West Haven Animal Shelter, a division of the West Haven Police Department, enforces state statue and local ordinances governing animal law.

The West Haven Animal Shelter is a municipal shelter dedicated to servicing the public as it relates to animal issues. We provide for and protect abandoned, abused, neglected, and unwanted animals, as well as finding qualified homes for adoptable homeless companion animals that are temporary residents of our shelter. We promote animal welfare through programs and services that mutually benefit animals and people.

When a dog is taken into custody by an Animal Control Officer, as per state law, an ad is placed in our local paper with the animals description, to help an owner locate their dog. Seven (7) days from the placement of the ad if the dog has not been claimed by it's owner it would be available for adoption at that time. Dogs are only euthanized on a need to be basis. Unless it is completly nessacary we do our best to place these homeless animals.

We are committed to helping all animals that come into our care.

All animals are given medical care if needed and lots of love.

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The shelter is open 7 days from 11am to 3pm.

News

Please help us help the animals. We are collecting redeemable bottles and cans to raise money to aid our shelter animals. Bring any redeemable beverage containers to the shelter at 7 Collis St, West Haven, Connecticut. The money will be put to good use. Thank you.

TEAM Spay/Neuter Certificates

If you or someone you know is on limited income and has cats that are not spayed or neutered Wags & Whiskers, TLC may be able to help. We recently had TEAM come to the shelter. We gave out 10 free or reduced TEAM certicates.

For more information please contact WAGS & WHISKERS, TLC at 203-795-9825.

Matching Donations

Making a donation to WAGS & WHISKERS? See if your employer has a matching donations program. If so, you can easily double your donation!

WAGS & WHISKERS, TLC is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

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Items Needed

Kitten and Cat Food (Dry and Canned)

Dog and Puppy Food (Dry and Canned)

Cat Litter (Both Clay and Scoopable)

NEWSPAPER - Newspaper is used to line the cat and small animal enclosures.

Cleaning Products/Disinfectants (i.e. Bleach, Laundry Detergent, Mr. Clean, Lysol, Windex, etc.)

CAT AND DOG TREATS, BONES, BISCUITS - Our pets love their treats! We use treats for our shelter dog training program and to help our resident animals feel loved.

NEW OR GENTLY USED CAT CARRIERS - We use cat carriers for our cats or kittens that are being cared for by foster volunteers.

NEW OR GENTLY USED TOWELS, BLANKETS, BEDDING (must be machine washable) - These items help make our pets more comfortable while they wait for their forever homes.

Carpet Samples/Remnants (New only, please)

CAT AND DOG TOYS - These help to keep our pets entertained for hours. Who doesn't like toys?!?

Adopting a friend

We welcome adoption inquiries from far and wide! To adopt from us, you will need to fill out an application, which will then have to be approved by our Animal Control Officers. If you already have another dog, we encourage you to bring it with you to meet the animal you are interested in. We have areas set up at the shelter to introduce dogs and see how they get along together. Please note, animals are not adopted on a first come, first serve basis. We need to make sure it will be the best match for both you and the animal. We check e-mail regularly. Our email address is Pounddogs@yahoo.com.

Adoption hours are 11am to 3pm EVERY DAY. We take in and adopt out an enormous number of animals. Some animals come and go very quickly. If you see an animal you like on this site, come visit us immediately and often! Even if the animal you were interested in has been adopted, we may have others that haven't even been posted yet. And don't forget to spay or neuter your pet!!! Thank you!

Come Visit Us!

I-95 North

• Take exit 42 off of I-95
• Turn RIGHT off of exit onto Sawmill Rd/Rt.162. Drive straight for .29 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto W.Clark St. **There is a small sign that says animal shelter
• At end of street, turn RIGHT onto Collis St. The shelter is on the right.

I-95 South

• Take exit 42 off of I-95
• Turn RIGHT off of exit onto Sawmill Rd/Rt.162.
• Drive straight through two lights, then go an additional .29 miles.
• Turn LEFT onto W.Clark St. **There is a small sign that says animal shelter
• At end of street, turn RIGHT onto Collis St. The shelter is on the right.

Map to our shelter

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West Haven Animal Shelter
7 Collis Street
West Haven, CT 06516
Phone: 203-937-3642
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter

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