Happy Tails!

Arnold is an irresistibly handsome boy with a loving personality and in his time with us became a favorite among staff and volunteers. This sweet ginger boy Read more...

Baloo, gentle and fun-loving like the Jungle Book character, was adopted last September! After reading about Baloo on NCAL’s website–funny, friendly, and never misses a meal!–Lisa had a feeling the feline was the one for her Read more...

Adopting a pet can be an extraordinary adventure. Tiny and Sarah’s special bond has led them to be best of buds, sharing a bed every night, becoming inseparable. Read more...

Hector is an incredibly sweet feline who was found as a stray and brought into NCAL in rough condition. Extremely malnourished and covered in fleas, ticks, and maggots, Hector required immediate medical Read more...

Devyn recognized at a young age that she had so much love to give, and that as she grew older, she could use that love to give an animal Read more...

From the moment she saw Nora Jane, Michelle felt an immediate connection and knew they were meant to be together. The road was a long one; after she lost her cat of 10 years, she began Read more...

Tiny but mighty, Pluto is a confident dog thriving in his forever home today. Like thousands of others, Pluto’s is a story of transformation - it Read more...

Bruce and Leslie Gaulf have been connected to NCAL since the very start of our organization. The couple adopted their first NCAL dog  in 1995, and have given three more NCAL dogs forever homes since then. Read more...

The Garcia Family knows that shelter pets make the best pets! They have now adopted both a dog and a cat from NCAL! Their dog, Red, was adopted 5 years ago and this month they Read more...

  Stefanie and her family have always adopted shelter pets. When their oldest adoptee turned fifteen in August of 2020, they decided to get their sweet old pup a companion to spend the rest of Read more...

It was a long trek for Clementine before she reached NCAL earlier this summer. Originally found abandoned in an alleyway with a litter of seven, Clementine and her kittens Read more...

When Kate and her family first came to meet with Pluto, her youngest son laid down on the floor with him to play. Pluto was nothing but patient and sweet Read more...

In February 2021, after grieving the loss of his beloved dog Jasper, Peter felt it was time to start looking for his next companion. Peter has always adopted his Read more...

When brothers Ross and Dwight first arrived at NCAL, they were very underweight and under-socialized kittens who needed multiple weeks of medical care and enrichment before they were Read more...

Buddy was surrendered back in February of 2021 for behavioral reasons. During his time at NCAL, Buddy received behavioral support and training, learning how to follow Read more...

When Avie (now Maeve – or Mae for short) first came to NCAL in late March, she was quite reserved. She found it difficult to trust people, preferring Read more...

After a little over a month of rehabilitation at NCAL, Trooper was ready to be placed in a foster home where he could continue to gain Read more...

        Dear NCAL,   Hi! I have been having the most wonderful time in Burlington so far. (www.sliderrevolution.com) My mom says I was amazing in the car right after she picked me up Read more...

          Roger began his journey on the other side of the country in Smith County, Texas where he was rescued from a large-scale neglect case. Roger and nearly 40 other dogs were Read more...

          Last summer, Carla and Jim lost their beloved 15-year-old dog. While they grieved for their loss, they realized they missed the presence of a dog around the house. They spent the Read more...

          When Florida arrived at NCAL in February, she was unsure of why she suddenly found herself in the unfamiliar shelter setting. While her ears would perk up & she would accept Read more...

Originally named Licorice, this mini-panther was adopted in August. She has since been renamed Suki after a cartoon warrior princess by her human mom, and it is safe to say that she Read more...

        Clover and her human mom, who is an adaptive athlete, have been adventuring in their CRV housecar for the past few years. From being snuggled up in their van-bed to the hospital Read more...

At NCAL we witness everyday how animals who have been through crisis have so much love and joy to give, when given the right opportunity. Maka is one shining example – Read more...

        While Crawford is now in his very own home where he will spend the the remainder of his days being cared for, our guess is that his life before NCAL was a Read more...