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).

To learn more about our adoption process, requirements, and how to meet our animals, please visit our Adoption Process page!

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.