(applause)
So, our no-kill mission
has been going on for 75 years.
Amazing.
We're having a global Adoptathon,
where 2,000 shelters are joining forces
and we are going to spend the whole month of May,
really encouraging people to go out and adopt.
It's the perfect time of year to adopt.
(applause) That's right.
The nice weather, you can train your puppy,
Everyone wants go outside and play with the puppy.
And tomorrow is literally Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet Day.
How perfect, how perfect!
So the timing is fabulous! (applause)
And at North Shore Animal League of America,
at our campus, in Port, Washington,
we are holding an adoption event.
This Saturday and Sunday,
and we're going to have so many activities
for kids and families. Yay!
And so many dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens
available for adoption!
Yay! (applause)
Okay, so we've got some pups today
that are lookin' for a family Yes!
So, all of the animals today, of course,
are up for adoption.
But if you go to our website,
we always link you through
so you can look
at hundreds and hundreds of furry friends
that would love to join your families.
So please make sure to check that out online
at the end of the show.
Who is first today, Beth?
We have Rocky, who is-
Rocky!
The best dressed of the bunch today!
Best dressed! (applause)
Thank you, Rocky.
I'm going to hand Rocky over to you.
As you can see, Rocky is a Lab mix from down south,
North Shore Animal League of America,
we do a lot of rescues down south.
And he's from Tennessee.
10 weeks old.
He's best dressed, and he's naked. (laughing)
He loves her, they always love Rachael.
Imagine that.
Look at that little baby.
'Cause I smell like dog. (laughing)
Yay.
And then, we have Janet, is up next. (applause)
And she is the most athletic.
Aw, hello!
Thank you!
Is that your friend?
And she's a type of Shepherd mix, wouldn't you say?
Yes, she looks like she's got big Shepherd paws,
and look at those sweet little eyes.
She's most athletic.
See, they like me too! (laughing)
She's another Southern rescue
and all of our animals are spayed and neutered
before they go home.
I'm especially, especially excited to meet our next guest.
Alright!
Who is it?
Most photogenic, would be Columbo!
Columbo!
(applause)
Thank you.
Do you want to play with him?
Do you want to play?
Can you even handle this little Terrier mix?
There you go, there you go!
Look at this baby!
Aw
Oh my god, smell, smell that,
Nothing is better than the smell of puppies! (laughing)
Look at Columbo, look at Columbo!
(laughing)
Columbo is eight weeks old,
a Terrier mix,
and again looking for the perfect family.
I mean, can you even imagine?
Aw, I want to get him a little raincoat!
(laughing)
And last, but not least,
we have the most spirited!
His name is Bowie!
And wait till you see why!
(applause)
Bowie!
And Rachael, a little Pittie mix!
He's got one blue eye!
And he has one blue eye and one brown,
that's why his name is Bowie!
Hello, baby.
And I know that Rach loves this one,
because this is a little Pit bull mix.
It's a Pit bull.
Aw, baby, the kisses, aw, the kisses.
And-
Oh my god, this is ridiculous.
Like these guys, there's so many more
at North Shore Animal League of America, this weekend
and you can also check out our expansion!
(applause)
Look at this! Aw, yes!
That was on my Instagram.
Isn't that great?
Yeah, this young lady made her whole project
about Beth and the work she does.
Isn't that wonderful?
That's a sweet second grader named Lea.
Second grade!
I know, it makes me cry!
But isn't that great?
I'm her project, imagine that, sweet.
I know, but you're paying it forward
with a whole new generation of people that will
care about every little living thing in their community.
Well, that's what it's all about.
Lea, why don't you come out and say hi to Beth
and meet her?
Are you serious?
(applause)
And her mom!
Hi!
This is amazing!
Hi Lea!
Hi, I love your barrettes, they're amazing!
Hi, sweetheart!
Hey, you want a hug?
Come here, come here.
You want to see the puppy?
Nice to meet you!
Aw, wonderful to see you!
Here, sit here!
How long did it take you to work on your project?
Well, it took me like
A few months, right?
Yeah.
Nicole, is her proud mom.
Very proud, very proud of Lea.
(applause)
So, Nicole, do you guys
have adopted pets in your lives?
Not yet. No.
But, probably soon.
Are you ready for a kitten?
When her little brother,
I said when he turned four or five,
then we would think about adopting a pet.
Oh, good.
Well, I think you'll get your pick of any litter,
'cause you know Beth, so I don't know. (laughing)
Definitely!
Well, thank you so much,
you've really made my year with that project!
It was so special to me,
I had to post it on my Instagram.
Say, thank you.
My husband too, had tears in his eyes.
Aw!
Thank you!
Nicole, how proud are you?
I'm so proud, and she,
she thinks Beth is just the best.
What do you call Beth?
A shero,
A shero, like a girl hero.
Aw, her shero!
(applause)
That is so sweet!
(applause)