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Beth Ostrosky Stern with a new friend available for adoption at the Norht Shore Animal League. Photos courtesy of NSAL

Numerous puppies and breeds are available for adoption.

Southampton - For more than 60 years, North Shore Animal League America has worked to make the world a safer, friendlier, healthier place for animals in need. Since 1944, the League has placed more than 845,000 lost or abandoned pets in loving homes.

Additionally, the League has performed countless routine and extraordinary medical procedures, and taught tens of thousands of caring people to be good friends, companions and caretakers to the pets they've adopted through the League. Across the United States and around the world, dogs, cats, puppies and kittens rely on NSAL America to represent their interests and provide them with healthier, happier lives.

Spokesperson Beth Ostrosky Stern has worked with the North Shore Animal League America to assist with their adopt a puppy program. NSAL offers a mobile adoption program, and has a fleet of mobile adoption units that enable them to bring animals into the community in a self-contained vehicle that may house up to 50 animals.

NSAL also offers mobile adoptions.

Working in collaboration with many tri-state shelters helps local shelters adopt out animals as well as raise awareness in that particular community about their shelter. Each year the Animal League offers over 1,000 of these mobile adoption events to the tri-state area.

Some Tips To Care For Pets
According to NSAL below are some tips to be sure your pets are safe and happy this summer:

 • Make sure your pets are protected with flea, tick and heartworm treatments and are up-to-date on vaccinations. Keep a file with your pets' medical information and keep track of necessary follow up shots and appointments.

 • Keep identification on your pet at all times, and make certain that the information is current and legible.

NSAL has saved tens of thousands of puppies from puppy mills.

 • Just like humans, pets need good dental hygiene. Try brushing your pets' teeth or giving him snacks that prevent and/or remove plaque. Ask your veterinarian which dental services they provide and when you should utilize them.

 • Is your dog eating grass? Unless it's been treated with fertilizer or pesticide, don't worry. It could mean he has a bellyache, or it could just be his natural instinct to aid his digestion.

 • Springtime means spring showers and sprinklers which can leave puddles of standing water. Try not to let your dog drink out of puddles, as standing water can be filled with bacteria leading to gastrointestinal upset or ailments.

 • Know your pet's proper body weight and feed him accordingly. Take note how his body reacts to his food and ask your vet if a special diet is in order. Exercising (playing) with your pet is not only good for their figures; it's good for their hearts and minds too.

 • Nothing beats a leisurely ride in the car. If you're taking your pet with you, make sure he is properly contained. Don't put him in the back of a pick-up truck where he could fall out or let him hang out of open windows where debris can get in his eyes or he could get hurt.

Ostrosky Stern and NSAL are devoted to keeping pets safe and happy.

 • Just like us, our pets have allergies too. If you notice obvious signs of allergies like swollen eyes, frequent scratching, fur/skin conditions or sneezing, you may want to take your pet to the vet to explore those allergy symptoms.

 • Grooming is not just about vanity. Keeping your pet clean and groomed prevents skin irritations, fleas and ticks and keeps his temperature regulated. Make sure his nails are trimmed but not too short.

 • The outdoors is not the only thing pets get a fever for in the spring. Springtime is mating season! Make sure your pet is spayed or neutered so that they don't contribute to overwhelming pet overpopulation problem.

 • Certain common spring plants can be extremely hazardous to your pet. Many can cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested and some can even be deadly.

To learn more visit www.AnimalLeague.org, and visit the daily calendar to see other animals available for adoption.