Friend for Life The Friends of the
New Haven Animal Shelter

81 Fournier Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-946-8110

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"You can judge the moral stature of a nation by the way it treats its animals."
--Mahatma Gandhi

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Adoption and Special Events



Pet Adoption Days, 11am - 3pm



Saturday, December 5 at Petco, 2100 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT.
Saturday, December 19 at Petland Discounts, 49 Perhsing Dr, Derby, CT.
Saturday, January 16 at Petco, 1401 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT.

Furball 2010

For Adoption Days: Come aboard the Adoption Vehicle and meet the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens who need good homes and are available for adoption from the New Haven Animal Shelter.

Those who wish to adopt a pet must provide proof of home ownership (mortgage statement or tax bill), or landlord's telephone number or written lease. Those looking to adopt a companion for their dog are asked to bring their dog with them.

Cost to adopt is $80 and includes spay and neuter voucher. Cash only, please.

Volunteer General Orientation

Are you looking to volunteer at the New Haven Animal Shelter?

On December 27, 2009 we will be having a general orientation for anyone who wants to be a volunteer. The orientation will start at 11:00 a.m. at the New Haven Animal Shelter on Fournier street. The orientation is approximately 1.5 hours long. This is a general orientation. You need to attend a cat orientation to work with the cats. You need to be assigned a mentor (who will train you) to work with the dogs. Dog training will start a week or two after you have attended the general orientation.

Please come to the shelter (81 Fournier Street) on December 27th at 11:00 a.m. if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. No reservation needed. Just show up! You must be 18 years of age to volunteer.

If you have any questions , please feel free to e-mail Delette at poomeister@hotmail.com. See you on the 27th!


News
  • Adopted Dogs: Click here to see our Dog Happy Tails!

  • Looking for a guinea pig to adopt??
    Contact Cindy at Critter Connection, located in Durham, CT.....Can email her at: Martingale@aol.com

Interesting Reading

Pit Bulls Do Not Deserve Their Vicious Reputation
by Richard Johnson, President Connecticut Humane Society

The Facts About Declawing�
(Feline Digital Amputation - 'Onychectomy')
What You Really Need To Know

Max's House�/S.T.A.R.T. II� http://maxshouse.com

Adopting a pet from the New Haven Animal Shelter

In order to adopt a shelter pet you must:
  1. Be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Have valid identification with your current address.
  3. Be able to verify that you can have a pet where you live. Those who wish to adopt a pet must provide proof of home ownership (mortgage statement or tax bill), or landlord's telephone number.
  4. Understand that the New Haven Animal Shelter reserves the right to deny an adoption for any reason.
  5. Apply in person at the New Haven Animal Shelter, 81 Fournier Street, New Haven CT, or at one of our special adoption events.
Further Information:
  • Those looking to adopt a companion for their dog are asked to bring their dog with them.
  • Cost to adopt is $80 and includes spay and neuter voucher. Cash only, please.
  • If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please visit the shelter Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30. NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED!
  • Sunday appointments possible for special circumstances only.
For more information, contact the shelter at 203-946-8110 during regular hours or email Dee at poomeister@hotmail.com.


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Who We Are

We are the Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter, a group of volunteers dedicated to helping find responsible, loving homes for the animals in our care. We hope to make the New Haven Animal Shelter the first place residents think of when they decide to adopt an animal. Most of the pets listed on our web site are at the New Haven Animal Shelter; a few are being fostered by volunteers or by friends until they find permanent homes.

Phone the Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter at 203-407-8304, or email Dee at poomeister@hotmail.com.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR PET LIST WITH PICTURES!


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Visit the New Haven Animal Shelter

The New Haven Animal Shelter is the second largest municipal animal shelter in the State of Connecticut, with over 65 dog runs, attracting over 3,200 visitors annually. The Animal Shelter takes in about 1,400 dogs and cats each year. Through its partnership with the Humane Commission, Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter, and the North Shore Animal League, the Animal Shelter has sponsored several adoption events throughout the year, leading to an adoption rate of 75 percent, or roughly 1,500 dogs and cats.

Hours: 12:30 to 4:30 Mon-Sat (Sundays by appointment only, call 203-407-8304)

Click here for directions to the New Haven Animal Shelter.

New Haven Animal Shelter
81 Fournier St.
New Haven , CT 06511
203-946-8110

Google map the New Haven Animal Shelter.

If you would like to become a shelter volunteer, contact The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter. Please phone Carol at 203-484-9631 or email Dee at poomeister@hotmail.com for details.

Our Featured Pets

Janet #865

Featured cat
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Four-year-old Janet is a spunky girl. She has an outgoing personality. She will slap you to play, but no claws are used. She appears to be one of those really fun cats who will play hide-and-go-seek with you and chase you around the house.

Brodie # 410

Featured dog
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Brodie responds very very well with the leash if walked (corrected) properly. "Very trainable". - 1/18/2010. You can see a video of Brodie on youtube. Brodie is one energetic guy. He would be a great match for an energetic person or family who hikes or jogs. What a fantastic face he has...sooo cute ! Three-year-old Brodie was abandoned. He was found underweight and scared. He is a loving dog that would love a new permenant home.

Righty & Lefty #374 & 375

Featured cat
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Although they have their hip deformities, it does not seem to affect them -- they run around and play with each other when they are outside the crates. They aren't timid. They are affectionate, but not clingy. They seem very well adjusted even though they've been in the shelter for so long - 1/18/2010 One-and-a-half-year-old Righty and Lefty have very distinct problems with their hips. One limps on the right and one limps on the left. We think they were either born that way or suffered an inury due to neglect in their home where they were abandoned. They are super sweet boys ready to be loved as they should.

Major #522

Featured cat
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Two-year-old Major has no place to live. His owner had him and Precious tied out in a vacant lot attached to electrical cords as leashes. The owners grandmother would not allow the dogs in her house so they were essentially homeless. Major is a big crybaby mush that enjoys atttention and is eager to please.

NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ANY ONE OF THESE PETS, PLEASE VISIT THE SHELTER TUESDAY - SATURDAY 12:30 - 4:30 OR CALL THE SHELTER AT (203) 946-8110. All of our cats are FIV/LEK tested neg, vaccinated, and in most cases altered prior to adoption. All dogs are vaccinated, and in most cases altered prior to adoption. In-State Fee $80 cash only. Out-of State Fee (no voucher) $35 cash only. Proof of homeownership required (mortgage statement, tax bill) or landlord approval required for renters. We require that your dog meet our dog so bring him/her/them along.

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