North Shore Animal League America | World's Largest Animal Rescue Org

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.2025-01-06T13:45:42-04:00
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Commit to saving homeless animals when you activate your membership. Make a gift that drives our lifesaving mission forward – and choose your personalized member card.

2025 MembershipHMH SamAdopt 3 Become a 2025 Member Commit to saving homeless animals when you activate your membership. Make a gift that drives our lifesaving mission forward – and choose your personalized member card.  GIVE NOW Help Sam Heal At just five months old, Sam looks like a happy, Morkie puppy. But beneath his joyful energy hides a silent, life-threatening condition. LEARN MORE Help Sam Heal Meet Your New Best Friend Visit us today to adopt a lifetime of unconditional love. ADOPT

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.

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