Animal Haven

11/01/2026

Congratulations, runners! 🏃‍♀️

It’s marathon day here in New York City, and some of our cats ran their own Meowathon in honor of the 50k+ runners taking on the five boroughs today! 🌟😻

From months of training to carbo loading and hydrating, YOU DID IT! Go get your medal engraved tomorrow, then stop by Animal Haven on Tuesday to meet your new best friend…like adoptable Hashbrown. 💜

📍 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

10/30/2026

What better way to celebrate National Cat Day than with a kitten rescue!? 😻💜

As the weather gets a little cooler, cats and kittens like Genevieve seek shelter under the warm engines of cars. We have a pretty small team so we can't always do field rescues, but as you can see, we're always excited when we're able to help a kitten in need!

Did you know that Animal Haven cats and kittens come from all over? Although we are a limited-admissions shelter, we take in owner surrenders, strays, work with local TNR rescuers, and pull from partners like Animal Care Centers of NYC, out-of-state shelters and even international rescues.

Whether it's rescuing one kitten from a car or a dozen cats from a hoarding situation, we try to help when and where we can. And of course, you can help by ADOPTING! Adopting doesn't just help an individual animal, you're making a space to help even more animals in need, locally and beyond. Can't adopt? Share their stories, advocate for adoption or support or rescue work directly to make a difference.

Genevieve is now safe and sound at Animal Haven where she is up for adoption! 💜 You can come meet her and all of our adoptable animals during our adoption hours.

📍200 Centre Street, Manhattan
Adoption hours are Tuesday-Friday from 1-7pm and Sunday 12-4pm. No appointment is necessary!

10/26/2026

Do you think Robin enjoyed reuniting with her puppies? ☺️

This sweet mama arrived at Animal Haven with her seven puppies, all the way from an overcrowded shelter in North Carolina. Robin was an amazing mom to her pups, and now it’s her turn to find a home! Robin is getting used to life post-motherhood, and is an all-around sweet dog. So far, she seems to do well with other dogs and loves meeting new people. She’s 2 years old and 50 pounds, and will be spayed as soon as she has clearance from the vet, so that the cycle won’t continue. ❤️‍🩹

We’d love to introduce you to Robin. She might even try to crawl in your lap and give you some snuggles (she’s just a big baby herself)! Adopt Robin! 💜

📍 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

10/15/2026

❤️‍🩹Barnaby Update❤️‍🩹

Thanks to your support, Barnaby is safe, warm, well-fed, and has already spent time in a foster home! We’re still waiting on the results of some medical tests, but one thing is for certain: this sweet senior needs a HOME!

Barnaby was found a couple of weeks ago, tied up on a railing in the East Village and abandoned. The metal leash he was tethered to was so short that he was unable to even lay down - the prong collar around his neck forced him to remain upright all night. Good Samaritans changed out his painful collar so he could finally lay his head down and they waited with him for hours. When nobody came, they took him in, gave him a much needed meal and bath, and they reached out to Animal Haven to help give this poor old man a safe place to land. Although we’re stretched thin, as most rescues are right now, we just couldn’t turn him away.

Barnaby is estimated to be around 11 years old. His body tells a story of long-term neglect, and it’s heartbreaking to know how much he’s likely endured in his lifetime. From his poor condition, it looks like he was kept tethered in one place, likely living in his own filth for who knows how long. While we can only make assumptions about his past, we can ensure he has a comfortable future. ☺️

Despite what he’s been through, Barnaby’s tail still wags and he just seems happy to have soft bedding and a place to rest - something that no senior dog should be deprived of. Will you open your heart to Barnaby? Reach out to our team if you’d like to meet Barnaby, just in case he’s back in a foster home! 💜

10/09/2026

Time flies 🥹

We recently received a one-year adoption update on sweet Sienna, now named Miley! Her adopter shared: “Adopting Miley is the best decision I have ever made. She is the cuddliest, most outgoing cat with the largest personality in the world. She’s incredibly social when it comes to meeting new people, spends most of her day sitting on her window bed and watching the birds, and her favorite toy is lamb chop or any and all cardboard boxes. And most importantly she LOVES to nap and sleeps in the silliest positions! I can’t believe it’s already been a year with my best friend, and I am forever grateful to have ended up with her!” 💜

We love hearing your ! Share them with us at [email protected] 🐾

10/06/2026

Starved, dumped, and left to die.

Esme was discovered in an alleyway, a lifeless body lying alone in the rain. She was so weak she could barely move. Severely emaciated and dehydrated, she even refused food offered by her finder. At just 21 pounds, Esme had been reduced to a shadow of the dog she should have been.

This was not an accident. The evidence points to cruelty and abuse.

Esme has pressure sores consistent with prolonged suffering. Her body needs time to heal before those wounds can safely be covered. At the same time, she is battling the devastating effects of severe malnutrition and dehydration.

Her recovery must be carefully managed. Esme is now on a strict refeeding plan because giving a severely malnourished animal too much food too quickly can trigger a dangerous, potentially life-threatening condition called refeeding syndrome.

On top of it all, Esme may have aspiration pneumonia, a serious complication that can occur when material enters the lungs. Thankfully, it was caught early, and treatment is underway.

Animal Haven has taken responsibility for her care, and we have transferred her to an emergency veterinary hospital so she can receive the monitoring and treatment she needs.

Esme needs help now, and we can’t support her alone.

Our Recovery Road Fund helps Animal Haven say “yes” to animals facing urgent, often complicated medical needs. It helps make emergency treatment possible for animals like Esme, who have nowhere else to turn.

Esme’s road to recovery will be long, and her medical needs are urgent and ongoing. Your gift can help provide the emergency care, treatment, and monitoring she needs as her veterinary team works to stabilize her.

We cannot undo what happened to Esme. But together, we can help change what happens next.

You can donate directly to her care through this post or the link in our bio. Can’t donate? Sharing, commenting, and boosting her story goes just as far. Help us change Esme’s life.

She will be up for adoption once she is stable, but until then we will update you every step of the way.

10/02/2026

Meet Antonio, Julieta, Pepe, and Mirabel! ⭐️💫

The Madrigal pups are gifted pups with many talents they can’t wait to share with you. From big zoomies to learning new tricks - these 3-month-old pups are ready to rock and roll! We expect them to grow to at least medium size - we have no information on their parents!

These are fresh pups that will need plenty of training and guidance to set them up for success in their future homes. Luckily, our little guy Antonio has been learning from the best: The Dogist 💜 Prepare for the ups and downs of puppyhood and come meet them 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

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Neglected senior dog abandoned. 💔

This poor dog was tied up on a railing in the East Village where he was found at 5am this morning. The metal leash he was tethered to was so short that he was unable to even lay down - the prong collar around his neck forced him to remain upright all night.

Good Samaritans changed out his painful collar so he could finally lay his head down and they waited with him for hours. When nobody came, they took him in, gave him a much needed meal and bath, and they reached out to Animal Haven to help give this poor old man a safe place to land. Although we’re stretched thin, as most rescues are right now, we just couldn’t turn him away.

We’ve named this sweet elderly dog Barnaby, and he’s estimated to be around 11 years old. His body tells a story of long-term neglect, and it’s heartbreaking to know how much he’s likely endured in his lifetime. His paws and belly are stained dark yellow from urine while painful rashes cover his entire undercarriage. His nails were overgrown, his teeth are fractured, his spine and ribcage show through his course fur, and he has many lumps and bumps on his body that need to be checked out. From his poor condition, it looks like he was kept tethered in one place, likely living in his own filth for who knows how long. While we can only make assumptions about his past, we can ensure he has a comfortable future.

Barnaby needs your help. This sweet senior has been nothing but grateful for the love and care he’s received today, but his road to recovery has just begun. Despite what he’s been through, his tail still wags and he just seems happy to have soft bedding and a place to rest - something that no senior dog should be deprived of.

Barnaby needs our help, and we can't do it without you. You can donate directly to his care through this post or share his story so we can find him a home to spend the rest of his golden years. We want to fill his future with the love he deserves.