Supporters turned out in force to kick off our 2023 Giving Day in style at The Standard Hotel in NYC. Representatives from Fetch Pet Insurance were also on hand to receive our Crystal Collar Award®, in honor of their long-standing partnership and dedication to Animal League America.
Animal League America’s Shelter Pet Outreach Team (SPOT) connects rescue animals with those in need of solace and companionship. Their efforts reached new heights when a group of veterans from the New York State Veterans Home at St. Albans made an unforgettable trip to our Adoption Center.
Jeter, the first-ever Mutt-i-grees School Dog, was a hero to the thousands of children. After serving the school community for more than 12 years, Jeter sadly crossed the rainbow bridge. He will be missed but will always be remembered by those lives he touched.
Presented in partnership with Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, this lifesaving event found loving, responsible homes for thousands of shelter and rescue pets throughout the month of May, teaming up with our more than 2,000 shelters and rescue groups worldwide.
More than 28,000 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens across the country have been adopted since Tour For Life – the world’s largest cooperative pet adoption event – launched 23 years ago. This year, adoption events with our shelter partners took place in 66 cities and towns, across 39 states.
The first-ever “Great American Rescue Bowl” premiered February 12 on the Great American Family Channel. Hosted by North Shore Animal League America spokesperson, board member, and foster parent Beth Stern and pet rescue expert Larissa Wohl, the two-hour special brought viewers behind-the-scenes with emotional stories of animal rescue, fostering and adoption.
Running the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon as part of Team Animal League was a dedicated group of 30 athletes, who trained while raising money to support Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center. Team member Tom Zukowski was honored with the Crystal Collar Award® for his longstanding commitment to North Shore Animal League America.
September 2022 marked the fifth anniversary of the North Country Initiative Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center in Glens Falls, NY, and their mission to help community cats and reduce overpopulation. To date, the NCI team has provided hands-on rescue and assistance to 5,000 felines in desperate need.
The sun was shining on the Monarch Rooftop in NYC on June 6 for the fourth annual Wooftop, where friends of North Shore Animal League America helped kick off our Giving Day fundraising event. Supporters were rewarded with puppy love, in addition to great food, specialty cocktails, and live entertainment.
One of the most destructive storms in Florida’s history, Hurricane Ian left residents struggling in its wake. As always in times of crisis, Animal League America mobilized its resources to help, bringing people together and forging new partnerships in the process.