The Animal Haven is a private no-kill shelter no-kill shelter where the Greater New Haven community can relinquish orphaned animals for a small donation. The Animal Haven’s number one priority is to match homeless cats and dogs with appropriate families. Our staff carefully fits the pet’s personality with the expectations of the responsible adopter. People from 29-CT towns and cities adopted 207 pets in 2008. Many people adopt from us because of our honesty, integrity and reputation for the last 60 years. The Animal Haven promotes responsible pet ownership and the principle of a friend for life.

The Animal Haven has a positive public image in Greater New Haven. There are 1765 members from over 75-CT towns and about 100 members live out of state. The Animal Haven receives no income from town or government sources. All funding comes from private contributions, entry and adoption fees and fund-raisers. Our kind and humane reputation is truly reflected by the community’s continued financial support. For 60 years, the community has literally kept our doors open. The actual percentage of administrative and fund-raising expense for the last three years was less than 1%. No other local shelter has such a distinguished reputation in the area.

NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED IN 2008:

• In 2008, 314 pets were entered to Animal Haven from 26-CT towns/cities (207 cats and 107 dogs).
• In 2008, 207 pets were adopted to loving homes from 29-CT towns/cities (131 cats and 76 dogs).
• We receive 150 calls each week requesting help and information (7,800/year).
• In 2008, The Animal Haven served 1765 members.
• In 2008, there were over 1000 adult and youth volunteers at Animal Haven.
• The Animal Haven serves many people in Greater New Haven annually.