North Shore Animal League America , Inc.

Our Pet Health Centers—comprising the Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center, the Don and Karen LaRocca Pet Wellness Center, and the Freed Special Recovery Center—address all aspects of pet health, from prevention to treatment. Staffed by skilled and compassionate veterinary professionals, these facilities provide high quality, affordable care for animals in need. The Lewyt Medical Center, accredited by the prestigious American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), provides comprehensive medical, diagnostic, surgical, and dental services. The LaRocca Wellness Center offers a full range of preventive care, including physical and aquatic therapy, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling. The Freed Special Recovery Center affords comfortable isolation for animals with contagious disease, ensuring a safe environment for all. Open to all pets, the Centers support our no-kill mission to Rescue, Nurture, Adopt, and Educate.

North Shore Animal League America collaborated with Yale University’s School of the 21st Century, to develop our revolutionary humane education/social emotional learning program, the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum. Now in its tenth year, it has been adopted in more than 5,000 classroom, home, library, community, and after-school settings. The program has two goals: promoting awareness of the desirability of shelter pets, referred to as Mutt-i-grees and enhancing children’s resilience and social emotional competence. Mut-i-grees Curriculum has print and digital resources for grades PreK – Grade 12. Each session includes an educational/development objective, with hands-on activities focusing on shelter pets. Visit muttigrees.org for more information on the program and service learning opportunities for students.