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).

05/31/2026

Alabaster Snowball loves to MOVE!

This energetic pup is all smiles and tail wags. He is definitely going to fit best in an active home who wants a companion by their side for all of life’s adventures. 🐾

Alabaster does have some anxiety, and is getting a lot of support through our training and rehabilitation program. We’re helping him learn that the big city doesn’t have to be so scary. We’re also helping him build coping skills to channel his anxiety and practice calm behaviors. Alabaster’s adopters will need to keep up this routine, with our help of course! 🐶

Alabaster may be a bit of a project, but he is an adorable, sweet, and social pup who has truly stolen our hearts. If you’d like to learn more about Alabaster or meet him, reach out to our team! 💜

05/26/2026

It’s actually ALL sunshine and rainbows with Javadi in your life! ☀️🌈

Javadi is an absolute pleasure of a puppy: polite, cute, eager to please, and snuggly. And did we mention cute?! 😍

Javadi and her siblings were born beneath a trailer in rural Georgia as freezing temperatures swept through the area. With no shelter, no warmth, and no one to protect Javadi and her siblings, their mama curled herself tightly around her litter, doing all she could to keep them alive. Thankfully the property owners found her and a local transport rescue was alerted, who brought this little family to safety. They made the big trip to NYC late last year. ❤️‍🩹

Five-month-old Javadi was adopted and sadly returned due to no fault of her own. She’s a total sweetheart and should grow to be medium sized. Javadi gets along with other dogs, loves people, and is all sunshine and rainbows ☀️ Adopt Javadi! 💜

📍 Animal Haven is at 200 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013

⏰ Our adoption hours are 1-7pm Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm Sunday, and Saturdays by appointment

05/24/2026

We’re smitten with Char Siu Bao 😻

Char Siu Bao is an affectionate cat with a personality that makes him incredibly easy to love. Out of his entire group, he’s the last one still waiting for a home—and unfortunately, we suspect that’s because he is FIV+. ❤️‍🩹

Many cats with FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) live long, happy, and completely normal lives. FIV is most commonly transmitted through deep bite wounds between outdoor cats, not through casual contact like sharing food bowls, grooming, playing, or simply living together. Because of outdated misconceptions, cats like Char Siu Bao are often overlooked despite being wonderful companions. 

And “wonderful” only begins to explain the type of cat Char Siu Bao is. He is an incredibly sweet boy who loves to offer affection. He has a calm, loving presence and is the kind of cat who simply enjoys being near people.

He doesn’t ask for much—just someone willing to look past his diagnosis and see the loving cat underneath. Char Siu Bao has so much love to give, and he deserves a home that sees him for who he truly is: a sweet, deserving companion ready to be chosen.

Meet him at 💜

05/22/2026

We are a brief but important part of their lives 💜

Every day, our staff dedicates their days and their hearts to these animals. We fall in love with some of them — and if you’ve ever been involved in a shelter, you know that goodbyes are equally joyous and sad. Because every goodbye to us is a new beginning for them. 🐾 Often all we’re left with are a few photos and videos of the animals that left paw prints on our hearts.

You can make our day and save a life by adopting 💜

05/20/2026

Lady is taking in the sights and sounds of NYC this ! And you know what would REALLY make her day? Getting adopted! 🐕

Five-year-old Lady is an absolutely adorable pup who should do well in most homes. She’s a petite 29 pounds and sweet as can be!

If Lady’s not your type (we won’t tell her), take a look at all our other adoptable rescue dogs and puppies at AnimalHaven.org 💜 We have so many amazing rescue pups looking for homes, and we’d love to introduce you to them!

📍 Animal Haven is at 200 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013

⏰ Our adoption hours are 1-7pm Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm Sunday, and Saturdays by appointment

New phones, who dis? 📲Meet our adorable spotty phone pups: Nokia, Samsung, Blackberry, Pixel, and Motorola. These pups w...
05/18/2026

New phones, who dis? 📲

Meet our adorable spotty phone pups: Nokia, Samsung, Blackberry, Pixel, and Motorola. These pups were given to a rescue partner after their original owner no longer wanted them. We can only guess, but they were probably the result of a backyard breeder or “oops” litter—just another reminder of why spaying and neutering pets is so important. 💔

The phones are cattle dog mixes, so you can expect them to grow to medium size. They are currently 3 months old and ready to learn everything from you—from potty training to sit and stay! 💜

Adopt one of the phone puppies at Animal Haven.

📍 Animal Haven is at 200 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013

⏰ Our adoption hours are 1-7pm Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm Sunday, and Saturdays by appointment

05/16/2026

Bam Bam is truly a snack: handsome, charming, charismatic, with a BIG personality! (He also loves snacks.) 😎

Here’s the scoop: Bam Bam is the kind of guy who keeps you on your toes—in the best way—because he’s still figuring out how to channel all of his energy and curiosity. He has a playful, spirited nature and sometimes just needs help redirecting that energy into toys, enrichment, or a good activity to keep his busy mind occupied. With the right outlets, Bam Bam really shines. 🌟

When he’s in the mood for affection, he doesn’t hold back. Three-year-old Bam Bam is known for his enthusiastic headbutts and sweet moments of closeness, happily leaning into you for attention on his own terms. Bam Bam will do best with someone who understands and appreciates cats with big personalities, and has time to engage him in play every day.

For the right person, Bam Bam will be an endlessly entertaining and rewarding companion—full of character, affection, and those unforgettable headbutts. Meet Bam Bam at Animal Haven during our adoption hours: 1-7pm Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm Sunday, and Saturdays by appointment 💜

05/15/2026

A neighboring school came to visit and learn about animal welfare…and they drew a few of our dogs. We’re obsessed. ☺️😍

Watch our adoptable good boys and girls react to their drawings! Which is your favorite? 💜

05/13/2026

Marcia deserves to pat herself on the back—raising SIX puppies is no small feat! 🌟

Marcia arrived at Animal Haven with her nursing puppies, and has been an all-star mom during her time here. Her pups are now all grown up and ready to find homes of their own. And that means mama Marcia is also looking to be someone’s new best friend! 🐕 As you can see, Marcia craves human affection and is just incredibly sweet.

Heartbreakingly, Marcia is just over 1 year old herself—barely beyond her own puppyhood. ❤️‍🩹 As soon as she reaches a few milestones, she’ll be ready to get spayed. There are NO more puppies in this sweet girl’s future. Marcia can go home any time, and Animal Haven will of course cover her spay.

Meet Marcia at during our adoption hours: 1-7pm Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm Sunday, and Saturdays by appointment 💜

05/11/2026

Spunky is ready to hop right into your life! 🐾

Honestly, his name says it all. This guy is super spunky, peppy, and sweet. He is an energetic dog and will thrive with an active family! Spunky is three years old and 47 pounds — he may look like a Frenchie, but he’s a hefty guy! 💜

To meet Spunky, stop by Animal Haven during our adoption hours: 1-7pm Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm Sunday, and Saturdays by appointment

📍 Animal Haven is at 200 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013

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