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Why adopt from the League?
As the world’s largest no-kill pet rescue and animal adoption organization, North Shore Animal League America has over 300 animals just waiting to be your new best friend.
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Where are you located and how do I get there?
We are located in Port Washington, NY. For driving directions and public access information please
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What is the adoption process like?
When you come down to NSAL 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.
What are the adoption fees?
Our adoption fees for are as follows:
| Puppies (up to 6 months) |
$175.00 |
| Dogs |
$75.00 |
| Kittens (up to 6 months) |
$100.00 |
| Double kittens (up to 6 months) |
$150.00 |
| Cats |
$50.00 |
| Double Cats |
$75.00 |
| Pure Breeds |
$200.00 |
| Pure Breeds (under 6 months) |
$225.00 |
| Small Mixed Breed Dogs |
$150.00 |
Adoption fees at our mobile adoption locations will vary.
I am looking for a specific breed. What do I do?
We generally have a large selection of mixed breed animals, and a smaller percentage of purebreds. Occasionally we also receive older purebred dogs. Most of our puppies and dogs come in on the weekend, so the best selection is available Saturdays and Sundays early in the day.
What breeds will I find when I come down?
Although we have a wide variety of breeds, you will almost always find a large selection of these breeds and breed mixes: lab, terrier, border collie, chow, shepherd and pointer.
I work full time, does that mean I can’t have an animal?
If you are not home 8 to 9 hours a day there are still many animals who will do fine in your family. We do not recommend getting puppies under 6 months of age if they will be alone for more than 3 to 4 hours at a time. Instead consider a dog older than 6 months, or a cat of any age. As long as you are able to provide 3 to 4 walks a day for a dog, and spend plenty of quality time with your pet when you are home, as well as care for its emotional, nutritional and medical needs you will make a fine pet owner. Those individuals who are not home more than 8 or 9 hours a day should consider getting a cat, or holding off on getting an animal until the situation changes.
I’m allergic, can I still have a pet?
Yes, although most cats will aggravate your allergies, there are several different varieties of dogs that won’t. For example, poodle and poodle mixes have hair instead of fur and so will do fine with most people who are allergic..
What’s DSH?
This acronym stands for Domestic Short Hair, which is the most popular type of cat to come into our and most other shelters. These are basically mixbreed cats who come in all shapes and sizes.
Have more questions?
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516.883.7575