Little Shelter Celebrates 82 Years of Saving Lives!

It was a time of great opulence. People were dancing the Fox-trot and Charleston, the radio was invented, and Rin-Tin-Tin went from rags to riches and became the most famous movie dog in history. Unfortunately, life wasn’t so wonderful for the homeless dogs and cats that roamed the streets in Huntington. Rounded up by the town dog-catcher, these animals were kept in a tiny shed in deplorable conditions until claimed by their owners, or they met their unfortunate end.

The 1920’s also gave birth to one woman’s dream. Anna Hunninghouse dreamt of opening a refuge where homeless animals could live in safety and comfort until a new home was found. Her dream came true in April 1927 when the doors of Little Shelter were unlocked for the very first time.

Since that fateful Sunday, thousands of animals have passed through the doors of Little Shelter. Our outreach has grown from community-based to nationwide, and Little Shelter continues to set the benchmark for other shelters to follow. Our mission is now, as it was then, to serve as a refuge for abandoned and homeless animals, by providing food, quality medical care, and shelter, until loving, permanent homes can be found – in essence, to ‘Rescue, Nurture & Adopt’.

Anna’s dream lives on and we know that she would be very proud of what Little Shelter has become today. Happy 82nd Anniversary Little Shelter!

Contact 631-368-8770 x205 for more info about Little Shelter or visit www.littleshelter.com.