We are the world’s largest and longest running no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.

We are the world’s largest and longest running no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.2025-02-10T11:09:43-04:00
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Listen to Your Heart

Homeless animals with life-threatening heart conditions are calling to you.

Listen to Your Heart Homeless animals with life-threatening heart conditions are calling to you.  DONATE NOW SpayUSA® for Healthy Pets Learn about the benefits of spaying/neutering your pet and search our nationwide network for affordable spay and neuter services. LEARN MORE Love is a Four-Legged Word Adopt today for a lifetime of unconditional love. ADOPT 2025 HeartSpayUSAValentines

We are the world's largest and longest running no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.

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

Local, national, international, puppy mills & emergency rescues

Urgent medical care, grooming, training & loads of TLC

Making matches that last a lifetime

Shelter pets teach students essential skills for success

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, over 1.2 million animal lives have been saved.

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Exams Performed

Exams performed along with 4,232 spay/neuters and 35,363 vaccines administered

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Adoptions Facilitated Globally in 2024

We are a world leader in setting best practices for adoption. In 2024, we facilitated tens of thousands of adoptions working with our network of over 2,000 shelter partners.

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Education organizations using the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum

Reaching students, advancing and enhancing learning.

Something to Bark About

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Share your story on social media using #GetYourRescueOn or on our Family Album!

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