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More families need help keeping their pets fed No one should ever have to choose between feeding themselves and their pets. Yet for the 1.1 million Massachusetts’ residents whose budgets are affected by current events and changes in family food [...]

For Connie and Mary Jane, a shared love of animals has been a constant throughout their lives. After years as professors in Boston—Connie in clinical psychology and Mary Jane in the humanities—they retired to Cape Cod, where they embraced a [...]

‘It blew me away’: Skyrocketing veterinary bills are hitting Massachusetts pet parents hard By Dana Gerber Globe Staff, Updated November 7, 2025 Article excerpt: Edward Schettino, president of the Animal Rescue League of Boston, said the private equity push is [...]

When five-month-old Glinda, a tiny black Terrier mix, arrived at North Shore Animal League America, she was in crisis and fighting for every breath. Initially rescued by the Animal Care Centers of New York, she was suffering from severe pneumonia. [...]

Walk & Wag 2025: Taking Strides to Save Lives Beneath a brilliant autumn sky, North Shore Animal League America’s 9th Annual Walk & Wag brought hundreds of animal lovers and their dogs to the scenic Garvies Point promenade in Glen [...]

When Curt’s Pitbull mix, Charlie, started limping, he hoped it was a passing strain. As the weeks went by, however, the limp worsened until Charlie struggled to put weight on his back leg. “He was constantly in pain,” Curt recalled. [...]

The Mutt-i-grees Global Ambassador Program sparks student passion and purpose, blending humane education and service-learning to explore the connections between people and animals with the goal of inspiring meaningful change. Our Mutt-i-grees Ambassadors are always exploring new and evolving projects. [...]

“He seems truly happy” “We’re so glad we could give him the second chance he deserves..” – Marissa” “Bruce Wayne” aka Tantor When Marissa and her husband visited North Shore Animal League America in search of a companion for their [...]

Happy Gratitude Month! Some people think Thanksgiving happens only once a year. I disagree. For me, Thanksgiving occurs 365 times a year. I find it in the faces of my resident cats and rabbits and all my fosters. Every day, [...]

Recent renovations have made life even more enriching for residents of our Feline Behavior & Long-Term Care Home. The upgrades  focused on the front outdoor catio and porch, replacing all enclosure materials with more secure, durable options and installing all-weather [...]