Celebrating 60 years in 2008!

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The Animal Haven is dedicated to helping homeless pets in Greater New Haven CT.

The Animal Haven is a private no-kill shelter for the Greater New Haven area to humanely relinquish orphaned animals for a small donation. The Animal Haven takes pride in matching homeless cats and dogs in permanent loving homes. The Animal Haven is self-supporting and receives no funds from town of government sources. Funds to operate our shelter come from membership dues, private contributions, entry & adoption donations and many fund raising events. Many homeless pets need your help for a second chance at life at The Animal Haven, so please donate today.

In 1948, a group of animal lovers in Greater New Haven formed The Animal Haven, Inc., an animal shelter that temporarily houses homeless cats and dogs until responsible, caring homes can be found for them. The shelter formally opened on December 27, 1957, at 89 Mill Rd. in North Haven, Connecticut. To accommodate more orphaned animals, a new state-of-the-art animal shelter opened in 2003 and houses 19 dogs and over 50 cats. Click here to see Grand Opening photos!

The Animal Haven takes in unwanted adoptable cats and dogs for a small donation. These pets get a complete health check, all vaccinations, and are sterilized. There are four paid kennel assistants to provide daily care for our needy friends, and one assistant lives on the premises.

The Animal Haven Facts 2008:

• The Animal Haven is a non-profit 501(c) organization dedicated to placing adoptable homeless cats and dogs in loving homes for over 60 years!
• A no-kill shelter where the Greater New Haven community can relinquish orphaned animals for a small donation.
  • In 2008, 314 pets (207 cats – 107 dogs) were entered to Animal Haven from 26-CT towns/cities.
• A shelter that adopts lifetime companions to well matched, loving homes.
  • In 2008, 207 pets (131 cats – 76 dogs) were adopted to loving homes from 29-CT towns/cities.
• ADVOCATES: responsible pet ownership, mandatory spay/neuter policies, non-euthanization, and education of animal welfare issues & adult & youth volunteer programs to build a stronger community.
• A shelter that receives NO funds from town or government sources. (Admin. costs: 0.05%)
• The Animal Haven operates by private donations, grants & numerous fund raisings events.
• The Animal Haven has 4 paid compassionate employees to care for our animals 365-days a year.
• Receives 150 calls/week requesting help & information about homeless pets.
  • In 2008, The Animal Haven served 1765 members
  • In 2008, there were over 500 adult and youth volunteers at Animal Haven

The Animal Haven’s Emergency Medical Fund

Provides revenue for vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures and other basic veterinary expenses for cats and dogs to be entered without a medical history to The Animal Haven. 100% of all funds are used solely for veterinarian expenses to enter more adoptable pets into The Animal Haven. The EMF provides the economic means to increase the number of strays entered into our new shelter. Annual budget is $25K.

• In 2008, 111 pets (63 cats – 48 dogs) were entered to Animal Haven under the Emergency Medical Fund.
• In 2008, total cost for EMF veterinary services was $27,318.
• The cost is $246.00 to rescue a dog or cat via the Emergency Medical Fund.

Satisfying a need in the Community

1. The Animal Haven has served the people and pets in Greater New Haven Connecticut since 1948.
2. A no-kill shelter to enter orphaned animals for a small donation.
3. A shelter that adopts lifetime companions to quality homes.
4. Annually over 250 pets are entered & adopted from 30-CT towns & cities.
5. Supplements Southern Connecticut municipal shelters & rescue groups.
6. We receive 150 calls each week requesting pet information.
7. Advocate: responsible pet ownership, mandatory spay/neuter policy, non-euthanization, and education of animal welfare issues and adult and youth volunteer programs for a stronger community.
8. A shelter that receives NO funds from government sources. (Admin. Costs = 0.1%).
9. Volunteers do most administrative, financial and maintenance jobs.
10. 1,765 members reside in 75 Connecticut towns and cities with 100 out of state members
11. In 2003, a new state-of-the-art shelter opened to house more homeless pets.

Want to help needy cats and dogs?

• Become a member and join the 1,765 people who share a love for orphaned cats and dogs.
• Adopt an animal and make a friend for life.
• Make a donation and help provide food, shelter and veterinary care for homeless animals.
• Volunteer to walk the dogs, play with the cats or help with fund raising. (Youth & Adult)
• Send a gift membership or a donation in a special friends name.