Who’s that cross-eyed beauty? It’s Dingus! This gentle, potato-bodied senior pittie is in search of his home…Could it be yours? 🥹 This actually isn’t Dingus’ first time at #AnimalHaven. He was originally adopted from us in 2017, and found himself back here earlier this year through no fault of his own. Recently, Dingus started chemotherapy after we had his lumps and bumps investigated, finding some to be cancerous. Most dogs tolerate chemo well, and so far Dingus has been a total champ! 💜 Dingus is a big boy at around 80 pounds! Given his age and size, he will need a home without stairs—ground floor or elevator preferred. We’ve been told that he’s good with children, but will need to be the only animal in the home, as he can be selective with other dogs and isn’t a big cat lover. To meet Dingus, stop by during our adoption hours: 1-7pm Tuesdays through Fridays, and 12-4pm on Sundays. Saturdays by appointment! 🐾
Meet our strawberries...err, cats and kittens! 🐱🍓 From the regal Jamaica to our smol new arrival, we have a whole bushel of felines ready for adoption.✨ In order of appearance:Jamaica is a friendly adult cat who was found as a stray along with his siblings.Prince Caspian and his fellow Narnian sibling, Rilian, are 3 months old and were found as strays. Banana Loaf and her 2-month-old loaf siblings were also found as strays. They’re now safe and sound at Animal Haven. 💜 And our most special little berry is a 3-week-old kitten. He’ll be ready for adoption in a few more weeks! ☀️ Don’t forget our Summer Lovin’ Adoption Special! From now until Labor Day, we’re taking $100 off all adoption fees! ☀️ To meet our cats or kittens, stop by during our adoption hours: 1-7pm Tuesdays through Fridays, and 12-4pm on Sundays. Saturdays by appointment! 🐾 #adoptablecats #adoptablekittens #catsofnyc #adoptme
Today, Luca is a goofy, energetic guy! But when he arrived at Animal Haven, things were much different. Found tied to a fence just days before Thanksgiving last year, Luca was in bad shape. Not only had he been abandoned in freezing temps, but he was skin and bones—one of the most emaciated dogs we’d ever seen. 😔 Months later, you can see for yourself that Luca is a healthy boy who loves a good sploot! One thing hasn’t changed, though: Luca’s wonderful spirit. From day one, he would look at us with trusting eyes and gentle tail wags. 🥹🐶As much as we’ve grown to love Luca here at #AnimalHaven, the best place for him is in a home of his own! Luca is 3 years old and around 46 pounds. He’ll likely do best in a household with some dog experience, and without other small animals. While Luca is always up for a walk or a game of tug, he really just loves snuggling up with his people or laying around with a good chew. Ready to meet Luca? Stop by during our adoption hours: 1-7pm on Tuesdays through Fridays, and 12-4pm on Sundays. 💜 #adoptabledog #dogsofnyc #adoptme
Here are 4 reasons to adopt Milkshake: 1. Pointy fox ears 🦊 2. Soft floofy coat 🧥 3. Those eyes?! 👀 4. Curly tail 🐕 Milkshake is a Pomsky (Pomeranian/Husky) who just arrived at #AnimalHaven after she was sadly surrendered. This cute pup has a whole lifetime ahead of her, and we know it won’t be long before she finds her new home. Could it be yours? 🐶 Milkshake is just 6 months old, so expect to put in the work of teaching her all the basics: sit, stay, potty training and more! 🐾 You can meet Milkshake during our adoption hours, which are 1-7pm every Tuesday through Friday and 12-4pm on Sunday. No appointment is necessary to meet her during those hours. 💜
ADOPTABLE GOLD MEDALISTS 🐶🥇There were no laps in this pool, just bath time! We’re proud of siblings Ella and Toani for making it through their spa days (with the help of treats and a whole bunch of amazing volunteers). 🥰 Ella and Toani arrived at #AnimalHaven in January, after their previous owner found themselves with an unplanned litter. Both pups were a bit shy, so our team has been working hard to expose them to new experiences in addition to basic training. At just over a year old, Ella and Toani still have a lot to learn—but they both have a great foundation to start with! Expect both of these dogs to need a bit of help settling into their new environments (we’ll be there for you every step of the way, though). 💜 Toani would do best with a home without small children (he’s scared of them). Ella will probably do best in a home without other dogs, as she can sometimes be selective. Ready to meet these champs? Stop by Animal Haven during our walk-in hours! Tuesday–Friday, 1pm–7pm; Sunday, 12pm–4pm
The odds may be against Jade, but we have hope that there’s a home for her. 🐈⬛ Not only are black cats less popular, but Jade is a senior lady, at 14 years old. For weeks, she’s been passed up for younger or more colorful cats. 😔 Jade also has some medical issues, and we realize not everyone is ready or able to take on a pet like her. ❤️🩹 We know someone out there will love this gentle gal as much as we do, though! Jade is a talkative cat and will “greet” familiar staff and volunteers. She’s also clear about boundaries - leaning in for a chin rub or curling up in a corner when she needs space. She really just needs a warm sun spot or a comfy couch to spend her golden years in. 🥹 Are you curious about our sweet senior Jade? Come meet her at #AnimalHaven during our walk-in hours: Tuesday through Friday from 1pm-7pm or Sunday from 12pm-4pm. Saturdays by appointment. 💜
❤️🩹 RORY UPDATE ❤️🩹 Rory isn’t looking back on life with four legs. This newly-minted tripod is feeling SO much better now that she’s healed from her big surgery. 💜🥹 Rory arrived at #AnimalHaven as a puppy from our friends in Miami, with the hopes that we could get to the bottom of her injured front leg. Rory had severe nerve damage which made the leg almost useless, and as she grew it became more of a burden. Rory had a few months of hydrotherapy and medical follow ups before our veterinary team determined amputation would give Rory the best chance at a normal life. As you can see, she’s a whole new pup on three legs! Now just over 1 year old, Rory is ready to find a home. She’s on the smaller side, but a stocky gal, weighing around 40 pounds! We think Rory would do best in a home without small children or small animals like cats. Want to meet this amazing tri-pawd pup? Rory is currently in foster care, so please reach out to our team via the inquiry form on our website, or by emailing [email protected] 💜
Meet Ino! He’s a little shy, but no less deserving of a loving home than our spunkier cats and kittens 💜 Ino’s life was turned upside down when his owner passed away. Thankfully, neighbors were aware of cats in the home and they were all rescued and brought to #AnimalHaven. 💔 Ino is a little shy at the shelter, but we understand it can be a bit of an overwhelming experience for any cat. He’s still pretty nervous when it comes to humans, though he’s slowly understanding that we’re here to help. We feel that he will likely take some time to warm up and truly come out of his shell, something that might only happen once he’s in the comfort of a quiet home. 🐱Willing to give Ino a second chance after his heartbreak? Come visit him at Animal Haven. Our walk-in hours are 1pm–7pm Tuesday through Friday, and 12pm–4pm on Sundays. #caturday #adoptablecat #shycats #catsofnyc #catsofig
Pipa got PAMPERED today… 💅 all thanks to our amazing corporate volunteers, who took time out of their busy days to show dogs like Pipa a bit of extra love! #AnimalHaven’s Corporate Volunteer Program empowers employees to roll up their sleeves and help out at the shelter for a few hours (you can even add on a #YappyHour afterwards!) Learn more about this program on our website or by emailing us at [email protected] 💜 PS: Pipa is #adoptable! This darling 2-year-old mixed breed is paralyzed in her hind end but has partial use of her back legs. She has a custom wheelchair, which she LOVES to zoom around in. She may need a bit of extra care, but she has a whole lot of love to give in return. Come meet Pipa at Animal Haven! #corporatevolunteering #shelterdogs
🚨 We heard these pups are ADOPTABLE! 🚨 Rika, Pansy, and Lotus are notorious…notoriously cute, that is. All three of these puppies came to #AnimalHaven after spending their early days in the Caribbean, where they were likely fending for themselves on the streets. 🥲 While they’re all from different litters, they are around the same age and will look to you for guidance to become the best pups they possibly can. 🐾 Lotus (black and white) is a 3-month-old male, Pansy (brown with darker back) is a 3-month-old female, and Rika (brown) is a two-month-old female. You can learn more about each of them on our website. 🐶
These puppies got the energy…and they’ll not only tell you all about it, but show you! ⚡️🐶 We have SO many adoptable puppies at #AnimalHaven right now - from cuties Wendy and Benny pictured here to adolescent pups. They’re all at a great age to learn how to channel that puppy pep into good habits! 🤓 Check out our website to see ALL our adoptable puppies or stop by during our walk-in hours from Tuesday through Friday, 1-7pm or Sunday from 12-4pm. Saturdays are by appointment. #adoptdontshop #puppiesofinstagram #adoptablepuppies #puppiesofnyc
We’re feelin’ the love this #caturday 😻 Meet adoptable Ophelia, Milagros, and Lux at #AnimalHaven! 😸 Ophelia (black) is our social butterfly (she actually crawled in our lap while trying to take photos 🥰). Ophelia is an absolute darling and loves attention. While she’s currently housed with other cats, she doesn’t always seem to care for them, and we think she would be happiest in a one-cat home. 😽 Milagros (torbie) is a gorgeous 1-year-old cat. We’re still getting to know her, but so far she seems like she would do well in most homes—she’s playful and friendly. 😼 Lux (tabby) is our introvert—she’s curious but prefers to take things slow with new people. This sweet 2-year-old gal would benefit from a quieter home where she can settle in and come out of her shell as she gains trust. We have SO many cats (and kittens) for adoption. Meet them during our walk-in hours (Tuesday—Friday from 1pm to 7pm or Sunday from 12pm to 4pm ), or Saturdays by appointment! 💜
Today was definitely pool party weather! ⛱️ It’s been over 90°F here in NYC! 🥵We took out the puppy pool to give our dogs a break from the heat on their walks. Elmer had a short walk this afternoon but a nice long doggie paddle! If you remember Elmer, he arrived at Animal Haven basically skin and bones. Well this sweet lowrider has finally filled out and is hoping to charm his way into a home!Elmer is a 2-years-old bulldog mix! He gets along with other dogs in more neutral settings but gets a little jealous sharing the attention in his space. He is not the brightest when it comes to reading social cues so we think he’d probably be best as the only dog in the home. But this smushy guy does play well with other dogs and does great on leash too!Elmer is up for adoption so come meet him at Animal Haven! We’re open for walk-ins every Tuesday-Friday from 1-7pm and Sunday from 12-4pm. No appointment is necessary during walk-in hours! Adopt Elmer! 💜
In Cherie’s world, EVERYTHING is about toys! 🧸 Few things make us happier than seeing Cherie having a blast with her toys. In fact, she usually brings one on her walks! Cherie an active, 5-year-old staffie mix looking to be your one and only pup. She’s super affectionate, big on hugs, and seriously loves bringing her toys with her everywhere she goes. 🥲 A good Samaritan saw this poor girl being abandoned and immediately scooped her up out of harm’s way. Since then, she’s been a star in our training and rehabilitation program, where she’s been learning how to channel all that energy into being the very best girl (and yes, occasionally thrashing a toy around!) Adopt Cherie! 💜Want to meet Cherie and all her toys? Reach out to [email protected] to schedule a meet-and-greet! 🐶
Can you believe that Poplin doesn’t already have a bestie lined up for #NationalBestFriendDay? 🐶 This little lady is going to make someone a very special best friend. She came all the way from the island of Antigua, where she was likely found as a stray. Poplin and her sister made the big journey up to New York last month, and they were initially quite nervous. While Poplin is still adjusting, it’s safe to say she’s come out her shell! 😂 This pup loves her zoomies, enjoys belly rubs, and is getting braver on walks. Want to make Poplin your bestie? 👯♀️ Meet her at #AnimalHaven! Our walk-in hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1pm to 7pm and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. Saturdays by appointment.
Kingsley’s here to steal your heart! 💜 Handsome, sweet, and friendly, Kingsley has quickly become a staff and volunteer favorite here at #AnimalHaven (if you walk by, you might see him in our Dog of the Day room!) Found as a stray in Jamaica, Queens back in April, we’re a bit stumped as to why Kingsley hasn’t been scooped up! Despite being 11 years old, Kingsley gets around well. He’s likely a miniature poodle mix, making him a great size for city living—although he’d probably enjoy snuggling up on the couch with you as much as exploring the city. 🗽Ready to meet this sweet senior? Stop by Animal Haven during our walk-in hours to meet Kingsley! 💜
❤️🩹TRINA’S STORY❤️🩹We have a very special new arrival at #AnimalHaven. Trina the tri-pawd pup has a big ol’ smile and happy-go-lucky attitude despite having had an especially rough start to her life. 💔 Trina was found in a crate along the side of a road in Georgia with a severely injured right front leg. While we’ll probably never know what happened to her leg, veterinarians determined it was an old fracture that had fused poorly, making amputation the best option for Trina. Despite the horrendous circumstances she was found in, the rescue in Georgia said she was “an amazingly sweet girl right from the beginning...all tail wags and affection!” 🥺 A couple weeks ago, Trina made the big journey up to NYC to find a new home. As you can see, being a tripod hasn’t slowed her down much! Trina is a sweet gal who loves to prop her remaining front leg on you for a hug, enjoys belly rubs, has mastered “sit,” and loves going on walks. At around 1 year old, Trina will benefit from some structure and training to help her transition into home life and channel that puppy-ish energy! 🐶 Ready to meet this resilient tripod? Stop by Animal Haven during our walk-in hours! 💜Tuesday–Friday, 1pm–7pm; Sunday, 12pm–4pm; Saturdays by appointment.
Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 Our mama Aria here knows first hand the resilience, grace, and patience it takes to be a mom.💪 Today, we’re celebrating her and ALL the incredible moms out there - both two-legged and four-legged! 💜 All of Aria's puppies have long since been adopted, but she's still waiting for a family of her own. Maybe it could be with you? 🥺
We just got a special delivery! 🚚 🐶 Seven ADORABLE terrier mixes just arrived at #AnimalHaven from Georgia! 🍑 Nanni, Newf, Neko, Nash, Nanuk, Nogi, and Nuka are all 2 months old and ready to begin their new lives. 🥹Puppies are a LOT of work! If you’re ready to tackle puppyhood with one of these sweet southern peaches, you’ll be starting with a blank slate. These pups are ready to learn and we can’t wait to see them in their new homes. (Don’t forget that all adoption fees are just $100 through Memorial Day, too!) 🌸 Come meet these pups or one of our older dogs (or cats!) during our walk-in hours: Tuesday through Friday from 1-7pm and Sunday from 12-4pm. Saturdays by appointment. 💜