A New York rescue with a longer relationship
Animal Haven has served the New York City Tri-State area since 1967 and is based at 200 Centre Street in Manhattan. Its work with cats and dogs includes behavioural support, enrichment outings and assistance after adoption. The organisation describes keeping rescued animals in its care for as long as finding a permanent home takes.
Recovery Road pays for treatment
The Recovery Road Fund supports critical veterinary care for animals who need it. That can mean major surgery or a smaller procedure to relieve pain and discomfort. Medical recovery forms part of the route towards adoption: an animal may need treatment and a carefully managed recovery period before being ready for another environment.
Making a long shelter stay more manageable
The Underdog Program focuses on dogs who have spent a long time in care. Its Camp Underdog and Urban Underdog initiatives provide structure, training, enrichment and opportunities to decompress. This work addresses the stress of shelter life while dogs wait for families, rather than treating the waiting period as time when their needs stand still.
Roxana’s recovery and nine-week programme
Animal Haven recounts how Roxana arrived dangerously underweight and began a veterinary-supervised feeding plan. Once she recovered, she joined P.A.W.S. of Purpose with the New York City Department of Correction. Dogs in this programme spend nine weeks living with people in custody in a dedicated Rikers Island unit. Roxana was adopted before completing the programme and went home after graduation.
Planning an adoption visit
Adoption starts with an in-person meeting, followed by an application. Applicants must be at least 21 and show that pets are allowed at home; the interest survey is optional and is not an application. Saturdays require an appointment, and animal surrenders are never walk-in. Contact the sole Centre Street location at (212) 274-8511.
Help before a family loses its pet
The Community Engagement Program assists guardians facing domestic violence, housing emergencies or illness. A separate Relocation & Relief Fund supports animals affected by disasters or unrest. Read the programme descriptions and Roxana’s story to understand these different kinds of help. Animal Haven also appears on the AnimalProtech map for exploring the local rescue network.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Animal Haven?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact Animal Haven?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Animal Haven, the location New York City - New York - United States, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.