Port Washington Coronavirus: Animal Adoptions By Appointment Only

PORT WASHINGTON, NY—North Shore Animal League America’s adoption center is currently conducting adoption by appointment only, the organization announced Friday. Their adoption team is currently contacting pre-approved adopters with a scheduled day and time to complete their adoption.

"The health and well-being of NSALA staff, volunteers, adopters, and the community remains our priority at this time," Kathleen Lynn, a spokesperson with the animal league, said in a news release.

The adoption center currently has over 40 dogs of various ages and sizes on campus, as well as more than 100 felines, from kittens to older cats, all looking for loving homes, according to NSALA officials.

"As always, the animals on the NSALA Port Washington campus are being well-cared for by our devoted staff," Lynn said.

In addition to finding homes for more than 110 canines, some which came from the organization's recent mill dog rescue, they have also placed more than 30 animals into foster homes.

During this time, the Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center will remain open to see sick patients and emergency cases only.

While the animal league is doing adoptions by appointment, NSALA’s Adoption Center is temporarily closed to the general public in accordance with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s statewide directives and to control the number of people in the adoption center at any one time.

For residents who are interested in fostering an animal, please visit: https://www.animalleague.org/get-involved/foster-care-program/

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