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Donor Spotlight: Mel and Rochelle Spielman

When she was just four years old, Mel and Rochelle Spielman’s daughter, Bari, announced that she wanted to be a “doggie doctor.” The news did not necessarily come as a surprise to her mom and dad, who, during their 55-year marriage have always had a love for animals, sharing their home with an assortment of rabbits, birds, and, of course, dogs, including their current companion, a five-year-old German Shepherd named Hunter.

By |2020-07-30T12:05:03-04:00June 1st, 2017|

16 Dogs Rescued From Yulin Meat Trade “Festival”

Monday, May 22nd may have been just another day for many, but for the 16 dogs transported to North Shore Animal League America after being rescued from suffering a cruel demise at the Yulin Dog Meat Trade Festival in China, it was a momentous occasion.

By |2024-10-21T10:25:23-04:00May 22nd, 2017|

Can I Provide a Gift From My Trust to the Animal League?

Q: How can I provide a gift from my trust to North Shore Animal League America? A: Here is sample language you can share with your lawyer: On my death my Trustee shall pay to NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA, Federal I.D. No. 11-1666852, 16 Lewyt Street, Port Washington, New York, 11050, [the sum Read More

By |2018-01-11T15:02:27-04:00April 28th, 2017|

Featured Volunteer: Ellen Dunn

When Ellen Dunn first volunteered to photograph the hundreds of adoptable animals at North Shore Animal League America in 2014, she wasn’t sure if she had quite the skillset. An avid landscape photographer, Ellen knew she had the talent and motivation, especially if it meant helping homeless animals find responsible, loving homes, but she Read More

By |2017-10-17T13:10:44-04:00April 24th, 2017|

One Dog’s Story of Hope and Courage

WARNING: Some images may be graphic. Ask anyone involved in animal welfare and you’ll be certain to hear your fair share of horror stories. Cases of neglect, cruelty, and abuse so disheartening that you’d likely turn away in disgust before digesting the bulk of the gruesome details. Severe mange, fractured limbs, embedded collars, starvation Read More

By |2020-06-17T10:46:33-04:00April 11th, 2017|

What is Planned Giving?

Q: What is planned giving? A: Planned giving is a gift that will take effect at a later time, usually at your death. It can take the form of: a bequest in a will or trust, a beneficiary designation of an insurance policy or retirement plan, a transfer on death designation of a bank Read More

By |2018-01-11T15:02:28-04:00March 28th, 2017|

Donor Spotlight: David and Linda Kaltenbach

In September 2016, on the spur of the moment, David and Linda Kaltenbach decided to take a road trip. But it wasn’t just any road trip. It was a journey with a personally meaningful, lifesaving destination. The couple, who live in Oberlin, Ohio, drove more than eight hours and 500 miles to visit North Shore Animal League America.

By |2020-07-30T10:33:03-04:00March 1st, 2017|

Tips to Pet Proof Your Home

Dogs and cats are curious by nature and the best way to keep your pet safe is to pet proof your home for hazards that could cause them harm. Here are some helpful tips on what to look out for to keep your pet happy and healthy.

By |2024-04-15T11:18:08-04:00March 1st, 2017|

How can planned gifts help the Animal League?

Q: How can planned gifts help the Animal League? A: Planned gifts are a wonderful way to make a substantial gift to support causes you hold dear, including, we hope, North Shore Animal League America. We rely on the support of animal lovers like you. The costs associated with operating the world's largest no-kill Read More

By |2018-01-11T15:02:28-04:00February 28th, 2017|