North Country Animal League is a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. NCAL relies on donations from individual donors, corporate sponsors, grants and events to operate. Last year it cost approximately $725 to house, spay/neuter, vaccinate, feed and medicate, when necessary, each animal we placed. The average stay was three weeks, though some stay only a couple days and others for several months.

Please help us help our orphaned animals.  You may direct your funds to operations (which includes pet care), humane education or building upkeep by clicking the button below.

In Memory Of or In Honor Of: Additionally, you may make a donation in memory of or in honor of someone or a pet. The donation will be published in one of our newsletters during the year. Contact our Director of Operations at (802) 888-5065, ext. 110 or by e-mail at adopt@ncal.com.

The Guardianship Program:  This is another giving opportunity and a great gift for a birthday or anniversary or to honor a favorite pet companion. To become a guardian, you help cover the care of animals in one shelter kennel for six months ($70) or one year ($120.) You can choose either a dog or cat kennel. An inscribed card will be displayed on the kennel for the chosen time period indicating the animal or human friend or family member you are honoring with your donation. In addition, you or the recipient of your gift will receive an acknowledgement card as well as a follow up letter at the end of the chosen time period. For more information, contact the Director of Operations at the above number and e-mail.

The Emergency Medical Fund is used to provide extraordinary medical care to an NCAL shelter animal. We usually advertise at the shelter and in the local papers when we have an animal in need. Donations are directed to either the Executive Director at (802) 888=5065, Ext. 117 or the Director of Operations (802) 888-5965, Ext. 110.

Corporate Sponsorship: If you are a corporation, please consider being a corporate sponsor. By doing so, you can help us vastly improve the lives of our shelter animals. In return for your generous support, your company name and logo will appear on our web site, in our newsletters and in advertising. There are several levels of giving. Please contact the Executive Director at (802) 888-5065, ext. 117 or email ed@ncal.com for more information.

Estate Planning: You might want to make a gift that will be received after you and your loved ones no longer need your assets. Charitable legacy giving is free of federal gift and estate taxes. There are many ways to leave a gift. The most common is through a will.  Others are a living trust or a life insurance gift. To choose a plan right for you, consult your estate planner, financial advisor or lawyer. To inform NCAL of such a gift, please call the Executive Director at (802) 888-5065, ext. 117 or e-mail ed@ncal.com.