North Shore Animal League

Today I want to talk about an organization that is very dear to me, that being the North Shore Animal League.  I first became aware of their existence around 1974 or 1975.  I was a teenager at that time.  I remember receiving a mailer from them in which they described their mission and asking for donations.  How I ended up on their list at the age of 15 or 16, I do not know.  But I knew, even then, that I wanted to help in some way to save or care for these poor animals that were in need.

I had a job after school at my uncle's furniture store and I would take part of my earnings from that job and periodicially send it to the North Shore Animal League.  As hard as it is for me to believe, that all began some 38 years ago.  I have continued my contributions to them all these many years since.

I believe them to be one of, if not the most effective of all the animal welfare groups at providing humane care for the animals in their charge.  Here is a blurb taken directly from their website:

North Shore Animal League America - Our Beginnings

A Modest Start for a No-Kill Shelter
In 1944, a small group of animal lovers began the North Shore Animal League, intent on finding homes for abandoned pets that would otherwise be destroyed. Starting with just a garage and a few fenced dog runs, the shelter stayed true to its mission as it grew, despite an ever-increasing number of animals in need and funds that frequently ran low in times of crisis.


You can read more about them at www.animalleague.com.


We are fast reaching the deadline to make tax deductible contributions for tax year 2012.  I made a sizeable donation to the North Shore Animal League yesterday.  If you could spare even $5 it would be welcome.  Such a good feeling you get when you know that you have made a difference in the life of an animal who is in need.