Our Story

//Our Story
Our Story2020-12-04T16:47:19-04:00

Founded in 1944, North Shore Animal League America has grown into the world’s largest, most comprehensive, rescue and adoption organization. View our timeline to see how far our little shelter has come.

Our Life Saving Lineage

2024

Supporters Step Up for Walk & Wag

Our 8th annual national Walk & Wag Fundraising Challenge united animal lovers from 90 cities and 22 states to raise over $100,000 for homeless animals. The Challenge culminated with a finale in NYC, where participants enjoyed a vendor fair and 3-mile walk along Hudson River Park.