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The Animal Haven is a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter that has been taking in homeless, abandoned, and surrendered cats and dogs and adopting them out to permanent, loving homes since 1948.

11/03/2024

Look at all these happy faces going to their forever homes 🐾

11/02/2024

🎉 LAST CALL: Animal Haven's Fall Raffle – Drawing Tomorrow! 🎉

The big day is almost here! The drawing for our Fall Raffle takes place tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.

🕒 Last chance to get your tickets! You can still purchase them online until 2:00 p.m. today by clicking the link below.

🌟 This year's exciting prizes: 1️⃣ $300 Gift Card to Goldbelly – Enjoy gourmet food delivered nationwide! 2️⃣ Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones (Value: $248) 3️⃣ $200 Gift Card for UConn sporting events 4️⃣ Winter Care Basket – Handmade scarf, reusable paperless towels, Ghirardelli hot chocolate, Earl Grey tea from Savvy Tea, and Walker's shortbread Scottie dog cookies (Value: $80)

🎟 Ticket prices: $2 per ticket or $20 for a book of 10 tickets.
We'll even fill out your tickets and send you the stubs by mail!

👉 Purchase tickets here: https://shorturl.at/IewxP

All proceeds directly benefit the shelter. Thank you for helping us make a difference! 🐾

*No purchase is necessary to enter the raffle.

10/31/2024

Our staff say Happy Howl-oween!!! All treats no tricks 🐾🎃👻🎃🐾

10/31/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the open house on Saturday is cancelled.

We will see you in December! 🐾

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from all of us at The Animal Haven! 👻🎃

Show us your furry friends all dressed up in the comments 🐾

10/29/2024

🐾🎉 Happy National Cat Day! 🎉🐾

Of course we're taking advantage of this opportunity to highlight that we have a ton of amazing cats waiting for their forever homes at the shelter🏡💖

Check them out here: https://shorturl.at/OwEzC

Not ready to adopt? You can still help support our mission by donating, volunteering or sharing our posts to spread the word! 🐱

Comment below your photos of your fur babies!

10/29/2024

Thank you so much to Steven Allinson of Allinson & Associates, LLC, Steve and Debbie Masella, Chiria Groth, and Britney Berg for visting The Animal Haven yesterday to present us with a check from the Estate of Howard Goffin. Howard Goffin, who very sadly passed away in March 2023, left The Animal Haven an extremely generous bequest in his will. We are enormously grateful for this bequest and will put the money to good use in caring for the many dogs and cats at the shelter in memory of Howard Goffin and his brother Stuart Goffin.

10/28/2024

Our November open house is only a few days away!🐾
Come meet some of our adorable residents from 1-3pm ET on Saturday, 11/2!
📍89 Mill Rd | North Haven, CT.
Note: Applications must be submitted & reviewed to be eligible to adopt. Animals will not be going home during the open house.

Please fill out this google form if you're planning to attend:

https://shorturl.at/hRn0F

10/27/2024

Thank you so much Rylie, Sydney and Izzie of the Quinnipiac University Track and Field team for volunteering this afternoon at The Animal Haven and weeding the yards for our dogs. We so appreciate your efforts and work at the shelter!

10/27/2024

The drawing for the Fall Raffle is just one week away!
Take a chance to win some great prizes while you support our mission🐾

🏆 Prizes include:
1️⃣ $300 Goldbelly Gift Card – Gourmet food delivered nationwide
2️⃣ Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones (Value $248)
3️⃣ $200 UConn Sporting Events Gift Card
4️⃣ Winter Care Basket (Value $80)

🎟 Tickets: $2 each or $20 for a book of 10. All proceeds benefit the shelter.
🗓 Drawing is next Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

👉 Get your tickets here: https://conta.cc/3Uph30o

Good luck, and thank you for your support! No purchase is necessary to enter the raffle.

10/26/2024

❤️ Do you love being loved? Then our Prancer girl is the angel you've been waiting for because she literally loves everyone! ❤️

Prancer is our resident lovebug who has never met a person -- or a body of water -- that she didn't like. She enjoys playing and letting out her energy by hiking the trails behind the shelter or running around the pen and playing fetch.

We can't stress enough to you that Prancer is literally as sweet as sweet gets!! We hope you fill out an application for this deserving baby and find out for yourself! 🐾💕

https://theanimalhavenct.org/dog-adoption-application/

10/26/2024

‼️Update‼️
Ghosty 👻 went into his foster home yesterday and is starting to settle in! We couldn’t be happier for him and we appreciate everyone who has reached out and offered to foster.

We will keep you updated on his status 🐾🐕🐶

10/24/2024

UPDATE: Ghosty has found a foster! Stay tuned for updates :)

***Urgent Foster Needed***

Meet Ghosty, a two year old intact Yorkie.

Ghosty came to us last night. He has been severely neglected and is terrified of everything. His hair was overgrown and matted from head to toe and his nails were severely overgrown as well. He was brought in for an emergency vet visit where he was able to be fully shaved and received medical care. Pictured is Ghosty at the vet after his shave.

The good news is that the vet says he medically looks good otherwise. We are thankful for that. But Ghosty is terrified. We do not know what this poor soul has gone through prior to coming to the shelter last night but it was undoubtedly horrible.

We are seeking an immediate foster for him so that he can decompress in a place that’s not the shelter, as the shelter is busy and noisy. He needs a home where he can receive the tender care he needs to decompress and learn to trust in people again. We would prefer Ghosty to be the only dog for the time being and we feel it is in his best interest not to be around children at this time either. We would prefer a foster family who can put him in a separate, quiet room until he gets better.

If you are able to open your home to Ghosty, please fill out this application:

https://theanimalhavenct.org/dog-adoption-application/

We would prefer a family who is interested in adopting him in the future, but would also consider a foster only.

We know the application says adoption, but forms received for him will be treated as fosters or fosters to adopt.

10/23/2024

REMINDER: There's still time to buy tickets for The Animal Haven's Fall Raffle!

Take a chance to win some great prizes while you support our mission🐾

🏆 Prizes include:
1️⃣ $300 Goldbelly Gift Card – Gourmet food delivered nationwide
2️⃣ Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones (Value $248)
3️⃣ $200 UConn Sporting Events Gift Card
4️⃣ Winter Care Basket (Value $80)

🎟 Tickets: $2 each or $20 for a book of 10. All proceeds benefit the shelter.
🗓 Drawing on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

👉 Get your tickets here: https://conta.cc/3Uk7MXy

Good luck, and thank you for your support! No purchase is necessary to enter the raffle.

10/16/2024

THIS WEEKEND!!

Milford Photo hosts their Halloween Pet Portrait Event + Donation Drive! 👻🎃 This year, they have chosen Animal Haven to benefit from their donation drive.
As a thank you, Milford Photo is giving an 8x10 print to anyone who donates during the event!

Bring your pet into their studios for a Halloween-themed portrait session! (Print packages, custom wall art, & photo products featuring your pets' photos will be available for purchase.)

Registration is required. Learn more about the event and sign up at https://milfordphoto.com/pet-portraits

10/15/2024

REMINDER: The Animal Haven's Fall Raffle is happening now!

Take a chance to win some great prizes while you support our mission🐾

🏆 Prizes include:
1️⃣ $300 Goldbelly Gift Card – Gourmet food delivered nationwide
2️⃣ Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones (Value: $248)
3️⃣ $200 UConn Sporting Events Gift Card
4️⃣ Winter Care Basket (Value: $80)

🎟 Tickets: $2 each or $20 for a book of 10. All proceeds benefit the shelter.
🗓 Drawing on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

👉 Get your tickets here: https://conta.cc/486u4BI

Good luck, and thank you for your support! No purchase is necessary to enter the raffle.

10/12/2024

Triple Sec says thank you to the kind person that donated him a new window hammock 🐾❤️

10/12/2024

⚕️FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Awareness ⚕️

Did you know that there is a feline Coronavirus?

Cats that have feline coronavirus get FIP by mutation that usually show no obvious symptoms. Some cats may show mild upper respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal discharge, while others may experience mild gastrointestinal signs such as diarrhea and fluid build up in the abdomen. In most cases, these signs are self-limiting.

Once treatment for FIP is completed, they are deemed cured and no longer require further treatments for the disease. This means they will continue to live normal lives!

We have treated dozens of cases over the years & many of our FIP babies have been adopted into loving homes and live healthy lives. We encourage you to take your chance on some of our kitties 🐾

If you want to learn more, check out this article > https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-infectious-peritonitis

10/12/2024

Our babygirl Godiva always showed curiosity about the cats when she saw them in the window, so we typically let her sit on the bench and look at them, she seems to be quite amused! 9 out of 10 times she's looking for her buddy Mulberry, a male cat who shes always shown a particular liking to🥹Are their window hangs the beginning of a great friendship? Stay tuned💕Both of these cuties are available for adoption. Visit our website theanimalhavenct.org to learn more about them both and apply!

10/10/2024

ICYMI: The Animal Haven's Fall Raffle is happening now!

Take a chance to win some great prizes while you support our mission🐾

🏆 Prizes include:
1️⃣ $300 Goldbelly Gift Card – Gourmet food delivered nationwide
2️⃣ Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones (Value: $248)
3️⃣ $200 UConn Sporting Events Gift Card
4️⃣ Winter Care Basket (Value: $80)

🎟 Tickets: $2 each or $20 for a book of 10. All proceeds benefit the shelter.
🗓 Drawing on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

👉 Get your tickets here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/RaffleFall2024

Good luck, and thank you for your support! No purchase is necessary to enter the raffle.

10/09/2024

🎁 This Prime Day, Shop with a Purpose: Support Animal Haven! 🎁

With today being the last chance for Prime Day deals, why not positively impact the lives of animals in need? This year, your shopping can help provide love and care to our furry friends at Animal Haven! 🐾

**Here’s How You Can Make a Difference:**

1. Shop Our Wish List: Take advantage of incredible Prime Day discounts and help our animals in need!
2. Share the Love: Spread the word on social media and encourage your friends and family to join the effort.

Thank you for supporting Animal Haven and helping us create brighter futures for our furry companions!

🌟Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IKDGAP8Z26X7?ref_=wl_share

10/08/2024

🐱 Meet Mochi 🐱

Mochi, a cat living outside near an apartment complex in West Haven, was in danger when a loose terrier began to hunt her and her four kittens. Concerned residents contacted The Animal Haven for help. Mochi and her kittens—three females named Pippin, Binx, and Fizz, and one male named Twitch—are now safe at the shelter.

The Animal Haven has been rescuing animals like Mochi and her family all year, particularly during the extended "kitten season" caused by climate changes. With support from donations, we provide loving care and veterinary services to rescued animals and work hard to find them loving homes.

Every contribution helps make a big difference in the lives of these animals 🐾❤️

Donate here to support our mission: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E202344&id=118

10/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who came down to visit us today for the October open house 👻 We’re currently going 💤 like Josephine!

10/04/2024

Our October open house is tomorrow!🐾 🎃 Josephine is just as excited as we are!

Stop by and meet our fur babies from 1-3pm ET on Saturday, 10/5!

📍89 Mill Rd | North Haven, CT

Note: Applications must be submitted & reviewed to be eligible to adopt. Animals will not be going home during the open house

Address

89 Mill Road
North Haven, CT
06473

Telephone

+12032392641

Website

http://www.theanimalhavenct.org/

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Godiva & Mulberry 🐾❤️

Our October open house is only a few days away!🐾👻🕸️ Come meet some of these adorable faces from 1-3pm ET on Saturday, 10/5! 📍89 Mill Rd | North Haven, CT. Note: Applications must be submitted & reviewed to be eligible to adopt. Animals will not be going home during the open house

It’s officially October 1st and you know what that means 👻🎃

Meet Thomas! 🐱🐾 Thomas is a beautiful adult cat who loves people and ADORES attention! He loves splashing the water in his fountain (we love to say he is going for a swim!), lounging around our office, and getting belly rubs. Thomas would do best as the only animal in the home, with a family that's just as affectionate as he is. This handsome guy was returned to us in July of 2024, after being adopted from us as a kitten. After 10 years together, his owner was moving and had claimed that he and Thomas were going in different directions in their lives. Thomas is a snuggly, unique-looking, cat with tons of energy (despite his age) and is looking for his forever home. Interested in adopting Thomas? Fill out an application on our website: www.theanimalhavenct.org

Iggy is our very special senior girl who gets much needed spa days every week! Iggy is our long term resident here at The Animal Haven. 🥰 Miss Iggy Wiggles is completely blind and has cerebellar hypoplasia so she does not groom herself. Despite being blind, Iggy gets around the shelter great and knows where her food, water, and litter are! She likes to walk around and explore and absolutely loves being cuddled, pet, and pampered. This purr bug is the light of our lives and we just wanted to share with you a day in the life with a perfect Iggy. 😌☺️🩷👑

In honor of Post Malone playing a sold-out show in Hartford this weekend at Xfinity Theatre…. Meet our baby, Posty! Posty was only 8 weeks old when he arrived at the shelter. He was very tiny & sick so the shelter manager took him home into foster until he was strong enough. As a baby, Posty was very energetic & playful! He was an only kitten so his foster mom made sure he learned how to bite gently, play, and groom himself (his foster siblings helped raise him as well). He was never one to sit still for long so he wasn’t a cuddly baby. But as he grew, his need for love & affection grew as well. Now, he runs right up to anyone in the room and climbs up their legs until he’s in their arms. He is the ultimate snuggle bug who just wants to be your best friend! Posty is now just over 5 months old & looking for his forever family. He gets along very well with other cats, children, and anyone he meets. We recommend that Posty go home with a kitten friend. He is still a very active kitten but at the same time loves his downtime snuggles! Fill out an application for Posty now 🐾 > https://theanimalhavenct.org/cats-for-adoption/ We do not have the rights to this song.

Rule #1: Never show up to Prancers crib without a housewarming gift 🎁 🐾 Interested in Prancer? Check out her Petfinder Profile > https://www.petfinder.com/dog/prancer-72636425/ct/north-haven/the-animal-haven-inc-ct40/

🐾URGENT PLEASE SHARE🐾 *REPOSTING* Meet Raggedy Ann. This beautiful girl is FELV+. She is about 1 1/2 years old and sweet as ever!!! Feline Leukemia weakens the cat’s immune system, which can lead to diseases which can be fatal. This sickness is contracted from cat to cat. Raggedy Ann will eventually succumb to her illness. We are looking for a permanent foster for this beautiful girl so she can live out the rest of her life in a loving home! We would pay for all of her medical needs and treatment. Raggedy Ann is such a sweet soul who loves to be around people, get pets and attention, and is such a love bug. This beauty queen needs a home with no other cats or only cats who are FELV+. Raggedy Ann’s best friend with the same illness named Zaedee sadly passed a few months so now she is alone in her room. Please share this post and direct message us if you are interested in giving Raggedy Ann her furever home . 🩷🙏🏻

Pumba working hard today at the Animal Haven to keep those pesky bugs away! 🐾😻

⭐️CAT OF THE WEEK⭐️

⭐️CAT OF THE WEEK⭐️ JETT!!!! 🐾😻Our sweet big boy Jett Jett has been through a lot. He has been with us for almost 3 years now. Jett was dumped when his old owner got evicted. He stuck around the property for a year after and was kicked and beaten by kids Halloween night of 2021. A woman found him and brought him to us. He had a lot of health problems, takes anti seizure medication (for the rest of his life), would walk in circles, and would often miss the litter box. Jett is so big because side effects from medication make him always hungry! He is still on a diet though. 😸Despite what Jett has been through he is still nice to people and is an extraordinary soul. He is such a love bug smoosh ball! His silly side comes out when he likes to mess with people when you walk past him 😂 (He will slap your leg!) If anyone could look past Jett’s litter box issues and give this guy a chance you would find such a silly loving companion! *Side note* ~Jett has made progress using pee pads as well as using a litter box but does still have accidents. Please, if you are interested in adopting our Jett, fill out an application on our website: www.theanimalhavenct.org (We do not adopt out of state at this time)

⭐️CAT OF THE WEEK⭐️ Elm!!!! Mister Elm is such a sweet special personality. His looks are just a bonus!! This strapping young man is such a goof. 🙂 He loves climbing and jumping to people’s shoulders and nibbling on your hair and ears!! He is such a ham!! Elm has been with us for almost 3 years now. He has been returned to us once before. He can be quite dominant to other cats when it comes to his space and wanting people’s attention but boy does he love his kittens! (He acts like he’s all their father 😂) Elm will greet you immediately for love and attention and will watch and wait for you to come back after you leave his room. 🥺 We would love our Elmers to go home with his very own kitten pal. 🩷 This is how we think he’d do best!! He is such an affectionate fun guy who would make anyone sooooo lucky to have him in their life. Please, if you are interested in adopting our Elm, fill out an application on our website: www.theanimalhavenct.org (We do not adopt out of state at this time)

⭐️CAT OF THE WEEK⭐️ Our handsome big boy Checkers!!! Checkers has been at the shelter for 5 years now! (Crazy right?) He has come so far from being a scared lil hissy stray kitten. He is such a love bug once he gets to know you and has such a personality! His little cross eye just adds to his cuteness. 😝 Checkers does good with other cats and can’t wait to find his forever person! Please, if you are interested in adopting our Checkers, fill out an application on our website: www.theanimalhavenct.org (We do not adopt out of state at this time)

⭐️DOG OF THE WEEK⭐️

⭐️DOG OF THE WEEK⭐️ TUCKIES!!! Tucker is one of the staff & volunteer favorites. He has been here at the shelter for 2 years now. He is a 7 year old Beagle/Boxer mix who loves going on walks, playing in water, cuddling, and bein a lil couch potato! Tucker is such a love bug and it’s insane he’s been at the shelter this long! Please, if you are interested in adopting our Tucker, fill out an application on our website: www.theanimalhavenct.org(We do not adopt out of state at this time)