2019 In Review
Dear friend, As the year comes to a close, we all tend to reflect on the trials we have faced and the advancements we have made in life. In animal welfare, we do the same both personally and professionally. […]
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Dear Santa Paws…
Enjoy this poem written by our very own staff! Dear Santa Paws, all we want this year Is a family to love and one to hold dear. A happy home to call our very own, Some catnip and maybe […]
You shop.
Amazon gives.
You shop. Amazon gives. At no cost to you! • Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to The Animal League. • AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. • […]
Contribute to The Animal League through United Way!
If you participate in the United Way Campaign program through your workplace, did you know that you may designate a portion of your donation to The Animal League? We are listed in the United Way Donor Choice charitable database […]
11 Ideas To Help Furry Friends
The Animal League adopts about 125 pets each month. We also rescue about that many too. Some of them are special cases requiring expensive rehabilitation. Others are pregnant pups who will stay with foster parents through birth and until […]
Sponsor A Blanket!
Sponsor a blanket for one of our adorable adoptable animals, for a nominal donation of $20! These blankets are made by our volunteers with love and once sponsored will follow the animal all the way to their “Happy Tails” home! […]
Love animals? Join our team and make a difference!
Love animals? Want to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets? Come work for The Animal League! Adoptions Counselors The Adoption Counselor works in the Administrative/Animal Care department. S/he processes adoption paperwork and helps new adopters find their […]
Free puzzles, fun for the whole family!
Parents, enjoy these puzzles compliments of The Animal League’s Humane Education department! Download, print, and share with your kids on a rainy day, during play time, or whenever! You may also enjoy these puzzles as a primer to teach […]
Charlie’s Story: A Mutilated Leg & Slit Throat
It wasn’t even 10 days into 2018, and we’d already rescued 3 dogs with serious injuries and broken bones. This is rescue: Charlie’s Story On January 9th at 4:30 p.m., we met our 4th special case of the year, Charlie. Charlie […]
Please help! We are running low on supplies and food.
HELP! We are running low on supplies and food. This month, our animal shelter is most in need of: Pedigree Adult dog food (dry & wet) laundry detergent general cleaning supplies Please consider making a food or supply […]
Puppy Mill Rescue – We Need You NOW
3/9: Edits — The original article was edited below to reflect additional dogs found on the puppy mill property. The original count was at 650 then escalated to nearly 800. We rescued 52 then an additional 28 of the mill […]
The Animal League to the rescue again!
This poor injured pup was running around for days with a broken leg before animal services was able to catch her. They contacted The Animal League to help and she was transferred straight to the veterinarian. We haven’t even had […]
2019 Puppies Bowl
PUPPIES BOWL II LIVE at the LAKE SQUARE MALL Leesburg, Florida Saturday, Feb. 2nd at 1 p.m. It’s a FREE event for the entire family! The stadium will be near AMC Theatre. Be sure to stop by our VIP […]
Celebrating 30 Years: A Look Back. A Look Ahead.
2018 marks our 30th year of rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of homeless pets! We’ve come a long way since 1988! I’d like to share with you where we’ve been, and where we’re going as an organization. Excerpt from The […]
Spin to Win Adoption Event
Come out to the Animal League and SPIN TO WIN! June 15 – July 30, 2018 Not only do we have dozens of pets, including MANY reduced fee adults and puppies, but you get a chance to WIN BIG […]
Howl-O-Ween Costume Pet Parade
Thank you for a great event! We’ll see you again in 2020. Be Part of The Animal League’s Annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Pet Parade Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:00 P.M. City Hall Park Corner of 7th and Montrose Street Downtown […]
Heartworms are deadly, get your free HW test inside
Did you know that heartworms can be deadly, yet are easy to prevent? Heartworm disease is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, if left untreated. Do […]
Clear the Shelter Event. Reduced fees, 5/11-5/13 only!
BIG NEWS!! This weekend only… In order to make room for pets needing rescue, we are cutting adoption fees IN HALF for all regular and Forever Hope canines – that means we have dozens of fully-vetted dogs and puppies starting […]
Have a Heart Recovery Fund Helps Heartworm + Dogs
This year, save a heart – literally! For the week of Valentine’s Day, Monday 2/12/18 – Sunday 2/18/18, make a donation to the Have a Heart Recovery Fund of at least $25 and we’ll send a personalized e-card to your […]
Live Chicago Tribute Concert Benefiting The Animal League
The concert sold out last time this band was in Mount Dora. Buy Tickets Now All ticket proceeds go directly toward The Animal League’s life-saving programs Chicago is a rock-infused, horn-driven musical powerhouse that has inspired generations of professional […]
A Heartfelt Letter & Update from Our President
Reflecting on the year that has nearly passed, I am truly grateful to our supporters who make our animal welfare work possible. 2017 has been a busy year. In addition to our humane education and Nourish the Needy programs, the […]
Abandoned – Part 3: Foster Care & Litters
We continue our behind-the-scenes coverage of animal rescue with a look at our foster care network. Ever wonder how we have all those adorable puppies and kittens? Watch to find out! Be ready for CUTENESS OVERLOAD! We’ll also update you […]
Abandoned – Part 2: Journey to Recovery
Watch Abandoned – Part 2: Journey to Recovery to see what happens first during our intake process for cats and dogs. Abandoned is an original Animal League series following dogs rescued from an elderly woman who died. Because she […]
Abandoned – Part 1: Dogs on Arrival
Join us behind the scenes in our new web series, Abandoned. Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in animal rescue? In our new behind the scenes series, Abandoned, we’re going to show you the intense rescue work […]
Rescue. Rehabilitation. Rehome. Our story.
Benjamin was found wandering, presumably abandoned, at a fish camp. It took 3 weeks before the authorities were called and he was picked up by his local municipal shelter. There Benjamin finally had shelter and food. The municipal shelter attempted […]
The Animal League Expands with Affordable Veterinarian Services
No one is more committed to pets and their families than we are! For nearly 30 years, The Animal League, a 501 c(3) Non-Profit and no-kill rescue located in Groveland, FL, has been committed to helping the pets and the […]
Look at these transformations!
We are Sunshine Makers. Will you be one too? We get calls asking if we can help a pet whose soul is sad, who has been broken physically or mentally, who has lost all hope. Some have survived unspeakable neglect […]
2017 Holiday Tribute Cards for Friends & Loved Ones
This holiday season, skip the presents and send a special holiday tribute card donation instead! We’ll be sending out Holiday Tribute cards by email up until Christmas Eve at 1 p.m. For a limited time, when you make a […]
Pet Holiday Photos
Ho, ho, ho! Santa Paws is coming to town! Back by popular demand, Santa Claus is once again posing with your pets for digital 2017 holiday photos! Come out to Petco in Clermont on December 2nd, 9th, or 16th, […]
Neutron saved by Sunshine Fund
Ahoy Mateys, Captain NEUTRON checking in! As many of you are aware, I found my dream home a couple weeks back. My story reached over 8,275 people, and was shared 90 times! WOW – I am a famous pirate doggy! […]