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Donor Spotlight: Maria Calcanes

Maria Calcanes would love to volunteer at our Long Island Adoption Center. But she’s just a tad busy. First there are her three dogs, Suki, a 14-year-old Pomeranian; Butters, the Maltese, also 14; and Bruno, her 18-month-old Toy Poodle. And the cats: Mushroom and Big Boy, 6-year-old Tabbies; Toby, the 4-year-old Tuxedo; and Misty, who is 9 and has epilepsy. And the newest rescue is sweet Alice, who was probably dumped and is living upstairs while under observation. She might be pregnant. Not to mention the five felines who live on her porch, plus the four in backyard shelters, and the feral colonies she visits. All are spayed/neutered and up to date on medical care. So, yes, Maria would love to volunteer, but with more than 20 animals depending on her, well...you get the picture.

By |2023-03-01T10:32:35-04:00March 14th, 2019|

Sabrina’s Struggle to Breathe Easy

At first glance, the Tortie named Sabrina—from a South Carolina rescue—seemed like any other eight-month-old kitten. Then one of our veterinarians noticed she was having a difficult time breathing.  He immediately thought it might be a lung issue and ordered an x-ray to investigate further.

By |2019-03-28T15:06:02-04:00March 14th, 2019|

It Takes a Village to Save a Dog

Seeing Bean today posing for a photo in his red bow tie or romping in the snow with his canine sibling in his Long Island, N.Y. home, you would never know what an incredible story he has. Bean had to fly 8,500 miles and wait more than a year to find “his” family.

By |2019-03-28T14:07:49-04:00March 13th, 2019|

Mobile Rescue Team Arrives Safely with 61 Puppy Mill Survivors

North Shore Animal League America’s Mobile Rescue Team huddled through tornado alerts with blaring sirens and then faced snow and below-freezing temperatures during their seven-state trip to rescue mill dogs and puppies in a collaborative effort with our partner, National Mill Dog Rescue.

By |2019-02-13T12:59:02-04:00February 13th, 2019|

From Injured and Alone to a Happy Home

Cranberry has been loving life in her new home. So much so, her new family have renamed her “Freyja” after the goddess of love in Norse mythology. “She is doing really well! She's adjusted completely and is already spoiled. She has compete control of the house,” says Mark, Freyja’s newly adopted Dad.

By |2019-04-12T13:46:41-04:00January 28th, 2019|

Winter Safety Tips to Keep Man’s Best Friend Safe and Warm

When winter's chill strikes it's time to bundle up when you brave the outdoors and double up on the cozy blankets indoors. But what about man's best friend? We asked the experts in our Pet Health Centers a few questions on how to help keep our canine companions warm and safe this winter.

By |2021-04-07T09:37:40-04:00January 15th, 2019|

Donor Spotlight: Esther Merten

In November, Esther Merten will fly to Lapland. She’ll live in a glass igloo for a few days and watch the northern lights. She also plans to see reindeer. Esther is 84 years old.

By |2022-06-14T14:25:56-04:00December 14th, 2018|

Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Tis the season to be jolly, with bright lights and decorations galore. But don't forget our four-legged friends when decking those halls. These helpful holiday pet safety tips will make sure everyone enjoys this festive season.

By |2024-01-04T12:22:31-04:00December 13th, 2018|

Mobile Rescue Team Brings 43 Dogs and Puppies to Safety

At North Shore Animal League America, our no-kill mission knows no season. Rather, it is a year-round commitment to every dog, cat, puppy and kitten in need. As temperatures were dropping our Rescue Team met up in Missouri with our partners at National Mill Dog Rescue to help bring 43 dogs and puppies, who were rescued from the horrors and inhumane conditions of commercial breeding facilities, to the love and safety of our Port Washington, NY campus.

By |2018-12-13T10:32:47-04:00December 11th, 2018|