About Animal Haven
Mission
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).
Location
200 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013
(Corner of Hester Street)
Phone
212.274.8511
Hours
Appointments: Tuesday-Sunday from 12-7pm
Closed Mondays.
Outside of walk-in hours, please schedule an appointment to meet a specific animal.
Adoptions
Cats and dogs are available for adoption at Animal Haven.
To schedule an appointment, please view our available animals here and submit an adoption inquiry for any animal you may be interested in! An adoptions counselor will then get back to you to schedule an appointment to meet the animal! Please visit our adoption process page for more information. You may also visit during our walk-in hours, listed above.
To learn more about our adoption process, requirements, and how to meet our animals, please visit our Adoption Process page!
Be sure to check out our FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions.
Adoption Fees:
- $175 per cat over 1 year old
- $200 per kitten or $300 per pair
(Why Two Kittens Are Better Than One) - $295 per dog over 1 year old
- $395 per puppy 4 months to 1 year old
- $450 per puppy under 4 months old
Fee covers spay/neuter, core vaccines, and microchip. Collar and leash included with dog adoptions.
Animal Intake
Animal Haven does accept owner relinquishments from the public.
Cats and dogs will be given a thorough behavioral and medical evaluation prior to admission.
Animal Haven does not accept animals with a history of aggression or biting.
Animal Haven reserves the right to refuse any animal. Appointments are required to surrender an animal.
Please call 212.274.8511 or Contact Us for more information or to make an appointment. Please note that dogs and cats must pass a behavior and medical evaluation before admitted.
Animal Haven has a Conflict of Interest Policy
Board members and staff notify all board members of any perceived or potential conflicts of interest and abstain from voting on any issues where a conflict of interest has been determined to exist.
Animal Haven has a Whistleblower Policy
If any employee reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of Animal Haven is in violation of law, a written complaint must be filed by that employee with the Executive Director or the Board President. It is the intent of Animal Haven to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization and the underlying purpose of this policy is to support the organization’s goal of legal compliance. The support of all employees is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations. An employee is protected from retaliation only if the employee brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of Animal Haven and provides the Animal Haven with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described below is only available to employees that comply with this requirement. Animal Haven will not retaliate against an employee who in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of Animal Haven, or of another individual or entity with whom Animal Haven has a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law, or a clear mandate of public policy. Animal Haven will not retaliate against employees who disclose or threaten to disclose to a supervisor or a public body, any activity, policy, or practice of Animal Haven that the employee reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law or is in violation of a clear mandate of public policy concerning.
Animal Haven has an Executive Director Compensation Policy
The salary of the Executive Director is determined by the Board of Directors. Any change in this salary must be presented and voted on by the Board. Decisions are only made by a majority vote.
Animal Haven has a Donor Privacy Policy
Animal Haven does not share, sell or rent donor information. Donor information is only used to communicate with donors via email, mail and phone. Donors are always offered the opportunity to remove their name from our list.
Animal Haven is an authorized shelter by the State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets as a New York State Registered Shelter/Rescue (Registration No. RR086)
Animal Haven has been awarded a four-star rating by Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is America’s premier independent charity evaluator. They help charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health and accountability & transparency of America’s largest charities. Receiving a four-star rating indicates that Animal Haven adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way.
Please visit our Charity Navigator profile to review our four-star rating.