After waiting years to be in a good position to finally adopt a dog, I was so excited to visit NCAL to meet my new best friend. The wonderful staff helped me narrow down a few different dogs, and I met them all (and loved them all). But, when...

At NCAL we try our best to provide a loving, safe and nurturing space for each and every animal that comes through our doors. Be that as it may, the shelter environment can understandably be a stressful space for many of them. So when an animal takes some time to...

If there was ever anyone who doubted a rescue dog's potentials, Murphy is here to prove them wrong! This incredible pup is quite the super-achiever no matter what role he plays. Fashionista, bed hog, cat dad, dog mentor, outdoor enthusiast... you name it, he's got it...

        Myles originally arrived at NCAL as a transfer from an out-of-state shelter. Unlike most cats, he was social, laid-back and relaxed from the minute he stepped into the shelter. It didn't matter who it was, he always put his best paw forward...

When you adopt an animal, you save more than just one life because you make room for more. So when a home ends up with not one, but two NCAL rescues, it gives us more reasons to celebrate! Dooley, a rather recent former resident and his older sibling Cassie are a...