Paws and Purpose for VolunTEEN Enya Sakhrani From an early age, Enya knew she wanted to follow in her mom’s footsteps and volunteer at North Shore Animal League America, but first she had to wait until she turned 16. Now she is enrolled in our VolunTEEN program and loving every minute of it. With a passion for animals and desire to make a difference, Enya hopes one day to become a veterinarian, and is soaking up the time she gets to spend at Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center. She chose to focus on helping with our felines, since her resident dog is not cat-friendly and havi ..read more

April is the Coolest Month Celebrating volunteers everywhere. The best things about volunteering happen in the quiet moments when you do something for someone and realize without being thanked or recognized that what you did made life a little sweeter, easier, and safer for another. Sometimes volunteers save lives; sometimes they enrich lives. But honestly, whatever you give is nothing compared to the satisfaction and sense of purpose you receive in return. April is National Volunteer Month, so I want to take this moment to thank everyone who gives their time, talents, and energy to a cause ..read more

Morgan Brown, Volunteer Since 2022 Forging an Unbreakable Bond When Morgan started volunteering at Animal League America, he didn’t know the gifts he would receive in return included a new best friend. As a lifelong area resident, Morgan was familiar with North Shore Animal League America. When his work schedule changed in 2022, a friend suggested Morgan volunteer to help with our dogs in his newfound free time. Right away, Morgan had an affinity for the adult dogs. “The older guys really make the best companions, they already know what to do,” he said. “People walk in locked in on get ..read more

Michiko Hashimoto, Volunteer Since 2012 A Cat Care Champion Since 2012, Michiko has given her time to benefit the well-being of our felines at North Shore Animal League America. Michiko’s love for cats began during her childhood in Japan, with a mischievous four-legged companion who stole her heart. Michiko was devastated when her parents gave the cat away, but miraculously her beloved pet escaped and found his way home; cementing her lifelong passion for cats and the enduring bonds we form with them. Now as a volunteer at Animal League America, Michiko finds enjoyment in providing car ..read more

Our Port Washington, NY Adoption Center is filled with amazing dogs and cats looking to find responsible, loving homes. To help our furry friends find their new homes, we’re offering the following adoption special starting Wednesday, March 27 through Sunday, March 31. Save 50% off adoption fees for all dogs and cats 4 months and older.* Our Adoption Counselors are ready to help, and our animals can’t wait to meet you. Here are just a few of the adoptable animals you’ll find! Meet Remi Meet Spudz Meet Jolie Meet Cadabra Meet Laila Meet Callie Meet Bama Meet Nicky Meet R ..read more

Pets are not just like family, they are family. That’s why it was so heartbreaking when we first learned about Violet. Found abandoned in an empty home when her family packed up and moved away, Violet was suffering from a painful skin infection and nursing her litter of nine puppies. With no access to food or water, Violet was in desperate need of help. Our Mobile Rescue Team answered the call from our shelter partner, Friends of Marshall Animals in Marshall, Texas, who first discovered Violet. She was painfully underweight, and her coat was very patchy. When she arrived at our ..read more

Question If someone is threatening to trap and kill my cat, who is microchipped and has a collar, what can I do? Answer I am sorry to hear about your situation. Keeping your cat indoors would prevent people from trapping and harming your cat. Depending on the relationship with the person making the threats, an animal’s “parent” can also try to get a protection order. Michigan law states that the person seeking the order may seek to enjoin “… Any of the following with the intent to cause the petitioner mental distress or to exert control over the petitioner with respect to an animal in which th ..read more

Question Due to time constraints, I had to give my dog to a foster/adoption organization. However, less than a few hours after giving him up, I contacted the agency to see if I could get my dog back, but they said no. When they came to pick up my dog, they did not provide me with any paperwork to confirm the exchange. I asked them again if I could get my dog back because I realized I had made a mistake in giving him up. Now, the organization has been harassing me and threatening me, claiming that I abandoned my dog, which I did not. The dog was very well taken care of—he was neutered, groomed ..read more

Question Our neighbor sent us a letter threatening legal action if our dogs enter their yard again. They also contacted our landlord about the issue. Our fence, which is 21 years old, needs replacement, but our landlord refuses to do so. Recently, after a storm, a fence post was down, and our dogs entered their yard. We promptly called them, and they came over right away. Despite this, the neighbor sent us a nasty letter. My husband immediately fixed the fence afterward. Do they have a legal case against us? Answer As the expression goes, “Good fences make good neighbors.” This expression is p ..read more

Cats, Dogs, and Bunnies Love them, don’t leave them! This is Pattycake. She’s a one-year-old beauty abandoned by her family. Her biggest quirk? She hates other cats, even their scent on me! In many ways, she’s a typical Tortie, which means she’s smart, opinionated, and stubborn. Some people call this “tortitude,” but I’ve learned from experience that “you can’t judge a cat by her colors.” Pattycake is with me in Florida, and I’m trying to find her a second chance with an experienced cat adopter who has no kids at home. Her backstory breaks my heart. She was found as a tiny kitten and brought ..read more