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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Please visit our website www.findafriendforlife.org or click on the above logo to get more information on The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter volunteer group, to make donations and to show support for our group. animal planet

"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, April 19 at TD Banknorth Putnam Place, Hamden CT.
Saturday, April 26 at North Shore Animal League "Tour For Life" Finale; IKEA, New Haven CT
Saturday, May 3 at Agway, North Haven CT.
Saturday, May 17 at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, Clinton CT.

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 May 25th at 10:30 a.m. there will be a general orientation. What is a general orientation you ask? The volunteer process and the general procedures of the volunteer working with the staff and the public at the shelter will be discussed with you. This general orientation is approximately 1-1/2 hours long. Directly after the general orientation there will be a cat orientation for those of you who wish to work with the felines at the shelter. This orientation is approximately 1 hour long. Those of you who wish to work with dogs will be assigned a mentor who will teach you how to handle the shelter dogs in a safe way. This hands-on orientation will be scheduled with your mentor and takes a few weeks.

Please come to the shelter (81 Fournier Street) on May 25th at 10:30 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 delette@findafriendforlife.org. Thank you and hope to see you there!

News
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

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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 Tuesday-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.

Our Featured Pets

Synn #652

Featured dog
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Doesn't he remind you of Donkey from Shrek!! Nineteen-month-old Synn is a happy loyal doggie that needs some loyalty in return. His owner never returned for him after saying he would.

Holly #588

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Eight-year-old Holly.

Genie #518

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Five-year-old Genie was abandoned to fend for herself on the mean streets. Luckily she wound up in our shelter. When she arrived she was a bit underweight but food and love fattened her right up. She is looking for a loyal family that will give her a home for life.

Grettle #584

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Eight-year-old Grettle lost her mommy. She and 11 of her siblings had to be placed due to their owner's death. She is one of two left waiting for a new home.

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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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 203-484-9631, or emailDee 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 largest animal shelter in the State of Connecticut, with over 60 dog runs, attracting over 3,200 visitors annually. The Animal Shelter takes in about 2,000 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 Tue-Sat (Sundays by appointment only, call 203-484-9631)

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.
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