Animal League gives homes to 170 pets

Stephen Romano

Over the July 4 weekend, the North Shore Animal League America held an adoption event in Port Washington, finding new homes for 170 animals, which includes the  league’s off-site adoption program.

“It was an incredible weekend that was very busy,” said Sylvia Ottaka, the senior director of operations. “It was a great time to find a new best friend.”

Because  170 cats and dogs were adopted, the animal league now has room to rescue 170 more animals, which it will care for and try to find new homes, said Ottaka. 

With over 100 volunteers pitching in, potential adopters were smoothly walked through the process, said Ottaka. The screenings take about two hours, and potential adopters meet with animals and counselors, being instructed on pet ownership and care before taking their new pet home.

“Events like this are very important because they bring large crowds,” said Ottaka. 

Not only were people given the opportunity to adopt a new pet, but the organization was accepting donations, too.

 Also, because it mainly relies on volunteers to help arrange and help out during the events, the Animal League is always looking for people to pitch in. Volunteer opportunities are available in animal care, dog walking, medical fields and other areas, said Ottaka.

 The Animal League places  animals for adoption daily and through events, but Ottaka said that large turnouts allow the group to place the most pets for adoption.

“Every time you adopt, you’re saving two lives: the pet you’re adopting and the one you’re allowing us to go rescue,” said Kathleen Lynn, director of communications at the Animal League.

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