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. Founded in 1967, we operate an animal shelter in Manhattan. We also provide programs that enhance the bond between animals and people. Animal Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 11-6101487).
1. Take a look at our adoptable animals! We ask that adopters have a specific animal or a few in mind before reaching out to make an appointment. 2. Contact us by filling out an adoption inquiry to get in touch with a staff member. We’ll be able to provide more information on the animal(s) you’re interested in and can set up an appointment for you to meet them! Please allow a few days for a reply. We try to get back to everyone within 1-2 days, but sometimes we experience a large volume of inquiries and may be delayed. We are a very small team working to get back to everyone! We thank you so much for your patience and understanding while you wait. 3. Appointments to meet our animals are available from Tuesday-Friday, 2-6pm with limited availability on the weekends. 4. After meeting our animals at our facility, you can fill out an application if you’d like to apply to adopt them! Please note, the adoption inquiry above is not our application! For dogs, it may take a few days to process. Cats can often be processed same day. If applying for a dog, we do ask for proof that you can have a dog where you live. Such as a pet policy on your lease, a letter from your building management, or proof of ownership if you own. Bringing this documentation with you during your visit will expedite the processing time of your application. 5. It may take more than one meet and greet to approve your application, especially with some of our dogs. Ideally, every member of the household will need to meet the animal at some point during the process. Meeting the animal does not guarantee approval of adoption. 6. We take multiple applications on all of our animals in an effort to find the best fit possible in a timely manner. If the animal you are interested in is adopted before you can complete the process, we are happy to work with you to find another potential match.