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Eden Animal Haven Eden Animal Haven is a licensed no-kill rescue & sanctuary, providing a safe, cage-free haven for cats, with the goal of adopting them into loving homes.

Eden Animal Haven began in 2010 when Leslie Sawyer and Bill Stoll took up residence on a piece of land owned by a psychologist and his wife who wanted it used for animal welfare. While living in a small house on the property, Leslie and Bill converted a barn without plumbing or electricity into a temporary cat sanctuary. Horse stalls were reinforced and secured with chicken wire and doors; carpete

d ramps were built for the cats to access the large loft; cat trees, walkways, plush beds, and insulated boxes for winter were installed. EAH formed a board and became a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in December 2013, and received their animal shelter license from the Missouri Department of Agriculture in June 2016. The board has expanded from an initial three to a current size of seven. EAH decided to focus on cats because of a pronounced need in the areas surrounding Springfield, Missouri. Although there are many dog-only rescues and shelters, there were no cat-only shelters in the area at that time. Cats are euthanized at local animal control facilities at much higher rates than are dogs. The need for a cat shelter like EAH is extremely high. Our goal was to construct a state-of-the-art, cage-free cat building on the property, modeled from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. We have realized that goal! The new building shelters at least double the number of cats as the original barn--increasing our lifesaving capacity from around 150 to 300-400 cats currently. The building contains medium and large community rooms, as well as small rooms for injured and recovering cats and lactating mothers with kittens. The medium and large community rooms also have new catios attached to allow the cats to go outside and watch the birds and butterflies and be completely safe. A quarantine area will shelter cats with infectious diseases and has its own air filtration system and HVAC. In addition, the original barn building continues to house feral cats, an even more endangered cat population. Eden Animal Haven has a Platinum Seal of Transparency on Guidestar. https://www.guidestar.org/ManageNonprofit/Reports

29/01/2025

Meet Beanie, a young, shy, gentle, and mellow cat. She's the kind of feline who takes her time to get to know you, but once she does, she will reward you with her gentle purrs and calm demeanor. Beanie prefers a quiet environment where she can relax and feel safe. She's not the kind of cat who will jump on your lap immediately, but give her time, and she will slowly come out of her shell. Beanie needs a patient and understanding owner who can give her the time she needs to adjust. Adopting Beanie will bring a peaceful presence into your home and provide you with a loyal and loving companion. She's waiting for a forever home where she can be loved and cherished. Adopt Beanie and let her gentle spirit fill your home with tranquility.

Go to https://www.Edenanimalhaven.org and fill out your Adoption Consultation Form NOW!!! Or come see us during our Walk In hours - Mon 1-7pm, Thurs 1-7pm, Sat 1-5pm

28/01/2025

Meet Snowball, a kitten with a heart as playful as his name suggests. His energy knows no bounds, making every day a new adventure. Whether he's chasing a piece of string or exploring new corners, Snowball's zest for life is infectious. Yet, he also knows when it's time to slow down. His cuddly nature shines through in these quiet moments, as he nuzzles up close for a gentle purr-filled nap. Sweet and gentle, Snowball is a companion who will bring joy and warmth into your life. He deserves a loving home where he can continue to blossom. Adopt Snowball with his sister, Snowflake, and you will get a $30 discount off his adoption fee!

It's been a busy few days!! We've had some amazing adoptions and can't wait to see updated pics of them in their new hom...
28/01/2025

It's been a busy few days!! We've had some amazing adoptions and can't wait to see updated pics of them in their new homes. Skunk, Johnnie, Guiness, Jameson, Raccoon, Walker, Virga, Cirrus, Pretty Girl, Mayor Maynot and Stratus were all adopted in the last few days!! Congratulations to all the new families!!

We found Beanie looking very innocent yesterday morning. 😹  Would love to see some captions! 😻
27/01/2025

We found Beanie looking very innocent yesterday morning. 😹 Would love to see some captions! 😻

27/01/2025
We'll see you at PetSmart soon!
26/01/2025

We'll see you at PetSmart soon!

We're OPEN today!!! Fill out your adoption application on your way and come adopt!! Can't adopt? Come socialize!! Donate...
25/01/2025

We're OPEN today!!!

Fill out your adoption application on your way and come adopt!!

Can't adopt? Come socialize!! Donate! Volunteer!

Go to https://www.Edenanimalhaven.org and fill out your Adoption Consultation Form NOW!!

Enjoy some indoor activities with your kitty on this Cat-art-day. "Girl on the red carpet" by Felice Casorati.
25/01/2025

Enjoy some indoor activities with your kitty on this Cat-art-day. "Girl on the red carpet" by Felice Casorati.

Gorgeous Aspen is a sweet 3-year-old girl who will be waiting to meet you at PetSmart tomorrow!
25/01/2025

Gorgeous Aspen is a sweet 3-year-old girl who will be waiting to meet you at PetSmart tomorrow!

URGENT!! We are low on adult canned cat food!! Please consider donating a few cans or a case of food!! The kitties will ...
25/01/2025

URGENT!! We are low on adult canned cat food!! Please consider donating a few cans or a case of food!! The kitties will greatly appreciate it!!

Help us continue to care for the cats and kittens at our shelter:

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/TSGE43IOZYFJ

Chewy https://www.chewy.com/g/eden-animal-haven_b73085170

Walmart
https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/74f88b03-5be3-4d98-a426-f30fe0a78bc6?fbclid=IwY2xjawEfVs1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeeGixo96UnGlEi6BI-jW_l0bQPM_xn76p7gO0B0SXQSemg6J4YWoICH7Q_aem_mAhC2XT4hPQnSZ45xtz5xw

Order from PetSmart
https://www.petsmart.com/.../mo/springfield-store3051.html
Donate: https://www.edenanimalhaven.org/donate

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Cumulus may be named for a cloud, but every day is sunny to this 3-month-old little boy! Come meet him tomorrow at PetSm...
24/01/2025

Cumulus may be named for a cloud, but every day is sunny to this 3-month-old little boy! Come meet him tomorrow at PetSmart on South Campbell, 11-3!

Stunning 7-month-old tabbie girls Joy and Beanie will also be at PetSmart on south Campbell tomorrow, 11am-3pm!
24/01/2025

Stunning 7-month-old tabbie girls Joy and Beanie will also be at PetSmart on south Campbell tomorrow, 11am-3pm!

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Saturday 13:00 - 17:00

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Eden Animal Haven began in 2010 when Leslie Sawyer and Bill Stoll took up residence on a piece of land owned by a psychologist and his wife who wanted it used for animal welfare. While living in a small house on the property, Leslie and Bill converted a barn without plumbing or electricity into a temporary cat sanctuary. Horse stalls were reinforced and secured with chicken wire and doors; carpeted ramps were built for the cats to access the large loft; cat trees, walkways, plush beds, and insulated boxes for winter were installed. EAH formed a board and became a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in December 2013, and received their animal shelter license from the Missouri Department of Agriculture in June 2016. The board has expanded from an initial three to a current size of seven members. EAH decided to focus on cats because of a pronounced need in the areas surrounding Springfield, Missouri. Although there are many dog-only rescues and shelters, there are no cat-only shelters in the area. Cats are euthanized at local animal control facilities at much higher rates than are dogs. For example, although from 2005 to 2014 Springfield Animal control reduced its dog euthanization rate from 48% to 12%, its much higher cat euthanization rate of 67% in 2005 declined to only 43% in 2014. In raw numbers, an average of 243 dogs were euthanized over this time span, with 1165 sent to rescues. But 428 cats were euthanized and only 426 sent to rescues. The need for a cat shelter like EAH is clearly pressing. In May 2017, EAH started construction on a state-of-the-art, cage-free cat building, modeled after Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. The new building will shelter at least double the number of cats as the original barn--increasing our lifesaving capacity from around 150 to up to 300-400 cats annually. The building contains medium and large community rooms, as well as small rooms for cats needing isolation and lactating mothers with kittens. Several of the rooms will offer attached “catios” for the cats to enjoy. A quarantine area will shelter cats with infectious diseases.

We began construction in August 2017, and our building is now complete enough to move our cats in from the barn. We still need funds to complete interior work (flooring, paint, etc.), the exterior catios, and to purchase remaining plumbing fixtures, storage cabinets, and office furniture and equipment.