The Animal Haven is so excited to be celebrating its 75th ​anniversary this year. The Animal Haven was established in 1948 when three compassionate animal lovers -- Alice Wickson Watt, Virginia Whitfield Rodiman, and W. Raymond Blazer -- joined forces to establish a haven where “stray dogs, cats, and other small animals may be given temporary shelter.” The founders and other volunteers fostered animals in their homes until a permanent location was found in 1956 at 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT.

Anchored by the founders’ humane vision, The Animal Haven, a no-kill animal shelter, has rescued tens of thousands of homeless and abandoned dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens over the years and provided them with humane refuge and veterinarian care while striving to place them in new, loving homes.  The time, talent, support, and energy of many people have made this possible, including The Animal Haven’s dedicated staff, extraordinary volunteers, and generous donors.

All of us at The Animal Haven are very proud and honored to be a part of this wonderful organization and to carry on the vital work of its founders. The Animal Haven has done so much for homeless and abandoned animals throughout the past 75 years, and we look forward to carrying this legacy forward for years to come.