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North Shore Animal League America (NSALA)

Animal shelter in Port Washington, NY

North Shore Animal League America is the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. Since 1944, we have been saving the lives of defenseless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens — over 1,000,000 to date. Our vision is for a future in which all companion animals find responsible, loving homes where they are free from abuse, hunger, fear, and loneliness and receive the care and respect they deserve.

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25 Davis Avenue
16 Lewyt Street
Port Washington, NY 11050
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Adoptable pets at North Shore Animal League America (NSALA)

We'll also keep you updated on Tom's adoption status with email updates.
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Tom

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Port Washington, NY
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Boise

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Port Washington, NY
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Jerry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Port Washington, NY
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Connecticut

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Port Washington, NY
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Rascal

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Port Washington, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Misty Copeland's adoption status with email updates.
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Misty Copeland

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Port Washington, NY
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Catkin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Port Washington, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Arkansas's adoption status with email updates.
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Arkansas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Port Washington, NY

Shelter FAQs

We are located on Long Island in Port Washington, New York near Great Neck, but we work on rescue and adoption initiatives around the world. Locally, we serve Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, the Hamptons and many other areas. We also have a small location upstate, The Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center.

Additional adoption info

When you come down to NSALA an associate will help you figure out what kind of animal will do best in your situation. At that point they will take out the animals you are interested in so that you may get to know them. You will have plenty of time to play and interact with your new friend in our family friendly areas designated for that purpose. When you decide you want to adopt, an associate will help you fill out an application.

Our adoption fees are as follows:
Puppies (up to 6 months) $350
Adult Dogs (over 6 months) $100
Puppy Mill Rescues $250
Small Breed & Pure Breeds (over 6 months) $250
Kittens (up to 6 months) $100
Double Kittens $150
Adult Cats (over 6 months) $50
Double Adult Cats $75

Where applicable, a $50 Spay/Neuter deposit is required for kittens, $75 for puppies.
Please note that adoption fees at our mobile adoption locations may vary.

Please note that adoption fees at our mobile adoption locations may vary.

Email Contacts:
adoptions@animalleague.org
info@animalleague.org

Pets at shelters & rescues near North Shore Animal League America (NSALA)

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75 Marino Avenue,
Port Washington, NY 11050

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Manhasset, NY 11030

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We'll also keep you updated on Frank's adoption status with email updates.
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Frank

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Manhasset, NY
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Shadow

Jindo

Male, Adult
Port Washington, NY
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Bentley

Beagle/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Manhasset, NY
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Athena

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Port Washington, NY
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Bonded Pair
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Rubens

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Great Neck, NY
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Ozzie

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Manhasset, NY

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