Animal Haven

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!” 💜

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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.

09/24/2026

With the weather cooling down, it’s almost hot cocoa season! 🍂 What better way to cozy on up for the fall than with a comforting cocoa pup?! These lanky pups made their way up from Georgia and are ready to find homes of their very own here in the big city.

Meet Swiss Miss, Ovaltine, and Nestle! They're about 4-months-old and 12-15lbs! We expect them to grow to around medium-ish 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. Prepare for the ups and downs of puppyhood and come meet them at Animal Haven! Adoption hours are Tuesday-Friday 1-7pm and Sunday 12-4pm. Adopt a puppy today! 💜🐶

09/21/2026

🕺🪩 It's this kitten's first 21st night of September!

Looking to adopt a floof of your own? We have some pretty cute new arrivals! Check out our website or stop by Animal Haven at 200 Centre Street in Manhattan during adoption hours.

💜 Tuesday-Friday: 1-7pm
💜 Saturday: By appointment
💜 Sunday: 12-4pm

Adopt a kitten today! 😻

09/14/2026

We’ve teamed up with for America’s Dirtiest Dog, a nationwide contest celebrating dogs living their messiest, most joy-filled lives, mud and all. Congrats to the winner, Eden ✨️ Eden | Creek ✨️ 🎉

And our dogs know a thing or two about getting dirty. Through our Camp Underdog program, our long-term residents get trips out of the city to hike, swim, run around–and get messy! Post-Camp baths with Wondercide’s Flea & Tick Shampoo help ensure our pups remain protected from fleas and ticks after they romp and roll around in the great outdoors. 🌳🐕

Lady Tilley is squeaky clean, smelling great, and ADOPTABLE! Take a look at our website if you’re interested in learning more about this little adventurer 💜

We’ll be giving adoptees a bottle of Wondercide’s Flea & Tick Shampoo to take to pups’ new homes this fall. 🫧