North Shore Animal League America
Our Mission
North Shore Animal League America is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals and finding them loving, permanent homes. We are the world’s largest and longest-running no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, working every day to create a future where every pet is cherished.
A Legacy of Compassion
Founded in 1944, we have spent decades pioneering the no-kill movement and setting standards for humane rescue. From our headquarters in Port Washington, New York, we continue to grow our reach, fueled by the unwavering support of donors who believe in our vital mission.
How We Help
Our work is made possible through a comprehensive network of over 2,000 shelter partners and dedicated rescue teams. We actively rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, natural disasters, and puppy mills, providing them with compassionate care, expert medical treatment at our accredited facilities, and essential socialization before they find their families.
Your Partner in Adoption
We believe that every adoption is a joyful partnership, which is why our experienced Adoption Counselors focus on making thoughtful, lasting matches. By prioritizing the unique needs of both the pet and the adopter, we ensure that the transition to your home is a rewarding journey for everyone involved.
Join Our Lifesaving Mission
Ready to meet your new best friend? Visit our Port Washington campus or browse our online gallery to see the wonderful dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens currently waiting for a family just like yours. Together, we can provide the second chances every homeless animal deserves.
- High standards of animal care
- Exceptional medical support
- Stringent adoption/foster policies
7/31 - NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA CELEBRATING DOGust 1st® - THE OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY OF ALL RESCUE DOGS
/PRNewswire/ -- Saturday, August 1st is DOGust 1ST ® – the official birthday for all rescue dogs – and North Shore Animal League America is joining animal...
7/27 - North Shore Animal League America (@AnimalLeague) on X
🚐🐾 Here is this week's mobile adoption schedule! 🐾❤️ Our Mobile Adoption Unit is hitting the road, bringing adorable, adoptable dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens closer to you! Stop by, say hello, and you just might head home with your newest family member. ❤️ 📅 Tuesday,
7/6 - City Life Org - The 28th Annual Broadway Barks
THE STAR-STUDDED DOG AND CAT ADOPTION EVENT HOSTED BY BERNADETTE PETERS and ANDREW RANNELLS SATURDAY, JULY 11th – SHUBERT ALLEY PRODUCED BY BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS BROADWAY BARKS&nbs…
6/30 - North Shore Animal League America at PetSmart, Huntington Station
Find your new best friend a little closer to home as we bring our adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens to your neighborhood.
6/29 - July 4 Fireworks Cause Spike In Lost Dog Reports: What LI Pet Owners Should Know
Along with tips for how to keep your pet safe this 4th of July, according to a local Port Washington-based animal shelter.
5/21 - Brandywine Valley SPCA waiving adoption fees as shelter is overcapacity
This weekend, the Brandywine Valley SPCA is making that process a little easier on your wallet by waiving adoption fees. BVSPCA says fees to adopt all adult dogs and cats (6 months and older) will be...
5/21 - Brandywine Valley SPCA waiving adoption fees as shelter is overcapacity
Fees will be waived all weekend long.
5/21 - Brandywine Valley SPCA waiving adoption fees as shelter is overcapacity
Fees will be waived all weekend long.
5/5 - One Last Lie: Colbert’s ‘Rescue Dog Rescue’ Gets a Fitting Coda - LateNighter
Stephen Colbert said goodbye to one of 'The Late Show’s most reliably absurd—and genuinely wholesome—bits with a retrospective twist Monday night.
5/3 - Top 40 Social Good Trends in May
May 2026 social good - May 2026 social good trends highlight how brands and organizations are increasingly embedding purpose into community-driven initiatives and accessi...
4/7 - Who is Beth Stern? Net worth and more as Howard Stern and wife sued by former employee over “hostile work environment”
Howard Stern and his wife, Beth Stern, were sued by their former executive assistant, Leslie Kuhn, who alleged a hostile work environment.
3/23 - Warren Cox: Dean of U.S. humane work - Animals 24-7
“Everything” about Warren Cox A few weeks ago Warren Cox called, while my wife Beth and I were putting up cat climbing ramps and resting boards in our new back porch “catio,” and asked if we could put together “everything” we had written about him into a little booklet, so that he could show his […]
2/24 - Tears as shy puppy watches his brother get adopted—Now he waits alone
The terrier mix puppies arrived at the New York shelter in October 2025, with only one getting adopted two months later.
