet, they become our family. You can memorialize a loved one with a brick dedicated with a special message. Will North Shore be visiting your town? Check out their schedule.
North Shore Animal League America has multiple mobile adoption units that travel all over the tri-state area. These same units are used to help in large rescue efforts; these were deployed to aid after Hurricane Katrina and more recently to help during a puppy mill rescue mission in Virginia.Will NSALA be in your town? Check their schedule.
North Shore Animal League's Special Second Chance!
Each month a special-needs animal story will be featured to let you all know about the wonderful work NSALA does and the special pets in their care that need a home.
Dierk is a young German Shepherd mix. He is a big boy, but truly a gentle giant. Loving and silly, he is just a great big playful puppy at heart. He loves to go for walks and loves affection even more. It is so much fun to take his sweet face into your hands and cover it with kisses, and he is so receptive to all of it. Dierk especially likes to sit next to someone he cares about as they rub his ears and under his chin! Those are his sweet spots.As most large breed dogs experience at some point, Dierk is having trouble with his hips. He is still being examined by specialists to determine whether or not he requires hip surgery, so a full prognosis is not available at this time. What Dierk needs most right now is a loving foster home with a loving family who can spoil him with hugs and make a safe and hip-friendly environment for him. He gets along very well with other dogs, so don't let a family pet stop you from taking this wonderful dog home. He is just a doll.
If you are interested in adopting or fostering Dierk, please contact Jeni at jenir@nsalamerica.org
Volunteer at North Shore Animal League America
North Shore Animal League America simply could not survive without the help of dedicated, caring animal lovers just like you who generously volunteer at the League each week. From bottle-feeding motherless kittens to offering foster care to special needs animals, volunteers improve the quality of life for the tens of thousands of homeless pets that are sheltered at the League every year.
Ways to Volunteer:
Adoption Center: Dog walking, socialization, feeding, cleaning, grooming, rescue, basic health care, training and obedience, adoption counseling, mobile adoption assistant, answering telephones.
Medical Center: Dog walking, socialization, vet tech aide, administrative assistant
Foster Care Parenting: NSAL America does not believe in killing animals. Therefore, there is always a group of special animals who need the kind of individual care that can be difficult to provide in a shelter environment. Possibly you can help. All animals placed in foster care continue to receive the full range of services from the League. Foster care is the humane alternative to extended stays for the special needs animals at the League.
Humane Education: Give tours, visit schools, create educational materials, etc.
All it takes to start is:
- an application
- an interview
- some basic orientation classes
- and a weekly commitment
Ways to Volunteer:
Adoption Center: Dog walking, socialization, feeding, cleaning, grooming, rescue, basic health care, training and obedience, adoption counseling, mobile adoption assistant, answering telephones.
Medical Center: Dog walking, socialization, vet tech aide, administrative assistant
Foster Care Parenting: NSAL America does not believe in killing animals. Therefore, there is always a group of special animals who need the kind of individual care that can be difficult to provide in a shelter environment. Possibly you can help. All animals placed in foster care continue to receive the full range of services from the League. Foster care is the humane alternative to extended stays for the special needs animals at the League.
Humane Education: Give tours, visit schools, create educational materials, etc.
The History of North Shore Animal League America
The story of how a garage harboring dogs and cats grew into a life-saving organization helping over 1 million animals to date!
In 1944, a few animal lovers in Port Washington, New York got together and formed the North Shore Animal League. Their work was a modest effort at first, with the shelter being simply a garage. But the dedicated group worked hard to improve and soon a few fenced outdoor runs were built. A bit of money trickled in to feed and care for the stray animals.
Elisabeth Lewyt, one animal lover who heard about the League, decided she wanted to learn more. She couldn't believe this unusual shelter never destroyed animals. So in 1969 she attended their next meeting with her husband, Alexander M. Lewyt.
Click on the lovely photos to read more about how NSALA came to be.
Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center
Pet Health Center
Pet Health Center Business Hours
The Pet Health Center is open 7 days a week - 9am to 7pm
Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 516-883-2000. The clinic is located in the shelter, in the Pet Admittance Area. Below are examples of just some of the low cost services available:
Exams $35
Rabies Vaccine $22
Drontal $12
Fecal Test $15
DTM $10
Micro Chipping $30
Nail Trim $5
Full list of services available.
The Pet Health Center is open 7 days a week - 9am to 7pm
Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 516-883-2000. The clinic is located in the shelter, in the Pet Admittance Area. Below are examples of just some of the low cost services available:
Exams $35
Rabies Vaccine $22
Drontal $12
Fecal Test $15
DTM $10
Micro Chipping $30
Nail Trim $5
Full list of services available.
