About Animal Haven

Mission
Animal Haven is a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area, and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption.  Founded in 1967, we operate an adoption center in Manhattan. We also provide programs that enhance the bond between animals and people.

Animal Haven is a 501 (c) 3 organization.

Location
251 Centre Street
New York, NY  10013
(Corner of Broome Street)

Phone
212.274.8511

Hours
Noon to 7:00pm, Monday-Friday
11am to 6pm, Weekends
Closed on Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day,  and New Year's Day.

Adoption
Cats and dogs are for adoption at Animal Haven.
Fees are:

• $150 per cat (some breeds are $200)
• $175 per kitten or $250 per pair
• $250 per dog (includes collar and leash)
• Puppies under the age of 1 year are $350.

Fee covers spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip and license.

Applications are taken on a first-come-first basis in person.
Animal Haven requests that all members of the household be present to meet the animal.

Cat adoptions are same day.  Dogs may take a few days.

You may print and fill out the Adoption Application ahead of time, but we will only accept applications in person. Please DO NOT MAIL OR FAX it in.

Animal Intake
Animal Haven does accept owner relinquishments from the public.
Cats and dogs will be given a thorough behavior and medical evaluation prior to admission.

Animal Haven does not accept animals with a history of aggression or biting.

Animal Haven reserves the right to refuse any animal. Intake hours are Saturday and Thursday from 2 to 7pm. Appointments are required.

Please call 212.274.8511 or Contact Us for more information or to make an appointment.  Please note that dogs and cats must pass a behavior and medical evaluation before admitted.

Space Rental
Animal Haven has rental space available for parties, lectures, performers and professional organizations holding seminars and/or training programs.  We also offer shorter rental periods for you and your dog to enjoy an indoor run on a rainy, hot or cold day.
For information on Space Rental

Board of Directors
Robert M. Flanagan* Chair
Archie Gottesman* Vice Chair
Farrah Buchanan* Secretary
Seth Molod* Treasurer
James Keyte*
R. Scott Ornstein*
Andrew Simon*
Lori Tayar*
Kevin Morgan*
Douglas Woodward*
Craig Napoliello*
Harold Smith*
Meena Mansharamani*

* All of these are independent voting members.

Advisory Board
(this is a nonvoting group)
Candace Worth
Joshua Adler
Patrick Athy
Megan Murray
Stephanie von Watzdorf
Rosa Alaimo
Steve Schonberg
Annie Balliro
Melissa Foss
Lisa Malloy
Carol Anne Riddell
Erin Camporin
Joshua Gurwitz
Amanda Rosenfelt

Staff
Tiffany A. Lacey
Executive Director

Kendra Mara
Associate Director

Katrina Krings
Behavior and Training Specialist

Maya Robinson
Animal Behavior and Adoptions Manager

Mantat Wong
Operations Manager 

Alessia Pagnotta
Part-Time Kennel and Cattery Attendant

Sarah Hale
Part-Time Kennel and Cattery Attendant

Tracy Venezia
Part-Time Client Services Manager

Kristin Lasher
Client Services Manager

Mika Ito
Part-Time Kennel Attendant/Weekend Client Services Manager

Haley Traub
Part-Time Cattery Attendant/Weekend Client Services Manager

Sandi Schiffman
Administrative Coordinator

Paola Campos
Veterinarian Technician

Animal Haven has a Conflict of Interest Policy
Board members and staff notify all board members of any perceived or potential conflicts of interest and abstain from voting on any issues where a conflict of interest has been determined to exist.

Animal Haven has a Whistleblower Policy
If any employee reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of Animal Haven is in violation of law, a written complaint must be filed by that employee with the Executive Director or the Board President.  It is the intent of Animal Haven to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization and the underlying purpose of this policy is to support  the organization’s goal of legal compliance. The support of all employees is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations. An employee is protected from retaliation only if the employee brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of Animal Haven and provides the Animal Haven with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described below is only available to employees that comply with this requirement. Animal Haven will not retaliate against an employee who in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of Animal Haven, or of another individual or entity with whom Animal Haven has a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law, or a clear mandate of public policy. Animal Haven will not retaliate against employees who disclose or threaten to disclose to a supervisor or a public body, any activity, policy, or practice of Animal Haven that the employee reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law or is in violation of a clear mandate of public policy concerning.

Animal Haven has an Executive Director Compensation Policy
The salary of the Executive Director is determined by the Board of Directors.  Any change in this salary must be presented and voted on by the Board.  Decisions are only made by a majority vote.

Animal Haven has a Donor Privacy Policy
Animal Haven does not share, sell or rent donor information.  Donor information is only used to communicate with donors via email, mail and phone.  Donors are always offered the opportunity to remove their name from our list. 

2011 Form 990

2011 Audited Financial Report