Listen to an interview with Steve Oakes, NEAS Adoption Counselor and Communications Director, on how we get our animals and address the nationwide problem of pet overpopulation.
Northeast Animal Shelter in the News
If you are from the media, and would like to contact us, please email Steve at steve.o@neas.org. We also welcome phone inquiries. Please call the shelter at 978-745-9888, ext. 352.
2012
A heartwarming story of a Marine adopting a puppy on his return from Afghanistan.
Yet another nice story, this one about a cat reunited with its owner.
Animal Friendly licence plates support spay/neuter efforts in Massachusetts and help end the tragedy of pet overpopulation. Find out more information (PDF) about the Animal Friendly licence plate or order yours today.
2011
In this Swampscott Patch article, read why acquiring a pet should not be a hasty decision.
Agents at RE/MAX Heritage are photographed with our furry friends.
Dogs from overcrowded shelter in Knoxville, TN shelter travel to New England and NEAS.
Read about how local flooding affected shelter dogs.
Two local brides choose donations to NEAS over favors and gifts.
Cats arrive at NEAS from Mass. tornado ravaged areas.
NEAS Saved Us: See the video of rescued animals that are now safe and happy.
2010
1st Graders Hold Pet Parade to Support Northeast Animal Shelter
See video of rescue dogs leaving Georgia to arrive at Northeast Animal Shelter.
Ice cream lovers shivered from taste buds to tush one evening last week to get free cones and help a good cause...Northeast Animal Shelter.
After their generous donation of homemade dog treats, seniors who reside at the Essex Park Rehabilitation Center were treated to a visit from Skippy - the energetic puppy of a Northeast Animal Shelter volunteer.
A good samaritan, and the help of modern technology helped a stray cat that was brought into Northeast Animals Shelter find his way back home after six long months.
A good samaritan, and the help of modern technology helped a stray cat that was brought into Northeast Animals Shelter find his way back home after six long months.
2009
With dog racing parks across the state closing, Northeast Animal Shelter is serving as a rescue center to help these hard working pups find forever homes.
The Boston Globe offers volunteer ideas to spread holiday cheer. One of the organizations they suggested was Northeast Animal Shelter!
The Boston Globe reports to the unique visitors Santa entertained at this year's at the Paws and Claus at the Burlington Mall.
Northeast Animal shelter has a large population of cats and kittens that is only getting larger. Robin Kaminsky of The Daily Item reports on this growing issue.
Northeast Animal shelter has a large population of cats and kittens that is only getting larger. Robin Kaminsky of The Daily Item reports on this growing issue.
Read about pilots who give their time to the "Pilots N' Paws" program, which transports dogs who are rescued from puppy mills to shelters across the country...including Northeast Animal Shelter.
When good samaritan Victoria Savino discovered a kitten in a Dunkin' Donuts box in the middle of a parking lot, she knew just what to do - bring him straight to Northeast Animal Shelter.
On Friday, August 15, 2009, the Northeast Animal Shelter hosted it's 10th Annual Sato Reunion, reuniting these rescued pets with the kind-hearted volunteers who helped save them.
On Friday, August 15, 2009, the Northeast Animal Shelter planned to send a van and a car to pick up more than a dozen of the little dogs, or "satos" as they are called in Spanish slang.
On Friday, August 7, 2009, Old Fella sent thirty-three more lucky dogs to the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem Massachusetts.
The Salem Gazette reported on the first ever Paws in the Park fundraising event organized by Northeast Animal Shelter.
The Salem News published an article about the rescue efforts of NEAS volunteers to save six baby geese, seemingly abandoned on Highland Avenue.
The Salem News spoke with Memie Watson of the Northeast Bellydance Association about bellydance and their recent showcase to benefit the Northeast Animal Shelter.
ItemLive.com interviewed Development Director Laurie McCannon about how home foreclosures are affecting once-beloved family pets and the alternatives to abandoning them in the face of hard times.
The Aiken Standard discussed how our Puppies Across America program is helping to save the lives of pets in Aiken County, South Carolina.
The Lowell Sun published an article about our partnership with Wignall Animal Hospital and how we save homeless dogs from the Lowell area.
My Fox Boston and NECN.com highlight Dreamer, the puppy with a heart-shaped spot on his fur.
The Aiken Standard published a follow-up article on the thirteen dogs that got a new lease on life because of the Northeast Animal Shelter.
Wicked Local's Salem Blog reminds people that more puppies are in need at Northeast Animal Shelter.
The Aiken Standard published an article on thirteen dogs at the Aiken County Animal Control shelter got a new lease on life because of the Northeast Animal Shelter.
Salem News ran a story on the mural painting course that will install a mural as a donation to Northeast Animal Shelter.
2008
Shelter Manager Laurie McCannon is featured on WDHD-TV Boston in their "Project Your Pet" segment on foster care.