Animal Haven

Animal Haven Animal shelter saving lives since 1967 in NYC. Please visit our website at AnimalHaven.org Founded in 1967, we operate an animal shelter in Manhattan.
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Animal Haven is a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area, and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption. We also provide programs that enhance the bond between animals and people. Animal Haven is a 501 (c) nonprofit organization (EIN: 11-6101487).

RORY IS ADOPTED! 🥳We’re so excited to share that after a year and a half at Animal Haven, Rory has found her people. 😭😍 ...
06/29/2025

RORY IS ADOPTED! 🥳

We’re so excited to share that after a year and a half at Animal Haven, Rory has found her people. 😭😍 In fact, she was such a great little foster dog that her foster parents decided they couldn’t imagine life without her, and made things official! 🥰

Rory’s journey began in an overcrowded municipal shelter in Miami. When Rory was rescued, she was unable to fully extend or bear weight on one of her front legs. After X-rays, it was found that Rory was likely suffering from severe nerve damage. When little Rory arrived at Animal Haven, our team was determined to explore every option to give her the most comfortable life possible—from physical therapy to specialized treatments. Ultimately, our veterinary and rehabilitation team found no improvement in the leg and determined that amputation would give Rory the best chance at a normal, healthy life. Rory healed well but was often overlooked at the shelter, until one of our volunteers took a chance on her. As you can see, it was simply meant be! ☺️🐶

Now, Rory goes on hikes in her very own backpack, has songs written about her, and is the best friend to her new parents. 💜 Congrats, Rory!

We have the BEST news…Skips is home! 😍Skips was one of 7 dogs that were living in an apartment in The Bronx. The owners ...
06/20/2025

We have the BEST news…Skips is home! 😍

Skips was one of 7 dogs that were living in an apartment in The Bronx. The owners were quickly overwhelmed and reached out for help after their unaltered dogs had two back-to-back litters of puppies. Our team took in 5 dogs from the home—which they had never left during their short lives. Skips was the last to be adopted, as he struggled a bit with trusting new people. His adopter took a chance on him, and they’re now best buds! He shared, “Skips has grown leaps and bounds and continues to grow every day. We bonded instantly and he’s slowly but surely opening up to other dogs and people.” 🐶

We’re so happy for Skips and all our other adopted animals. Share your with us via DM or at [email protected] 💜

BETSIE IS ADOPTED! 🎉🐶Our sweet girl is settling into her new home and we couldn’t be happier!When Betsie first arrived a...
06/19/2025

BETSIE IS ADOPTED! 🎉🐶

Our sweet girl is settling into her new home and we couldn’t be happier!

When Betsie first arrived at Animal Haven, she was severely matted, dangerously underweight, and needed a partial tail amputation due to the neglect she suffered. But through it all, she stayed sweet, wiggly, and full of love - and now, she’s starting her brand new life with an amazing family!

She’s been settling in great with her new floofy brother and has been a little shadow to her new mom. We simply could not have asked for a better ending to such a tragic story. Betsie gets to romp in her new yard with her brother, roll around in the grass, and live a pain-free life.

To her incredible new family: thank you for giving Betsie the second chance she so deeply deserved. And to our Animal Haven community who helped her on her journey, you made this happy ending possible.

Go live your best life, Betsie. We love you! 💜

Dog dad, cat dad, human dad…we appreciate you all! 💜Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there, whether you’ve...
06/16/2025

Dog dad, cat dad, human dad…we appreciate you all! 💜

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there, whether you’ve raised a two- or four-legged kid (or both!) 🫡

Here’s our girl Hillary with her new dad, who clearly adores her. 🥰 Her family says “She’s super loving, energetic, and happy.” ☺️

We love seeing our dog and cat dads and moms with their new adoptees! Share your success stories with us via DM or at [email protected] 🐶🐱🐱

🎓 PROUD GRADUATE 🎓Daria is the latest   pup to graduate from the   P.A.W.S. of Purpose Program. For the past nine weeks,...
06/12/2025

🎓 PROUD GRADUATE 🎓

Daria is the latest pup to graduate from the P.A.W.S. of Purpose Program. For the past nine weeks, our girl Daria has been living with young men in custody on Rikers Island. During this time, Daria has been receiving lots of love and training from the individuals in the PAWS housing unit, overseen by professional dog trainers. 🐕

We’re proud to be part of this program, and excited for Daria’s next big adventure: finding a HOME! 🏡 Are you interested in meeting this petite 4-year-old pittie? We’d love to introduce you. Reach out to our team, as Daria is spending a bit more time at Rikers before coming back to Animal Haven. 💜

STOLEN DOG - we need your help! $5,000 reward!We’re heartbroken to share that a dog adopted from Animal Haven was stolen...
06/04/2025

STOLEN DOG - we need your help! $5,000 reward!

We’re heartbroken to share that a dog adopted from Animal Haven was stolen from her owner. Camilo was taken from her carrier at 12am on Friday on the northbound A platform at Broadway Junction.

If you have ANY information regarding Camilo’s whereabouts, or see her, please reach out to us immediately. We are hoping for her safe return to her owner, who is worried sick.

You can reach us at [email protected], via DM, or contact the NYPD at 718-287-3239. Thank you. 🙏🏼

From war-torn Lebanon to HOME! 🏡 You might remember Murphy, who was rescued from the roof of a crumbling building in a s...
06/01/2025

From war-torn Lebanon to HOME! 🏡

You might remember Murphy, who was rescued from the roof of a crumbling building in a suburb of Beirut. Murphy was one of nearly a dozen cats that came to Animal Haven from Lebanon. Given his absolutely adorable personality, it didn’t take very long for Murphy to capture the heart of his adopter! 🥹

“I just wanted to share an update and a heartfelt thank you. Murphy has been such a joy to have in my life. Thanks to your incredible team, we’ve been able to get a handle on some of his health conditions and give him the care he deserves.

Since I adopted him, Murphy has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as well as allergies that we’re now working through with a veterinary dermatologist. I’m incredibly grateful that your team covered his dental surgeries and follow-up care—your support has made a huge difference.

Murphy is truly thriving. He loves anything with feathers, curling up in laps, and watching bird and squirrel videos like it’s his favorite pastime. He is an extremely smart guy - he’s learned how to high-five and stand up (for treats of course). He now high-fives whenever he wants a snack. He’s had a tough journey, coming all the way from Lebanon, and I feel lucky to be a part of his recovery and his new life.

At the moment, he’s been wearing surgical cat shirts to help manage his allergies (he gives himself hotspots due to his allergies), but he pulls off every color effortlessly!

Thank you again for everything you do—for Murphy and for so many other animals. I’m beyond grateful to have found him through a shelter so near and dear to me.”

Success stories like Murphy’s remind us why we do what we do—and we’d love to hear yours! Share your with us via DM or at [email protected] 💜

Yeehaw! 🤠 Meet our Yellowstone puppies! Beth, Jimmy, Kayce, and Rip are all ready to roll on into your hearts! At around...
05/28/2025

Yeehaw! 🤠 Meet our Yellowstone puppies!

Beth, Jimmy, Kayce, and Rip are all ready to roll on into your hearts! At around 2.5 months old, this rowdy crew is actually pretty cute and cuddly, if we’re being honest! When they’re not napping or rolling around playing with each other, they’re saddling up (metaphorically) to search for their new homes.

We're told that their mom was a petite 33lbs, though dad is a mystery, so expect this crew to grow to be around medium-sized.

Ready to lasso one of these perfect pups? Make sure you’re ready for the adventures of puppyhood—from potty training to obedience. We bet these cute, smooshy faces will make the journey worth it! These puppies are up for adoption at Animal Haven! Come visit them during our adoption hours every Tuesday-Friday from 1-7pm and Sundays from 12-4pm. No appointment is necessary during adoption hours to meet your new best bud. 💜 Adopt a puppy today!

Who were the biggest stars at our Benefit for the Animals? Glad you asked...our PUPPIES! 🤩🐶We hand-picked several VIPs (...
05/16/2025

Who were the biggest stars at our Benefit for the Animals? Glad you asked...our PUPPIES! 🤩🐶

We hand-picked several VIPs (very important pups) to attend our gala, where they romped, posed for pics, and were snuggled by guests in our Puppy Penthouse.

You can see all of these adoptable VIPs on our website! They include the Yellowstone litter of pudgy pitties, the Criminal Minds husky mixes, and our Severance retriever mix puppies. All of these little ones are between 2.5 and 4 months old, very cute, and ready to find their homes! 🥰

Want to adopt a star? Come meet them at Animal Haven! Visit during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday and 1–4pm on Sunday. 💜

Our annual Benefit for the Animals was last night, and it was nothing short of AMAZING! 🤩💜 We are in awe of the support ...
05/15/2025

Our annual Benefit for the Animals was last night, and it was nothing short of AMAZING! 🤩💜

We are in awe of the support that filled the room and we are beyond grateful to have shared it with amazing animal advocates who joined us to show their support for animals in need. Together, they helped us raise more than $800,000! 🐶🐱

Our friend and advocate, , received the Leonard Simon Award for her work to unite creativity with pet adoption — including a NYFW show featuring adoptable Animal Haven dogs. received our Corporate Responsibility Award for their multi-faceted support of our mission, from hosting The Daily Show’s first-ever InDogCision event at Animal Haven to bringing Paramount volunteers to the shelter to help out.

We were honored to have co-host the night alongside our Executive Director, Tiffany Lacey, and we welcomed dynamic guest presenters including , , and from Ru Paul’s Drag Race. 

This was an amazing evening that raised critical funds to make our rescue work and mission possible. We’ll see you all next year! 💜

A few weeks ago, our friends in Miami asked if Animal Haven could help find homes for dogs in need—including sweet senio...
05/09/2025

A few weeks ago, our friends in Miami asked if Animal Haven could help find homes for dogs in need—including sweet senior Ernest. 🐕

Like many parts of the country, Miami faces the difficult reality of too many stray and abandoned dogs, with too few adoptive homes. For dogs like Ernest, coming to NYC is the second chance he deserves—but it also frees up valuable kennel space for other pets in need at overcrowded shelters. ❤️‍🩹

We’re still getting to know Ernest, but so far he’s a charming senior pup. He does have a few medical issues we’re getting to the bottom of with the help of our veterinary team. This includes skin issues, which could be from allergies, as well as some problems with his eyes. Our team should know more soon, and for now Ernest is on some medications to reduce discomfort and manage his symptoms.

Ernest is estimated to be 8 years old and weighs around 26 pounds—the perfect couch companion! Adopt Ernest!

To meet him, visit Animal Haven during our adoption hours: 1–7pm Tuesday through Friday, and 12–4pm on Sunday. 💜

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️We made some doggone cute Valentine’s to share! Send this post someone you love - or someone yo...
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

We made some doggone cute Valentine’s to share! Send this post someone you love - or someone you think will love our adoptable dogs!

Our dogs may be single for now, but we know their match is out there somewhere. 💜 Visit our website for more info or share this post to help find their future partners!

(Can’t adopt but still want to send your love? There’s still time to send a Valentine right to their kennel doors, check the link in our bio and dedicate it to one of our long-term singles!)



📸 Dogs in order: Sadie, Toani, Monte, Charming, Daria, Cherie, P**a

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