May 5 & 6, 2002-North Shore Animal League holds it’s annual Pet Adoptathon
In
1995, North Shore Animal League (NSAL) America initiated what has become
the largest yearly animal adoption event ever. Now, every year over
2,000 shelters in more then 28 countries throughout the world participate
in the pet adoptathon. The shelters are open for 36 hours with the goal
of finding homes for each animal in the shelter.
At
NSAL in Port Washington, the shelter set-up a large tent with animals
for adoption and Petland Discounts was there with raffles and give aways
to help raise money for NSAL and help with the adoptathon. They also
set up an area where they performed dog agility shows.
North
Shore Animal League America adopted over 500 dogs and cats at this year’s
annual pet adoptathon.
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About
North Shore Animal League:
Founded
in 1944, the North Shore Animal League (NSAL) is a non-profit humane
society dedicated to finding the best home for each pet in its care.
Everyday
the league rescues animals from local animal control facilities and
shelters. These animals are then placed for adoption along with the
many other homeless pets left in their care.
The
League’s adoption center, veterinary hospital, emergency medical
service, training center and other facilities are open 365 days a year.