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North Shore Animal League Issues Holiday adoption guidance and New Year resolutions for pet well‑being

Mixed-breed puppy sitting on a living room rug beside a decorated holiday tree, bathed in warm late afternoon light.

On Dec. 23, 2025, North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington, N.Y., released holiday adoption tips and New Year resolutions designed to help families bring pets into their homes responsibly and keep the experience healthy and stress‑free for animals. Read On…

Lexington rescue reports post-Christmas surge in pet surrenders, cites strain on shelters

A mixed-breed dog resting on a blanket inside a shelter kennel, calm and alert, photographed in natural light.

Paws 4 the Cause in Lexington, Kentucky, said calls to surrender pets surged after Christmas — quadrupling from the previous year — and warned that rural shelters are seeing more than 1,000 animals weekly. Read On…