News & Blog
Where we share important announcements, media releases, and other relevant information about our animals, staff, and adoptions!
Raise the WOOF – virtual talent show fundraiser
Tune your guitars and dust off your tap shoes - welcoming acts of all kinds and talent of all ages! Enter our #RaiseTheWOOF virtual talent show for a chance to Read more...
Maka Conquers Her Fears & Steals Hearts
At NCAL we witness everyday how animals who have been through crisis have so much love and joy to give, when given the right opportunity. Read more...
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Pet Food Drive for Families in Need
In an effort to bring relief to local pet owners in Lamoille County impacted financially or otherwise by COVID-19, NCAL will provide pet owners in need with food and supplies Read more...
Mari’s Time Was Up
Mari may have never known real kindness before she stepped off the trailer at the North Country Animal League. This sweet and gentle senior mare came to the U.S. originally Read more...
Abandoned Senior Finds His Happy Tail
While Crawford is now in his very own home where he will spend the the remainder of his days being cared for, our guess is that Read more...
2020 Fall/Winter Newsletter
Read about what has been happening at NCAL on our 2020 Fall/Winter Newsletter here.
Petey Fits Right In!
In many cases, shelter dogs spend quite some time adjusting to their new families and living in a home. Petey however, was not one of them. Read more...
Our COVID-19 ADOPTION PROCESS
NCAL is committed to the health and well-being of our community and staff. With an abundance of caution we have slowly begun to get back to "normal". Animal adoptions and Read more...
Skip’s Broken Heart is Healed!
Skip and his brother Ben sadly arrived at NCAL last month after their owner passed. This left both of them heartbroken, confused and displaced. But Read more...
Fynn Finally Finds His Forever Home
Fynn was adopted from us as a puppy, but returned over the summer because he was not a good fit. Having spent much of his adolescent years Read more...
Free Pet Food Shelf for Those in Need
Beginning Wednesday, April 1st and while supplies last, we will be offering a free pet food shelf outside our shelter for anyone in need. Our stock of dog and cat Read more...
Double the Trouble, Twice the Fun
Raising twins is no easy task, but it’s certainly gratifying, especially when they look this cute. Adopted in August, Zazu and Zella have been keeping Read more...
Bobo Finds His Forever Couch
From the moment Bobo arrived at NCAL, all our staff were smitten with this boy - he had short stubby legs but a big personality, Read more...
FIV Fabulous and Proud
Francie was rescued from a local cat colony along with her mom by Feline and Friends Foundation, when they were both detected with FIV while undergoing Read more...
From Hoarding Case to a Life of Love
Louis was among a group of 20 dogs and puppies who were rescued from a local hoarding situation in October. All now have a much Read more...
NCAL 2019 Annual Report now available
At our virtual Annual Meeting last night, we reflected back on how grateful we are for the 513 innocent lives we saved and placed in forever homes, among other accomplishments, Read more...
Foster Failure Reigns Supreme
Dixie has had a wonderful 17 years in what was originally meant to be a temporary foster home. Today she reigns supreme as Queen Bee in Read more...
Register for Summer Horsemanship Camp & Riding Lessons Today!
Spaces are filling up fast for our highly-anticipated Summer Horsemanship Camps. Hurry and sign your kids up while you still can. Learn more or register for camps here. Private and Read more...
Bambi Is All Grown Up
Adopted from NCAL 12 years ago, Bambi has had a wonderful life by her human sister's side. There really is nothing like growing up with a Read more...
Mr. FOMO on Four Legs
Blue's Happy Tail shows us that bringing home a new pet, especially one that is behaviorally difficult, takes a lot of work. But with time, patience Read more...
Kitten & Baby Brothers Will Grow Up Together
Adopted from NCAL earlier this week, we can already tell what a beautiful life Weasel is going to have with his new family. Our favorite part Read more...
Wallflower Turns Into A Butterfly
Martha was found during the winter under a good samaritan's porch who brought her to NCAL. When she arrived, she was incredibly fearful of people and Read more...
Activity Sheets for Kids
Check out our printable animal-themed activity sheets for kids. Each of them have the opportunity to keep young people engaged and learning for hours while having fun at the same Read more...
Bella Wins “Best.Dog.Ever!” Title from Mom
When Bella arrived at NCAL, all our staff were immediately charmed by her happy-go-lucky personality. She couldn't help but be taken over by full-body and bobtail Read more...