The Helen Keller National Center in Port Washington, NY (HKNC) provides training and support for independent living while having practical, real world applications. The philosophy of HKNC is to prepare for a great job, where you pursue your passion and devote yourself to a cause. At North Shore Animal League America, our staff does - Read more
Mutt-i-grees Ambassadors Raise Awareness for Shelter Pets
Mutt-i-grees Student Ambassadors have done fantastic work raising awareness for shelter pets this year! The amount of compassion shown by the students is truly moving and we are very proud to be working with these students and teachers to help rescue animals. This is the first year we went global with - Read more
How Does a Pet Benefit Your Mental Health?
If you own a pet, you may have noticed that they make you feel better. Perhaps you settle in with your dog after a long day, or find feeding your cat to be rewarding. What you may not know is that science backs up what many people have experienced. Owning a pet provides mental - Read more
Ambassador Program: A Global Perspective
The Mutt-i-grees National Student Ambassador Program was established in 2014 to identify and cultivate students who have the desire and passion to advocate for and help raise awareness of Mutt-i-grees: animals that are waiting to be rescued or that are residing in shelters. Students participate from schools, libraries, youth organizations and clubs. The Ambassadors - Read more
Meet the 2021/22 Student Ambassadors
Every year this program engages and recognizes students who want to advocate for shelter animals. They will demonstrate the significance of the human animal bond to cultivate empathy and resiliency. We are inspired by these students who will take action to educate their community on the importance of rescue and what it means not - Read more
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Honoring His Legacy of Compassion
Martin Luther King, Jr., would have turned 95 years old this year. In just 39 years, he brought about dramatic social and moral change in the United States and around the world, and he did so through words and courageous actions. Fundamentally, Dr. King was a teacher, and a brilliant one at that. His - Read more
