North Shore Animal League America

Beth Stern Completes the NYC Marathon for the Animals! 

Donate Your Vehicle To Save Animals 

2008 Dogcatemy Celebrity Gala 

There was thunderous applause along with woofs and barks at North Shore Animal League America's 3rd Annual DogCatemy Celebrity Gala, at Capitale in New York City, on November 6th. With more than 400 attendees this black-tie event, where people rubbed elbows and paws with celebrities and their pets, proved to be a thrilling evening filled with fun and entertainment.

The media clamored for the best shots as celebrities strolled the Red Carpet at the star-studded charity event. Some of the stars that "pawsed" for the buzzing paparazzi included Beth and Howard Stern, Grammy Award-winning Artist Mýa, Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden, tennis legend Monica Seles, news anchor Jodi Applegate and TV correspondent Maria Menounos.


One of the highlights of the evening was when the King of all Media, Howard Stern, presented a special Crystal Angel Award to his wife and Animal League friend and spokesperson, Beth Stern. He told the crowd how "Beth was his angel as well as the Animal League's angel" and good naturedly joked that he often has to share some of the time he has to spend with her with the countless animals she helps save through her work for the Animal League.

View the award winning celebrity videos:

Martha Stewart for "Best In Show"
Chris Booker and Alycia Lane and Maria Menounos for "Best Tail Waggin' Comedy"
Marcia Gay Harden and Rescue Ink for "Best Dogumentary"
Gary Dell' Abate for "Best Reel Life Tail"
Dr. David Best and Elvis for "Best Pawformance"
Josh Flitter "Best Musical"

View all the celebrity videos submitted

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.

Celebrity Spotlight!! 

As the world's largest animal rescue and adoption organization in the world North Shore Animal League America draws a crowd from near and far. And even has a few celebrities stop by from time to time to adopt a pet or pitch in to help their mission. Their most recent visit was from the one and only Monica Seles.


Monica Seles is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player and a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The legendary Seles became the youngest-ever champion at the 1990 French Open at the age of 16.

Recently retired, Monica has changed her focus from serving tennis balls to tossing them to puppies to play fetch! As a good friend to cherished Animal League spokesperson, Beth Stern, Monica also shares a passion for animals and has joined in our mission to help shelter pets.

In 2008, Monica attended the Animal League's DogCatemy Celebrity Gala in an effort to raise awareness to the plight of shelter pets everywhere, and just recently, during her visit she was bottle-feeding newborns and walking adult dogs at the Animal League.

We are happy to welcome Monica Seles as the newest member of our Animal League family.

Find out who else has stopped by for a visit

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.

North Shore Animal League America's Capital One Credit Card 

Apply today and help save homeless and orphaned dogs, cats, puppies and kittens with each purchase you make. A full 1% of every purchase will be donated to the Animal League. Plus an additional $25 after your first purchase. There is no feeling like the warmth of saving lives. So apply today and begin to feel the warmth each day... while you shop!

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.

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.... 

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.
My name is Alexa. I'm a young, adult terrier mix and because of a really unfortunate accident, I only have three legs. I don't really remember much of what happened; it all went by so fast. One minute I was running loose in the street and the next minute there was a really loud screech of a car.

The next thing I remember was my leg hurting really badly. It wasn't working right either. I must have managed to make my way into someone's backyard 'cause that's where I woke up.....

Read the rest of Alexa's story and watch her video!!

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 Raisin and Her Babies!!! 

And Learn How You Can Become A Monthly Sponsor For Newborns All Year Long!!!

Just a short while ago, Raisin was wandering the lonely streets homeless and pregnant. Her eyesight is very poor, and she had her babies in her belly to worry about. Raisin's vision steadily grew worse. But luckily, someone found her and took her to North Shore Animal League America. It was at the Animal League that she was able to have her litter in a safe, clean environment through a program called HELP: "Help Every Little Pet." It was a good thing, too, because as it turned out, Raisin actually needed quite a bit of medical care...

Read more about Raisin and her fight to care for her young kittens despite her medical conditions.

Become a Help Every Little Pet (HELP) Sponsor and provide the monthly care that so many newborn puppies and kittens need.

A Wonderful Update on Spikey! 

Helping provide a happy life for all animals is what makes the work of the Animal League so meaningful.

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

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!

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!!! 

2008 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! 

Louie's Happy Tail!! 

Find out about Louie and his Pennysaver feature

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!

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!

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.

Beth Stern Talks About Her Marathon Experience on the Mike and Juliet Show 

Beth Stern, the spokeswoman for North Shore Animal League America, recently appeared on the Mike and Juliet Show to tell all about her marathon experience, her love of animals and to introduce some special pets to the audience!.

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 

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 

Meet Azira. He's a special cat who has been at the Animal League since November of 2006. Azira was adopted as a kitten from the Animal League in 1999 and was really happy, but his owner couldn't take care of him anymore so he was returned to the Animal League's care. Although he's an older cat he still has lots of spunk and loves to chase the other cats around. He spends his days lounging around, and playing in the Cat Habitat just waiting for that special someone to bring him into their life and home. Could that be you?!

Are you interested in adopting Azira?

You can also see all of the lovely cats up for adoption.

Dog of the Month 

Promise is a very sweet girl who loves to be around people and has the cutest eyes you will ever see. She is looking for a home with older kids to run and play with. She loves long walks and is looking for someone to relax and lie down with at the end of the day. She is smart and eager to please and would make an excellent best friend. So visit the Animal League and meet Promise%u2026.her eyes will surely melt your heart. Adopt her today!

Are you interested in adopting Promise?

You can also see all of the lovely dogs up for adoption.

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.

All it takes to start is:

1. an application
2. an interview
3. some basic orientation classes
4. and a weekly commitment

Apply online or visit the office at 16 Lewyt Street, Port Washington, New York. The Volunteer Office is open Monday Friday from 10AM 4PM and Saturday from 9AM 3PM.


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 

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