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Warning: Some images are heartbreaking.  Shortly before Halloween, a tiny black-and-white kitten was found wandering the streets of New York City. Only seven weeks old, he arrived at North Shore Animal League America through our longtime shelter partner Animal Care [...]

The Giving Season The term “good Samaritan” is one of the most beautiful in the English language. Its simplest definition is “a person who helps a stranger in distress.” But, gosh, it’s so much more than that. Being a good [...]

This fall, North Shore Animal League America welcomed a very special guest back to our Port Washington campus: The Dogist himself, Elias Weiss Friedman. With more than 11 million followers across his many social media platforms — including 8 million [...]

1,440+ Animal Lovers Came Together to Raise More Than $400,000 Thanks to the generosity of our incredible community, animals in need are getting the essentials they rely on including food, safe shelter, medical care, compassion, and life-saving rescue when danger [...]

Waived Adoption Fees for Boston Pets Ages 1+ Through December 14 ARL is teaming up with Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Hill’s) to offer WAIVED adoption fees for animals at ARL’s Boston Animal Care & Adoption Center one year and older through [...]

If you’ve lived with cats for years and suddenly find yourself sneezing, wheezing, or itching around them, you might wonder — can you develop allergies to cats later in life? The answer is yes. While cat allergies often appear in [...]

Finding a kitten — or an entire litter — outdoors can be emotional. You may feel the urge to help immediately, but taking the right steps is crucial for their survival. Before picking them up, it’s important to determine whether [...]

The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) received a $2 million gift from Arthur and Paula Rabe on November 13, 2025. The contribution will go towards the ARL’s capital campaign to construct a new three-story, 35,000 square foot $48 million [...]

Build a Happier, Healthier Life With Your Dog Through Training Training your dog is one of the best investments you can make in their happiness and well-being. A well-trained dog is more confident, less stressed, and better equipped to handle [...]

An Important Part of Your Pet’s Routine Regular grooming is a key part of your pet’s overall health. It’s a simple way to prevent discomfort, infections, and other health issues before they start. Each grooming session is a perfect chance [...]