News & Blog
Where we share important announcements, media releases, and other relevant information about our animals, staff, and adoptions!
Abandoned in Puerto Rico, Loved in Vermont!
Manny's happy tail is an example of what happens when compassion has no borders and people collaborate to help animals in need. He was rescued Read more...
The Best Things Come In Small (& Loud) Packages
Claire was a tiny and sick little thing when she first arrived at NCAL. You may notice from her photos that her eye is hazy Read more...
A Totally Different Dog Within Months of Adoption
Rudy was a happy-go-lucky pup who arrived at NCAL from South Carolina. Although he was quite underweight when he got here, it didn't stop him from Read more...
Gentle Giant Loves to Hang Out
Dota is a strikingly handsome gentle giant who arrived at NCAL from the south last year. This big boy was with us for a short while, Read more...
Potential Adopters Can Meet Animals by Appointment!
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" after weathering the Read more...
Previously a Stray Cat, Today a Snuggle Bug!
Chanel was originally found as a stray and was one of our first intakes this year. When she arrived, she was nervous and unsure of everyone she met. While it Read more...
Abused Dog Who Never Stopped Wagging His Tail
Big Mac was originally found tied up without food or water behind an abandoned house, with a collar cutting into his neck that left a deep wound, scars all over Read more...
Share Your Love, Sponsor A Kennel!
Share your love with an animal in need by sponsoring a cat or dog kennel! Your sponsorship will help support the needs of each resident during their stay for your Read more...
Earthquake-Devastated Dogs arrive at NCAL!
Luna, Coco, Logan and Manny just made their way to NCAL all the way from Puerto Rico, thanks to The Sato Project who are on the ground saving as many animals Read more...
Double the Fun (& Trouble) with Zack and Tank
While we celebrate every pet’s journey that finds a storybook ending, we especially love those of the ones with special needs. Zack and Tank were two Read more...
Grab your tickets for Menagerie’s Animal House!
Want to do good and have fun doing it? Animal-lovers (and even ‘likers’) are invited to venture back to their college days and enjoy a night of fun and philanthropy Read more...
Menagerie Online Auction Extended!
We have extended our Menagerie Online Auction until Thursday, February 20th at 5pm. Last chance to grab these brand-new, limited edition J-skis 186cm and other fantastic items for an incredible Read more...
Community Snowshoe/Open House Cancelled January 18th
The "I's" of January are upon us! Unfortunately due to Ice, Illness and Inclement Weather in the forecast, the community snowshoe tour of the horse farm and open house planned Read more...
The Best Things Come in Small Packages
Adopted from NCAL in May, 2014, this tiny guy has been living the best life with his family and treating the world like his oyster. All Read more...
Monty’s Match Made in Heaven
Here at NCAL, we believe that even human-animal matches are made in heaven. Take Diesel for instance (now called Monty), who was a relatively quiet guy Read more...
NCAL Purchases 14-Acre Ryder Brook Horse Farm
North Country Animal League has received a $445,000 gift for the purchase of the neighboring “Ryder Brook” horse farm. Made by an anonymous donor, the gift allows NCAL to Read more...
Dog who had never been indoors is now a homebody
Cheerio is an older boy who arrived in one of our first out-of-state transports this year. Within days, it was evident to us that this Read more...
Sable and Bolt’s 3 Year Gotcha Day
When animals arrive at North Country Animal League, our staff take every measure possible to make sure that they are comfortable. Among other things, this Read more...
Giving Tuesday is just a few days away! Last year, around 3.6 million people took part in this global movement for kindness. This year, we invite you to be a part Read more...
Holidays are the Happiest at Home
Pluto is a sweet boy who arrived at NCAL from an out-of-state rescue group last fall. As soon as he arrived, we could tell what Read more...
George and Stella’s Happily-Ever-After!
George and Stella arrived at NCAL two years ago. They were bonded seniors who had lived in one home their entire lives. So understandably, they Read more...
House Passes Bill Making Animal Cruelty A Federal Offense
This week, the House of Representatives unanimously voted on a landmark bill that will make animal cruelty a federal offense with a penalty of up to seven years in prison. Read more...
Howl-o-ween Open House at NCAL!
Get ready for some spooky-tastic, tail-shaking fun with the animals on Saturday, October 26th, from 1:30-3pm! This year, our open house will feature eerily fun activities, animal-inspired treats, contests and Read more...
Yappy Hour & Cause for Paws Raffle Drawing!
See you Wedneday, Sept 25th, 5-7pm at Idletyme Brewing Co. for the highly-anticipated Cause for Paws Raffle Drawing & Yappy Hour! The event features live music, great food and lots of fun, Read more...
Please Help Alexander Get His Second Chance
Rescued only weeks ago from a high-kill shelter in the South and brought to NCAL, Alexander’s time is once again running out – now for a very different reason. What Read more...