This is a series of diaries highlighting animal rescues around the country and noting and celebrating the work they do to help animals who have no voices but ours to speak for them. I have long wanted to start a rescue but lack the resources or time available to do so right now so this is my attempt to do my part. I hope that these rescues will benefit from the kindness and benevolence of the community here at Daily Kos. I chose this rescue, North Shore Animal League of America, because they are one of the largest no kill shelters in the country. They are an amazing organization and worthy of Kossack attention and care.
North Shore Animal League of America
"Our Mission:
To build our hands-on rescue, rehabilitation and adoption efforts to save the lives of as many companion animals as possible - one at a time - and promote education to increase shelter adoptions, reduce animal cruelty and advance the highest standards in animal welfare.
Our Vision:
Create a world where all companion animals find compassionate, permanent homes and to end animal cruelty and euthanasia.
Our Values:
Preserve and enhance the lives of shelter pets through rescue efforts that remove them from harm’s way
Advance the highest standards in animal welfare to create a more humane world for companion animals
Sustain our no-kill policy, working tirelessly to nurture and heal the physical and emotional wounds of animals in our care, to restore the high quality of life and dignity that they deserve
Speak for mixed breed animals—Mutt-i-grees®—to elevate their status, increase acceptance and reduce euthanasia
Inspire the next generation to be more compassionate and to understand that adopting a shelter pet is the right choice
Organize a global network of partners that share our goals and continue to provide them with resources and innovative techniques to save lives
Nurture relationships that bond people with shelter pets"
The website is here
You can donate here
Those interested in adopting in can do that here
Even more ways to help here
What is the Mutt-i-grees® Movement?
Eight to ten million animals enter U.S. shelters annually–we call these vibrant, healthy and unique shelter animals Mutt-i-grees®. The Mutt-i-grees Movement is a movement that rallies millions of animal lovers to help end animal cruelty. As a unified voice, we can change the world for animals. Learn more
Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum
The Mutt-i-gress® Curriculum is an
innovative program that builds on children’s
affinity for animals and highlights the unique
characteristics and desireability of
Mutt-i-grees®, or shelter pets. Learn more
Become a Sponsor to Animals in Need
Thanks to your support, our Sponsor Program is proudly celebrating its 17-year anniversary of helping special-needs animals.
At North Shore Animal League America, we make every effort to find the best home for the special needs dogs and special needs cats in our care. Sadly, some of the dogs and cats that come to us have been abused or neglected, and others are injured or suffer chronic illnesses.
With the support of our dedicated Sponsors, we're able to care for many special needs pets, including dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and pregnant mothers in our Nursery. Please help us to care for all special needs pets, so we can continue to give them all the medical care and attention they need.
Sponsor a dog
Sponsor a cat
Sponsor the nursery