We are the world's largest and longest running 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 2023, 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
Experience a year of "Happiness Unleashed" with North Shore Animal League America. Each month showcases the joy and compassion that defines our no-kill mission. Join us in celebrating the unbreakable bonds between pets and their adoptive families, embodying the spirit of happiness unleashed with every rescue and adoption.
Join us for a special afternoon on Sunday, September 8th at The Black Sheep Ale House, the only craft beer bar in Mineola. Enjoy their outdoor seating area while you meet some of our adorable, adoptable puppies! Don't forget to check out the Chance Auction, where you can find a variety of fun and unique items.
When I read that August 17 is National Black Cat Appreciation Day, my heart skipped a beat, and I immediately thought of our magnificent Leon Bear. Howard and I lost this 20-pound bundle of pure joy and sweetness to cancer on September 12, 2018. Looking back, I remember how dignified, regal, confident, and intelligent he was, with his lustrous coat and his wise golden eyes. To us, he meant just the opposite of bad luck. We were so lucky to have known and loved him.
The end of summer means shorter days and families spending more time focused on getting ready for back-to-school and new schedules. This means less time for our furry friends. Now is the perfect time to incorporate your pet into the family’s new routine to make the transition easier for everyone.
At North Shore Animal League America, we believe in caring for all animals in need, for however long or short a time that may be. Through the support of our Comfort Pet Hospice Care, a part of our Foster Care Program, we are able to provide animals with terminal illnesses the compassionate care they need to live their final days surrounded by love. For a loveable senior tabby named Cutie, the program has been a blessing.
Adjusting to a shelter environment after losing the only home they’ve ever known has taken Pearl and Piper lots of resilience, but these precious felines still have an abundance of affection to share. This beautiful, senior mother-daughter cat duo has spent the past two years in our Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center, patiently waiting. They just need someone to give them a chance.