Come meet our two types (and more) at #AnimalHaven! 🐾🐶 Sadie here is actually a total sweetheart—don’t let her super serious German Shepherd face fool you! She can take a little time to warm up to new people, but once in her circle, you’re her bestie. 💜 Gabriel is another story: all goofy puppy energy! 🐶 Aside from these two, we have seniors, small breeds, pudgy puppies, energetic adolescents…all sorts of canine personalities, types, and energy levels. Ready to adopt? Our adoption hours are 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12–4pm on Sunday. Saturdays by appointment. 💜#germanshepherd #adoptabledogs #dogsofnyc #dogsofnyc
Every year, the animals of Animal Haven are treated to a Thanksgiving feast of their very own. The tradition manifested from the love and compassion of our late friend and kennel manager, Martha Kamberis, who sadly lost her battle with cancer earlier this year. For those who knew Martha, it’s no surprise that a holiday focused on food was one of the highlights of her year, but Thanksgiving’s significance went beyond her appetite. While she made every holiday an opportunity to celebrate with the animals and to ensure they never felt alone or neglected, Thanksgiving was an especially important holiday of gratitude. Martha and her mother would go above and beyond every year to make the animals feel special, wanted, and loved. They would spend hours cooking and preparing pet-safe meals for the homeless dogs and cats at the shelter, recognizing that for many of them, Animal Haven was the closest thing they had to a home and a family—if only for now.Martha was not simply a caretaker for our animals, her love and devotion gave them a sense of home. Her dedication to providing the utmost care to animals will never fade, and though she is no longer with us, Martha’s family and friends have come together to ensure her tradition continues. Today, Martha’s mother and her family have prepared another magnificent feast for the animals and Martha’s Animal Haven family spent the day at the shelter to distribute the meals to wagging tails and thankful purrs. We can’t explain to the animals that their friend Martha isn’t here to share the day with them, but we believe they know she’s there in spirit. So many animals are without homes and families over the holiday season, and for many of our long-term animals, this is just one small comfort we can provide them. We miss you every day, @marthak12 and Animal Haven truly isn’t the same without you. We are so thankful for your legacy of love and compassion for the animals. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Animal Hav
Worried you won’t have a pup to sneak turkey to this Thanksgiving? Sailor Venus would love to volunteer! 🐶 If you’re looking for an extra sweet puppy to join you this holiday season (and for years to come), we think Sailor Venus is just the gal. We’re a little stumped about why she hasn’t been adopted, but we know the wait will be worth it. 🐾 Sailor Venus and her littermates had been through a lot before arriving at Animal Haven. Surrendered to a North Carolina shelter at just a few weeks old, they then found themselves in the path of Hurricane Helene. When their shelter flooded, these pups were lucky enough to get on a transport up to us in New York City. 🏙️ 🥰 Sailor Venus is 3 months old and we suspect these puppies to be Lab/Shar Pei mixes, so they may be medium-to-large when full grown. We don’t know anything about mom or dad! Give Sailor Venus a seat at your table this Thanksgiving! Meet her during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12–4pm on Sunday. Saturdays by appointment. 💜#adoptablepuppy #puppiesofig #puppiesofnyc
Our sweet gal Ella is POP-U-LAR! 🤩We adore Ella, and we know there are adopters out there who will, too. At 2 years old and just over 40 pounds, Ella is a great size for city living. 🐶 During her time at #AnimalHaven, she’s come a long way! Ella was part of an unplanned litter that quickly grew up before the owner was able to find homes for all of the puppies. Overwhelmed with 10 dogs in the household, they reached out to Animal Haven for help. Our Community Engagement program helped to spay and neuter all of the dogs in the household and find homes for some of the pups, including Ella. Ella is a sweet girl and was on the shyer side when she arrived. Our team has been working with her to build confidence and give her the skills to navigate new situations or environments. She’ll benefit from an adopter willing to continue working with her to bring out the very best in this amazing pup. 🐾💜 Want to learn more about Ella? Ready for a meet and greet? Reach out or stop by during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12–4pm on Sunday. Saturdays by appointment. 💜#adoptabledog #dogsofnyc #dogsofig
Adoptable Toani is here to have fun! Wanna join him? 🐶 1-year-old Toani is an amazing pup: he’s past the puppy phase but still young and energetic. He has his foundations down and loves to learn and please. He’s a great walker and he loves meeting new people and dogs. While he and his siblings came to #AnimalHaven from a tough situation — a home with an unplanned litter that became overwhelmed — Toani has shown us what resilience looks like. 💜 Toani needs a patient adopter who understands that while this energetic guy comes across as confident and playful, he can still have his shyer moments! He’s not too sure about children and some new experiences might give him pause. He’s been making great progress with our training team, and we trust he’ll continue to build on that foundation in a home. Could it be yours? 🏡 Meet Toani during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12–4pm on Sunday. Saturdays by appointment. 🐾 PS: We have an adoption special right now! Celebrate autumn with $100 off all dog adoption fees ❤️
Meet adoptable Linnie and her brother Lipp! Linnie and Lipp are just two of a dozen dogs who were left with an uncertain future after their shelter in the Bahamas was forced to shut down earlier this year. The big city is obviously a lot different than the chill island vibe, and it’s been an adjustment getting them used to the sights and sounds of NYC. While still a bit nervous, Linnie and Lipp are tackling the city streets on walks and mastering the basics in their training sessions. Linnie and Lipp are NOT bonded and can be adopted separately, but we do feel that Lipp in particular might do better in a home with another dog — he likes having a buddy around. 💜 These pups are sweet and goofy as can be when they’re feeling safe and comfortable. While a quieter neighborhood may be best to help them to transition to city dogs, potential adopters should be patient and understanding. Our team is continuing to work on building their confidence and will be a resource to help out potential adopters along their journeys. Both are 1 year old, and Lipp is the bigger of the two at around 50 pounds. Linnie is a petite 40 pounds! Meet Linnie or Lipp during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12–4pm on Sunday. Saturdays by appointment. 🐾 #adoptabledog #dogsofnyc
We’re super obsessed with S’more! 😍 And for good reason: this young pup is a sweet and confident dog who’s a whole lot of fun. S’more was being given away when a Good Samaritan offered to take him, ensuring he would end up somewhere safe. They brought him to one of our partner daycare facilities, where he was such a good fit with the “pack” that they decided to keep him around for a few months—freeing up valuable space at our shelter to help more dogs in need. Now, S’more is back at #AnimalHaven and ready to find a home to call his own. 💜Since S’more has spent so much time at daycare, he’s GREAT with other dogs! We’re still learning how he does with cats, but do feel he would do best in a home without young children. At 7 months old, S’more will need structure and both mental and physical exercise to be the very best boy we know him to be! 🐶Ready to sweeten up your life? Meet S’more during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12–4pm on Sunday. Saturdays by appointment. 🐾
Looking for your biggest fan? Meet Boomer! 🐶 Boomer is a go anywhere, try anything kind of dog. He’s just happy to have some attention and a buddy by his side. Boomer spent most of his life in a home, so the shelter has been an adjustment - but one that he’s taken in stride. 💜 Boomer does well with other dogs and doesn’t seem to mind cats. He’s around 60 pounds, but could lose a few of those. (We won’t tell if he gets a few extra treats here and there though.) At 6 years old, he has plenty of energy for long walks, hikes or just exploring a new neighborhood - this guy loves to walk! 😍 Want to meet your new fan? You can meet Boomer at #AnimalHaven during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12–4pm on Sunday. Saturdays by appointment.
❤️🩹 KITTEN RESCUE ❤️🩹 Tiny Howie was found alone on a street corner on Staten Island with a severely injured eye. The good Samaritan that scooped him up knew he needed help they couldn’t provide, but no other rescue they reached out to was able to help. Between his severely infected eye and vulnerable young age, he may not have survived much longer. But when Howie’s rescuer showed up at Animal Haven, we took one look at him and simply couldn’t turn this tiny soul away.We rushed Howie to our emergency vet, where they confirmed that the eye could not be saved and took him into surgery for an enucleation, or removal of the eye. Despite his young age and the fact that he was also battling an upper respiratory infection, this little fighter pulled through. Howie has spent the last couple of weeks in a foster home, resting while his surgical site heals and respiratory infection clears. He’s now a whole new guy! 🥰 Howie loves zooming around his foster home, wrestling with his dog roommate, and playing with errant bits of string. Howie is a very social kitten and should adapt well to any home! Howie is now up for adoption at Animal Haven, thanks to the life-saving surgery he was able to receive because amazing people like you contribute to our Recovery Road program. This program enables us to say “yes” to even the most dire medical cases—because when little souls like Howie have nowhere else to turn, we’re proud to be there for them. 💜 You can donate directly to Howie’s care through the link in our bio.
We’re kinda obsessed with Mogwai’s ears 😍 Like his namesake, Mogwai is a sweet and fluffy guy! Mogwai found himself at a municipal shelter in Georgia after his owner sadly passed away. With many shelters in southern states facing overcapacity, Mogwai faced an uncertain future. Luckily, this sweet dog got a ticket to NYC with the hopes of finding a new home. 🥹 Mogwai is curious but a bit tentative about the sights and sounds of NYC. He’s still settling in, and while a little nervous, he’s sweet-as-can-be. Right now, he’s just content to hang around people and relax—we get the sense that he’d be happy to be your couch potato! We think 4-year-old Mogwai is a cattle dog mix. Adopt Mogwai! 💜 Meet him at #AnimalHaven during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12–4pm on Sunday. Saturdays by appointment. 🐾#adoptabledog #dogsofnyc
Our advice? ADOPT A KITTEN! 🐱 We have a bunch of kittens looking for homes, including the adorable “state” litter here. While a couple of them have already found homes (yay!), Iowa, Wyoming, and Kansas are still adoptable—and we have EVEN MORE kittens available right now. Check out our website (link in bio) to see them all! 🐾Are you more of an adult cat aficionado? We have a lot of those, too! From seniors to young adults, tabbies to calicos, we have so many wonderful cats looking for a soft couch to call their own. 💜 Meet our kittens and cats during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12–4pm on Sunday. Saturdays by appointment! #adoptablekittens #kittensofnyc #adoptdontshop
We’re feeling peachy! 🍑 Peachy is a darling pocket pup with a tail that never seems to stop wagging. At just under 30 pounds, she’s the perfect size for city livin’ and seems to be adjusting well to life in NYC after traveling here from a crowded municipal shelter in the south. 💜 Peachy has heartworm, a treatable disease spread by mosquitos which is sadly common in dogs from the southern states. Heartworm treatment involves a series of injections, which Animal Haven will cover the cost of. Peachy will need to keep things relatively low-key until her treatment is over and she’s cleared of heartworm - we have a feeling she’ll be happy to show off her snuggling skills! We’re still learning about Peachy, but so far she seems to be easygoing and should be a great dog for most households! To meet her, stop by during our adoption hours from 1-7pm Tuesday through Friday and 12-4pm Sunday. Adopt Peachy! 🍑🐾
