I've been a proud volunteer with The Haven for over 14 years. I've always been amazed at how this organization has worked tirelessly to care for the needs of the animals who find themselves there, and also how it supports the humans who take care of them and the ones who adopt them.
Recently I fostered (and eventually adopted) a special needs dog from The Haven. He is one-eyed, and at the time of fostering was heartworm positive, and was very excitable. The staff gave me a lot of support and information on how to help to keep him calm, especially during his heartworm treatment. They made themselves available to me for any question or concern I had, and this helped me to feel confident in making sure he was comfortable and happy. The staff and volunteers receive regular in-service training and continuing education on current techniques and topics related to animal care and welfare, and it shows in their support of foster families and potential adopters.
In the end, I ended up adopting my one-eyed sweetheart, "Carl." This successful adoption and many others are due to a team of very committed and knowledgeable people at The Haven.
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The Haven staff members are very helpful, knowledgeable and compassionate. Especially in the past two years they have continued to lovingly care for the dogs and cats in the shelter, and have contributed significantly to the number of animals who have found loving, forever homes. The Haven also attracts great volunteers who, along with staff, work to enrich the lives of these animals while they are in the shelter. I'm also quite proud of the way The Haven works with local animal shelters and organizations to build a community-wide network for animal welfare.
I found out about The Haven around 16 years ago. We adopted our dog Rusty from The Haven. He was very easy to train and looked like our dog we had in the past. For me rescuing animal is how I like to add a fur baby to our family. For many years I got to know the staff of The Haven. That is why I support The Haven in many ways. Time and financial support. Saving the animals is everyone’s goal at The Haven
I have volunteered at The Haven off and on for the past 2 years. Every time I have visited The Haven, the staff are friendly and always take great care of the animals! They do their very best to not only provide for their basic needs like food, clean linens, shelter and fresh water but they also walk the dogs and love on the puppies and kittens when they have the time to. As you can imagine, they are extremely busy - with the growing population here in our town, there just seem to be more and more animals dumped.
Every day I spend at The Haven is like a day spent in Heaven. Giving love to all the animals is always a favorite pastime of mine. The Haven runs like a smooth oiled machine thanks to all the hard working staff, volunteers and of course the multitasking Director Mike. Spend a day with them, and you can see just how many hats are needed to be worn, and how much help these animals need. With a great bunch of people all around I am happy to have found such an amazing organization to dedicate my free time to.
We have gotten two very special family members from The Haven! The Haven took such great care of them after they were picked up off the streets. One of our dogs had several surgeries for a broken shoulder while we were fostering her and The Haven staff helped us every step of the way and answered all of our questions. People don’t realize the toll caring for sick and injured animals takes on the staff and volunteers, but they do it because they live the animals and want to make the world a better place.
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I have volunteered on and off with The Haven and employees for over ten years. Mike Graham and his employees are professional, attentive, helpful, empathetic and demonstrate appreciation to each other and their volunteers. It's a pleasure working with them. When I am able to foster (cats), they work with me in running ads and answer any questions I have. Somehow we have always found a forever home for my fosters! It's no wonder most of the employees and volunteers of The Haven have worked there for years.
When the little Labrador we had arranged to meet was adopted last minute by his Fosters (and we completely understood), we were promised by The Director of The Haven, Michael Graham, that we would be the first family called when the next Labrador came in. True to that promise, we got a call and were immediately smitten with the four month old black Labrador whom we named Tux. Four years later, when we wanted a lap dog we let Michael know and sure enough a tiny Chiweenie showed up. We named her Maggie and have remained best friend with the Fosters. The Haven tries its best to care for surrenders and to get them into good homes. We will always go there for our babies.
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We are the proud parents of two Haven adopted dogs and we also volunteer. We can tell you that the Haven is run by Director, Mike Graham, and his staff, and is in good hands. Mike runs a tight ship - money is used as it should be and animal welfare comes first. They spend countless hours getting animals ready to go to loving homes, and are very particular about where they go. If we were to get another pet, it would definitely come from The Haven.
It is a pleasure to volunteer my time at the Haven animal shelter in Fairhope Alabama. The staff members friendly attitude and actions are sensed by the animals, tails wagging and meows from cats. The animals are treated with respect and their well being is first. Dogs are walked and at the end of the walk are happy to return the the Haven. A true sign of a place the call home for now. Thanks for caring.
After the loss of her 13 year old brother last November, our 1 year old girl dog was very lonely. In March we felt we needed to find her a new sibling. I researched and found The Haven right here in Fairhope so we started monitoring their website looking for the best fit. Once we found a good match, we completed the online adoption questionnaire and were then contacted the next day by The Haven staff. We set up a meet and greet with a litter of "lab looking" pups. The staff were fantastic and we could tell they loved their jobs and all the furry friends that that cared for. We loved them all but could only take one and HE selected us. Rhodes (now Cooper) was instant friends with his new sister...and they have continued to play (almost continuously) daily and in the process made our lives much happier. Thank you HAVEN for what you do and how you do it!!!
Hello: my name is Frank Kent a resident of Fairhope Al home for the Haven Animal shelter. A no kill facility that serves our community. My personal experience with the staff at the Haven has shown me the kind, compassionate, and caring attributes of all its members and volunteers. It has been my pleasure to be a monthly donor for years as well an occasionally donor of food and other goods that help the Haven continue their outstanding work. Example. The lady next door to me had lost her long-time fur baby a while back and in the same week lost her live-in mother. The Haven had told me about a fur one that was being surrender by her owners. I recommended to the lady next door to seek the Haven and asked about Lucy the fur baby being surrender. She did and weeks later after the proper process she came over and had Lucy with her. I could see the happiness in both her and Lucy. The love of Lucy and care of the lady has brought great joy for both. These are what the Haven works toward every day. Matching the right Fur ones with people who will provide their everlasting home. As a 100% DAV from the Vietnam War, I have had a rescue in my life that has helped me so much. Right now, I have Boomer my ten-year-old Schnauzer who is my Constance companion. If not for groups such as the Haven I or others may not have that in their life. The Haven a cherish safe place for fur ones. May all of them at the Haven be bless and continue their work for many years to come.
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I have not adopted a fur buddy from the Haven as of yet. I am a 100% DAV and have a fur buddy named Boomer. He is my fourth schnauzer over the past 20 years and the words cannot described how he helps me each day. With that said I wanted to tell you about my association with the Haven here in Fairhope Al. I retired here just over two years ago and have had the pleasure of knowing Mike and some of his staff at the Haven. My part has been donations of money, food, cleaning supplies and fur buddy treats. Each visit to the Haven shows me the kind and caring people that work there. You always see them interacting with the fur ones just to make them feel love. Great people, Great place doing Great work. Hats off to them all.
We’ve had nothing but positive experiences with the Haven. From adopting our precious pup (Jezzy) almost 8 years ago, to volunteering and participating in fundraising events, to contributing monetarily to their great work, the staff has been professional, caring and tireless in their efforts to make our county and state a no-kill zone. They are the best!! Thank you for a long productive relationship! !
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The Haven does great work in our community, rescuing homeless pets at risk of being euthanized, sheltering and caring for them safely and lovingly, and finding them “furever” homes. We have volunteered with the Haven, support it’s work financially, and adopted our precious pup from the Haven. They are the best!!
I have had the pleasure of getting to know The Haven crew and they are exceptional. Being an animal lover myself, I was instantly able to tell that not just one but the whole team are passionate about saving animals and finding them their forever homes. They deeply care about the animals they help, but also helping the surrounding community with any needs they may have to help their own pets. This is an amazing place!
The Haven is an exceptional nonprofit, with a caring, bright, committed person at its helm - Michael Graham, Executive Director. I've had the privilege of volunteering for The Haven for almost 20 years. In that time, its services have grown tremendously. Mike Graham does an exceptional job envisioning new services and taking care of existing ones. His talented staff does a wonderful job! He inspires all of us.
I am a volunteer at The Haven so I know that what the public sees goes to the core of every individual working with the fur babies, employees and volunteers. The goal is to find every dog and cat a loving forever home as soon as possible but in the meantime they are not lacking for expert care and compassion. Animals are a great judge of character and the dogs and cats at The Haven can feel that they are in loving hands.
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It’s the job of an animal shelter to provide a safe place for dogs and cats in transition as they wait for their forever home. It’s a calling when that shelter additionally provides love and compassion. When I began volunteering at The Haven I immediately sensed it was not a shelter but a (hopefully) temporary home filled with love for each animal. Every single staff member and every single volunteer that I have met, without exception, focuses not only on the physical needs of the animals but the emotional needs as well. At The Haven it’s animals first!
I have been a supporter of The Haven since August 2, 2010 when I adopted my first cat baby, my Madison. Born on the streets of downtown Fairhope. I walked into the cat house in back and was amazed by all the kittens & cats! I walked around and there was one kitty that kept following me and practically jumped into my arms, my Madison. She was a Copper eyed, Tortoise shell kitty. Picked her up and immediately knew I had found my kitty.... actually she adopted me. They told me while filling out paperwork that she also had a sister there, originally there were 8 of them. I said no not right now I need to see how Madison does. Little did I know I'd be right back down there adopting her sister 2 weeks later. That's my Emily. These babies have been the lights of my life for 13 years, unfortunately we had to put Madison down 3 days before their 13th birthday this year. She had a heart condition that was inoperable and it was best for her. It broke our hearts, and Emily and I mourned her for weeks. Mike Graham and his staff at The Haven are awesome, I will always support them and their work in the community. I also had the pleasure of working with them on adoption days during my employment at Petco in Daphne. We had 4 little habitats and we adopted out lots of their kitties and older cats. These babies are spoiled rotten while in the employees care, we would buy them treats, toys, love on them and help them find their "furever" homes. We cleaned, feed and made sure their habitats were taken care of when The Haven volunteers or staff were not able to come by. The Haven helped me find the loves of life that helped me get through some very difficult times in my life. I will always be grateful to The Haven for their service to the community. Sincerely, Kelly S Kennedy
We adopted our sweet little girl Birdie from the Haven. They were wonderful to work with and I know they take great care of the animals there, because when I brought her back for final adoption she was excited to see everyone and was giving lots of love to them. Thanks for the work you do.
The staff at the Haven are so caring and knowledgeable about the care of the pets they shelter. Our adorable cat came from the Haven and has been the love of our life for the past 5 years. We recommend adoption through the Haven to all of our fiends.
As a former high school club sponsor , we would donate collected items as needed for the Haven , food , blankets , treats, toys etc . As a human being , I’ve adopted 4 cats from the Haven - 5 years ago I adopted 2 - one of them - Zoey-our most favorite cat ever - died suddenly at age 2 -we were devastated . I adopted 2 more kitties (sisters)during the pandemic to help keep our remaining solo cat company … this past year I had to re-home my male cat , The Haven took him in and I’m sure he went to the perfect home for him . Staff has always been gracious , I appreciate that these fur babies are fully up to date on shots, are neutered, and micro chipped .. Mike runs a great animal rescue center and we are so lucky to have the Haven in our community !
I am proud to say I am a volunteer for The Haven. The staff is very friendly and really cares for the dogs and cats that come through their doors. For years I volunteered and worked at shelters in Ohio and I have to say The Haven finds loving forever homes with the fastest turn around time I have ever come across.
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I have rescued two dogs and several cats from the Haven. Duke was the best dog and always followed my granddaughter Olivia everywhere protecting her. He was smart and loving. I also adopted Cujo ( a Sheltie & Saint Bernard mix ) he was always by my side! He was adorable! I love and miss them both! Sebastian was a Persian cat that I absolutely loved his character. He would hit my face at night with his paw, no claws, if I fell asleep before he was done getting patted! lol I loved all my animals that I was able to adopt for The Haven.
I am not only a volunteer but a client served as well. I have seen the operations of The Haven from both points of view. I can honestly say the love and care they provide to their animals is remarkable. I am thankful to be the proud "momma" of one of their visitors but I am truly honored to be a small part of the team that contributes to these special guests time while they are at The Haven.
I volunteered at The Haven for several years in the early 2000’s until I moved from Fairhope. What a wonderful and dedicated organization this is. They are fearless when it comes to promoting adoptions for their babies. What a wonderful world it would be if there were more rescues like The Haven! The dedication of the staff and the volunteers is unmatched by anything I’ve seen since I moved away.
I have adopted two cats from The Haven. The staff and volunteers there work very hard to place each animal in a good home. They are dedicated and kind to the animals in their charge. The Haven lovingly fulfills its mission of providing a safe place for their animals.
The most caring and loving shelter I have ever seen! We have gotten 2 pups and 2 kittens so far. They truly love what they do and it shows!!
While volunteering at The Haven, I fell in love with this amazing place, ran by a small team of kind, hardworking, dedicated people who try so hard with the limited resources they have to make a difference in the lives of the homeless pets. All the cats and dogs are treated with so much love, affection and compassion from the moment they step into the shelter and up to the moment when they get adopted. Even though their days are so busy, the employees of the shelter always find time to play with the pets, hug them and give them treats, toys and blankets when the weather gets cold. It’s a wonderful place with such wonderful people and I truly believe it deserves all the support it can get from outside, either physical (by volunteering to help with the daily chores) or financial (by donating and adopting) as a recognition of all their hard work and efforts. I will always be greatful to The Haven not only for the wonderful times I spent there when I was volunteering, but also for giving me my fur babies that I love so much!
We have had our sweet Haven Rescue for almost 5 years now and couldn't imagine life without her. The Haven is such an integral part of the Fairhope Community and we are so proud of the work they do for our humans and our fur-mans!
I had been looking for a dog for a number of months that fit my lifestyle. When I saw Java she looked perfect. Met with Alicia the next day, we talked and walked her around the building and I new it was a good fit. Picked her up the next day and she has been perfect. Alicia was great in facilitating the entire process.
All the animals at the haven are so well loved and cared for.:and the building is so clean. There are so many people in Fairhope that want to help and it’s a great location for a dog rescue. They are always willing to help with any animal in need.
havenforanimals 09/20/2022
Thanks for taking time to give us your 5 star review. Your support makes our important work possible. :)
We have had experience with the Haven for several months now and have found each person to be kind and caring to the animals, doing their best to comfort them and provide the best life they can for the situation. These folks are always going above and beyond and their hearts are in the work they do.
havenforanimals 09/20/2022
What a nice comment and awesome rating! Thank you frye123 for supporting our mission and for your love for animals.
Nice to have a place like the Haven to take in animals and find them forever homes.
They work hard and being a nonprofit agency, they rely on the public to help and they do as well. If people would check it out and volunteer in any capacity, money, goods, it is definitely grateful in anyway.
havenforanimals 09/20/2022
Wow! We are moved by your rating and comment. Our important work would not be possible without the love and kindness from people like you. Again, THANK YOU! :)
Great rescue for animals. Very thankful to have them in Baldwin County
havenforanimals 09/20/2022
Thanks, vathompson, for taking the time to rate The Haven. Your 5-star rating is greatly appreciated! And, your kind words touch our hearts. Thanks again for all you do to help homeless pets. :)
Great people who love these animals! They value those who help and volunteer and know the animals to best pair a furbaby with your family.
My sweet Murphy is about to celebrate her 3rd Gotcha Day with me. She came into my life just after my husband passed away. She is my love, my heart, and has brought smiles & laughter back to my life much faster than I ever thought possible. The Haven made a perfect match with the two of us. I have toured their facility plainly seeing how much they love their animals and how far they go to take care of them. I am proud to have them in my neighborhood and even more proud of the fabulous job they do for the animals that need them.
Impressed by the inner workings and integrity of this non-profit rescue. Every decision based on the best result for the animals for which they provide care. Started as a volunteer and became a dog parent quickly. Great management and everyone there has a huge heart for the animals. After 17 years since I adopted, I continue to support The Haven even though I live many States away because I believe in their mission and I know their heart.
Animal care could not get any better. Adoption events are top notch! Photos and news letters are more than informative. I am out of town and it's almost like I am there. The caring staff and volunteers, that make it all run smoothly, are one of the top necessities. You can just see how loving and caring they truly are. With all I see and hear on Facebook post, they are so helpful with things they have going on. Not to mention amazing photos and stories of their adoptable pets that are shared. It's love all around. I give them a
The Haven does such great work with both cats and dogs and has done a month of free adoptions and then this month it is 699 adoptions for dogs and cats over six months old.
I am a foster fail for the shelter. The Haven took in two very scared terriers from a shelter in Louisiana after they were hit by a hurricane. The staff at the Haven tried so hard to help socialize the two dogs but nothing was working. All the noises and activities at the shelter were making the boys more scared. They asked me to foster to help socialize them. The shelter made sure they were vetted and healthy before they came into my home. This little shelter went over and above to make sure these two little dogs were given the best chance to be adopted. I was the failure and fell in love with them. They still are not normal social dogs but they are happy in my home. Thank you The Haven for giving these boys a chance.
The Haven, a no kill shelter, should be in every city. The staff are the most supportive I have ever worked with. They treat the animals like there own and make every adoptive family feel great about their choice to adopt!!
As a recent retiree I was looking for an opportunity to give back to my community by volunteering. I had been viewing some YouTube videos of kind hearted people fostering dogs for adoption. I specifically followed the fostering and adoption of Pit Bulls. It touched my heart that so many people were making a committment to help this misunderstood breed. I took an initial tour of the Haven while considering volunteering there. What I saw was that many of the dogs were adult Pit Bulls-likley to remain at the Haven for some time. I have been volunteering for about two months now and the Haven staff are wonderful people working hard to care for all the animals. Not to forget the wonderful volunteers that I have met. Makes me feel good to provide a small amount of my time for such a worthy cause.
We adopted our dog Willow, from The Haven. With Covid, we weren't able to meet her the normal way. We did the application, sent an email, left a voice message and even stopped by and left our name with one of the workers that we met outside. We later got a call and scheduled a virtual meeting. Before the scheduled time, we got a phone call asking if we could do the video call right then. She told me there were many other requests to meet her and she wanted us to be first. We were already smitten with her from the picture and bio. We did the meeting and said, "Yes, most definitely ". We picked her up a couple days later, after her spay surgery. We couldn't have found a better fit for us all. Everyone we dealt with was amazing. Every animal there has to feel the love and respect that the team gives them. We had some follow-up questions and they were happy to help us. We are very appreciative of The Haven helping us find our special Willow.
Anyone that helps defenseless animals find a good home are awesome in my book! I love the dog I adopted for my family. I will say I requested a small breed dog since I had a baby but our dog is now 60lbs Apparently she is mixed with blue heeler and I wasn't told that before. I don't regret it but some may try return their pets in a case like that so maybe just making sure to know full details on breed to give clients most accurate info. Other than that one small thing, they are amazing and deserve an award for sure! The animals all were clean and healthy when I came to get my dog. Staff was also kind to animals and my family.
The Haven is a unique and wonderful animal rescue organization. I have volunteered for them for over 15 years, so know firsthand the remarkable work they do to save homeless animals. In addition to the shelter, they have many other programs, such as spay and neuter, animal food for pets of low income people to keep their pets in their homes, presentations about animal kindness and care to school children, adoption fairs, and much more. They also do annual community events, which are looked forward to by everyone. Their staff is caring, hard working, and take their jobs seriously. The Executive Director is an exceptional person. Doing their public relations and writing press releases has been a joy. I am intimately knowledgeable about everything they are doing. Many years ago, we adopted our dear dog, Lady Katie from The Haven. They definitely deserve to be top rated!
They do an amazing job caring for animals, first and foremost. They also have a great staff. Improvements can always be made although nothing glares out at the moment.
They do an excellent job of placing homeless pets with the right homes! They have a wonderful network of foster homes who, along with the staff, are very familiar with each animal's personalities to insure that the match is a good one for both the adopter and adoptee. Both my daughter and I have adopted from them and love our fur babies very much!
I LOVE the Haven!! I’ve adopted dogs from them & also have volunteered with them. I’ve had many dogs as pets but the black lab mix I adopted from the Haven was the BEST dog ever!
They named her Queenie & treated her like royalty. She had been abandoned & abused but they did surgeries to take care of her medical problems (hot motor oil poured over her, creating scars, & bullets or pellets removed from her. Because of the love & care for her by the Director, Mike Graham, the vet & founder of The Haven, Dr Teresa Marshal, & all the trained staff & volunteers
Queenie was the sweetest and most loving dog. She was good around youngsters & older people. She went with me to visit nursing homes, special education children’s reading programs, school kids of various ages for programs about “Being Kind yo Animals”, & also adult groups who wanted to hear about the Haven & their animals.
Mike & staff were always helpful when I had questions about Queenie. She was the longest staying dog at their kennels (close to two years) & they never gave up on her. I was blessed to have adopted her & to meet the wonderful caring Haven people.
I was so impressed that later after Queenie passed away that I found two dogs elsewhere but insisted that they be “Havenized”, examined & adopted officially thru the Haven even though they had first come from elsewhere.
It has been a pleasure to donate & volunteer to the Haven, even though I’ve lived farther away.
It's such a relief to know we have a no kill shelter in our town. In addition to funds, I give them all my older pillows, blankets, towels ,etc to help keep the all the paws happy until they find their fur-ever home!
My family and I have adopted about 6 animals from the Haven. They are always very friendly, accommodating, and compassionate. The animals there are well cared for and they meet strict health standards.
The Haven is a wonderful community member. There are few organizations that really become part of the fabric of their community and the Haven is one of them. The haven employees and volunteers work tirelessly towards their goal of a no kill community. I cannot recommend them any higher.
The Haven takes in furbabies who are lost, abandoned, or surrendered. They give the same wonderful care to all. They try to reunite those that are lost and try to find new loving homes for all the others. Our community would be in horrible shape without them!
The Haven is a small shelter for a wonderful community. They work really hard caring for the animals that are in their shelter. The people there have a great attitude and really want to help the creatures. With more money and funding they could do even more for the animals.They work so hard
I'm actually a donor and a client with The Haven. I adopted my two cats Izzy and Josiah from them almost 6 years ago. They care deeply for the animals abs take great care of them.
They do a great job finding homes for the animals and I see them doing what they can to educate and be present in the community.
The Haven is a wonderful No-Kill shelter with great employees who care. We were given information about vets and hospitals and contact when fostering a dog who would become our Lola. She's been a great addition to our family and we support the Haven and they are definitely one of America's great nonprofits! Thank you, The Haven!
I have been a supporter of The Haven for the last 15 years - ever since I moved to Fairhope. I have donated funds, resale items, kennel supplies, and through community event fundraisers.
Why?
Because I was a biweekly volunteer at the headquarters and also at weekend adoption events my first year in Fairhope (before I took a full time job).
I was an eyewitness to the excellent care and leadership from the Executive Director, Board, Staff, (well trained and supervised) volunteers and the City Animal Control Officer. The needs of the animals came first and it showed.
I answered phones and served as receptionist and office assistant as well as a regular dog walker. I saw how well The Haven was managed for not only the animals, but also the potential adopters, the public, supporters (individuals and businesses) and the animal control officer.
I have a good deal of past experience as a volunteer for a variety of non-profits as well as a volunteer coordinator. Some were good experiences others not so much...The Haven was my BEST experience ever. Everyone was committed to the goals and they were lovely (and even fun!) to work with as we did our part.
I believe in their goals and method and recommend them highly for your support by any method.
We love the work this organization does in protecting pets. We are blessed to have them in our town.
The Haven is a blessing to our community. I have adopted 3 fur babies from them. They do a wonderful job.
I adopted my dog, from the Haven in January. I wanted to rescue a great dog, and a dog that was perfect for me and my lifestyle, so my search included communications and conversations with a number of different rescues. While I cannot speak for the other rescues and fully acknowledge each shelter has their own unique situations and processes, I can absolutely vouch for the quality experience I had working with The Haven. They helped me navigate the tricky process of rescuing a dog during Covid and went out of the way to accommodate the fact that I had a busy schedule and lived over an hour away. While they had the necessary vetting process for prospective pet owners and went through all the required steps, they made it far easier than other shelters to go through the process (while still being a careful, patient process), including promptly reaching out to me when other rescues made communications extremely difficult. They were very open and honest about my dog, his history and personality, as well as his experience at their shelter and the care they had been giving him. There have been no surprises since adoption, and I was extremely pleased with the overall experience.
All in all, The Haven truly cares about their animals, and truly cares about doing the right thing. I have no doubt that they utilize their resources and funding as effectively as they can. Great place.
I have seen over the years the good works The Haven does. Hosting regular adoption events at PetSmarr. Giving pets another chance. As a regular donor I receive updates on dogs, or cats that receive a new home, and their story. I love what they do and believe every shelter should adopt there model.
I have four rescue dogs myself, and wish I could take more.
The Haven is a very clean and friendly facility proving exceptional care and treatment of all their dogs and cats. They treat all potential furever parents with exceptional full service.
I have volunteered to walk dogs often and it was a great experience. You automatically become a member of the Haven’s family. I never felt like an outsider.
I have adopted two beautiful and loyal dogs from the Haven. Each adoption was easy. The staff provides you with as much of your furever pets history and care. They answer all of your questions. The pets are all fixed and have all their shots. They are all also chipped in case you lose your pet to help find him/her.
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We are winter residents who are happy to help support this very active, highly regarded shelter. They never miss an opportunity to promote their mission and interact with the community-so important when recruiting support and volunteers-and prospective adopters. They have a great resale shop to benefit the shelter and a wonderful group of volunteers. Only wish there could be more "Havens" in more communities to give forgotten animals a second chance.
We adopted our sweet Boomer from the Haven about 5 years ago. He has been the best dog ever and we love him as a part of our family. When he was 2, he marched in the Haven Mystic Mutts of Revelry Mardi Gras Parade as a Storm Trooper and had an amazing time. He even won a pet portrait contest. Our lives wouldn't be full without this sweet man in our lives.
The experience adopting at the Haven was great. We saw Boomer online and they let us meet with him. Even though we loved him, they throughly vetted us as puppy parents with our vet. While we were nervous someone else would take him home, The Haven did everything to make sure Boomer was going to a good family.
We found our beautiful black cat, Nahla there!! It was love at first sight for us. The adoption process was fairly easy. I have nothing, but great things to say about this organization. We feel very blessed to have Nahla in our lives and cannot imagine life without her.
After I retired 6 years ago, we moved from Illinois to Alabama with our 2 rescued labs. I had been involved with a lab rescue in Illinois for about 8 years and wanted to continue volunteering with a local group or shelter. I started researching various rescue groups, and ended up attending a local adoption event held by the Haven. I was so impressed with the staff, the volunteers, and the care and condition of the animals, that I filled out a volunteer form and signed up for one of their training sessions. At that event, I also fell in love with a young black lab who stole my heart and soon became part of our family. Like most labs, he loves to eat so we named him Gumbo, and like most labs, he has a loving and sweet nature. When I brought him home, he immediately fit right in. I feel like most of the credit goes to the staff who care for the animals and the volunteers who walk the dogs on a daily basis and help the staff socialize them. Working with Michael Graham, the Executive Director, the staff and other volunteers has been a wonderful experience for me. Over the past 6 years some of my volunteer work has included: working at the Haven Resale Shop; helping out at some weekend pet adoptions; attending a few fund raising events; For me, being a part of an organization who exists solely to rescue, care for, and find loving homes for homeless dogs and cats is a privilege and something I'm proud to be part of.
We were not quite ready for a new adoptee...just wanted to learn what the process was for the Haven. When I went in to explain this, I met Glenda (now Rosie ) who was the “office dog “ that day. She won our hearts then ... and now. Michael made the adoption process very simple and we took that sweet girl home. She is truly a blessing.
Adopted my wonderful Albus there. They walked him beside my dog and had a lot of knowledge on pups. Now my Buddy has a bff.
I have believed in the Haven's work since the day it opened. Very special needs met for all the animals and wonderful foster care and adoptions! They can always use the communities assistance with volunteers, supplies, and donations. Michael Graham, Director and his staff are very professional and care so much for all the animals.
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The Haven in Fairhope has always been there for us & the community! We have donated money & various items often in order to help sustain this organization. We had a combined effort of rescuing a dog. When we finally captured this sweet pitbull, they took it in & nursed it back to health, then it became the office helper, then went on to a TV appearance , then to it’s forever home! Another favorite thing they do is show up with dogs at so many community events, often with volunteers having the dogs on leashes & mixing in crowds, what a wonderful natural way to handle these adoptees ! Thank you Haven !
The Haven is a wonderful place to volunteer and to adopt a pet. The staff is knowledgeable and empathic with everyone of the animals they have taken in. Watching the care they provide to each and every animal gives me a sense of knowing that despite the troubling times we are currently going through that there is love and goodness in the world.
I am asked what my role is and I can only pick one but I am a volunteer, donor and a client served.
Such a wonderful place to adopt an animal from. Very easy to work with, gave me plenty of time with my dog, answered all my questions. I just have nothing but praise for The Haven.
My dog was healthy, happy and loving when I got him. You could tell he was well taken care of and clean.
Our sweet boy, Binx, joined us this past Christmas. He has already learned so much, and gets along well with our other dog and child. I'm so glad we found The Haven. They made the adoption process so easy!
My (2nd) rescue, JRT, Lodi, and I look forward to the Mystic Mutts of Revelry each year. We have paraded every year since moving to Fairhope and it is by far one of the biggest events during Mardi Gras on either side of the bay. The Haven does a wonderful job heading and facilitating this very important and fun event. We will be back next year! And the next and the next...
I adopted a kitten named Ethel from this great place. She is a genius of a cat. I've never seen one that was this smart and I have had many pets. She knows what you are saying to her and responds appropriately. In short she is the love of my life!!!
I adopted Loki in January 2019 from The Haven. The staff was fantastic, environment was clean and organized. Loki was a great addition to our family. He is doing Great!!!!
Izzy was adopted last summer from the Haven. The staff was so good with her and she came to me as a happy well adjusted dog. Really appreciate all they do for our community
The Haven takes excellent care of the animals. I adopted my one yo dog Leo from there 01/2019 and he was healthy, happy and well cared for. I will adopt from the Gaven in the future due to my experience and Leo has turned out to be a fantastic companion,
We adopted our dog from the Haven about three plus years ago while still living in Fairhope. Can't recommend them highly enough. Our dog Kirby (they named at the Haven) has turned into the smartest and best dog you could ever want and my very best friend. The Haven staff was caring and very careful to whom they were letting adopt and I was very impressed by that. Even called my vet to check my story about my last dog's death. I would give them my highest marks. And if they read this I want them to know that we now live in Nevada but Kirby is very happy and well and very much loved. Helen
The Haven is a wonderful shelter, and I have adopted two dogs and three cats from the Haven. The staff are loving and caring and totally dedicated to helping the animals find a safe home. They are very thorough in checking the backgrounds of potential adopters, and I really appreciate their concern. My animals have been well taken care of at the Haven.
I highly recommend adopting your special friend from the Haven. As a matter of fact, adopt two for twice the love and appreciation.
The Haven is a no-kill shelter that serves this community with a dedicated, caring staff. I highly recommend The Haven when you are looking for a pet. They provide loving care to all the animals in their safekeeping. They are an asset to our community and all the animals in their care.
I just adopted a rescue dog from this facility. thier compond was imaculite and the personel were very caring and matched me with the exact dog I was looking for. my new pet was clean, healthy and very friendly. I could not have found a better place to find my new best friend.
The Haven is a boon to this community and of course, to the animals helped. Everyone involved is clearly dedicated, passionate, positive, and fun-loving. Enjoyed them so much at the Mystic Order of Mutts Mardi Gras parade in downtown Fairhope.
Wonderful organization, we’ve adopted two of our babies from them (jack Russell dogs) and have been so happy!
Our Scottie Mac came to us from The Haven many years ago and was our children’s companion for many years. I cannot speak highly enough about the staff and volunteers who don’t just work a 40 hour week but go out most every weekend when a pet adoption opportunity arises. They love all their animals and truly are deserving of support from anyone who is a real animal lover.
The Haven has RESCUED me not only once but twice! I got my sweet GiGi aka Madge years ago and she has now crossed the rainbow bridge. 2 years ago, because of the Haven and their passion for these animals, I welcomed Zippy aka Mr. Toast. I will always be thankful for the wonderful things the Haven does for all these animals to connect them with their furever homes. All the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers is amazing. Thank you The Haven. I will furever be grateful.
We love visiting the Haven to see all of the dogs and cats. They take great care of their animals. The Haven brings their animals to local events and businesses for adoption events instead of just letting them just sit and wait for someone to come to the shelter.
The Haven is an incredible organization! They do so much to help animals in need. I have volunteered in the past and have also adopted from The Haven. Thank you for all you do for animals!!
I worked with this shelter as a transport partner for the large shelter I worked for in Wisconsin. This organization exemplifies everything a non profit shelter should be. They go above and beyond every day and the animals in their care are so loved.
Both of our beloved kittens are from the Haven. It was a pleasure to work with them and the level of care and kindness they provide for the animals is heart warming. Our pets are well adapted and healthy. I would never get a pet from any other place. Mike and his employees are true animal lovers and we are so happy to have Zander and Buffy in our homes now,
I have adopted through the Haven and have been a long time supporter. They are true animal lovers! They do a great job with the administration of the shelter, fostering community support and taking care of neglected and homeless animals. Fairhope if fortunate to have a group like the Haven!
Anytime there is an opportunity to show off their beautiful furry friends, they always do and I LOVE that. From taking the show on the road and doing adoptions at festivals and events, to getting professional pictures taken of all the fur babies to post on social media. They give these animals the best chance at the best life. There's nothing more honorable and respectable than that.
The Haven is a well run organization and a true asset to Fairhope. Many of my friends have volunteered there or served on their board. I recently donated and am pleased with the tremendous impact they make in my town.
We relocated to AL from PA in 2013 and took our dog Coco with us. Sadly, she passed later that year. After living a few months without a dog, we realized that our home felt empty without one, so we visited The Haven. That's where we met Zoey. She was just a puppy and on a 7 day hold, but we knew we wanted her so we filled out an application and waited patiently. The people at The Haven were so nice. We visited Zoey every day and they let us spend time with her in a private room so she could get familiar with us. Finally the day came that she could be adopted the paperwork was all ready. It's 4 years later and Zoey is a wonderful, loving dog. We couldn't be happier.
The Haven is the reference point of our community for all pet related matters. They shelter animals and give them the best care and help people who lost their pets. They reacted very quickly and efficiently when I lost my cat, that luckily was found. I love the Haven.
We have adopted two dogs from the Haven. There is never any question in your mind when you go in there about what the priority is. They make sure that people are responsible to the pets they already have. They make sure that you understand the commitment to the pet. They are looking for the best possible fit and home for all of their residents. A wonderful asset to our area and to the animals. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to bring Sheila (now Sheba) and Farrah into our family all of those years ago.
havenforanimals 03/18/2018
Thanks M.S. Adams for taking time to rate us!
The haven not only is a Godsend to our furry friends , but they are a tremendous benefit to our community! We are so thankful they are here!❤️
havenforanimals 03/18/2018
amm3539, thank you for your kind words and continuous support!
On October 16, 2006 my family adopt a schazuner from The Haven her original name was Diamond but we change it to Betty.Betty was a sweet heart and Betty passed away June 18, 2017!I miss her so much!
In 2007 we had lost 2 of our beloved dogs and needed to find 2 more. I walked into the Haven describing the type of dogs we wanted: big, older, always have been together. The volunteer that day pointed to a poster on the wall and said, "You mean like these two?" YES! They had been rescued a month earlier from a hurricane either in Mississippi or Louisiana by Dr. Therese Marshall and brought to the Haven. They wanted them to be kept together but after a month, one of the volunteers took them both to her house because she felt sorry for them being in a cage for so long. So my husband and I drove to her house to meet them and immediately wanted to take them home. After passing a background check, plus having a fenced yard and knowing Dr. Marshall personally, we were given the OK. The volunteer, Jill is think is her name, brought them to us and we became a loving family. We named them Stan & Ollie after my favorite comedians Laurel & Hardy. They looked very much alike except Stan was smaller. Sadly, Stan passed away 2 years ago; Ollie kept trying to dig up his grave for 2 months. He's doing OK now but getting old, 12 or 13 we think. I have to help get his hind legs into the car when we drive to the beach for a walk. Ollie is our 8th dog and probably our last because we're old now, 72 and 80. I always tell people to adopt a dog rather than buy one, and that it's better to have 2 at a time so they feel safe. We love the Haven for bringing Stan & Ollie to us.
I went to the Haven in search of new cats after saying goodbye to my 2 old guys. It took Izzy and Josiah (formerly Jay and Jasmine) a little while to get settled since they were long time Haven residents, but they are at home now. The Haven made it easier, answering my follow-up q uedtions and giving me all of their medical records. They truly care about the animals.
I have been associated with the Haven for many years and, presently, my camera volunteers their services to capture the beautiful personalities of those they care for. I am honored to be able to do this. The staff, from the Executive Director down to the Kennel Technicians, are so totally dedicated to what they do. Since the "photo room" is near the entrance, I can hear them interact with the customers and it's nothing but respectful and helpful. Personally, I have adopted two dogs and two cats from the Haven over the years and I can honestly say they are the best pets I've ever had. Attached are a few photos of these amazing Haven animals. NOTE: the dog with the green background is my Chloe!
The entire staff at the Haven were more than accommodating when I adopted Nikko! The adoption process was painless. The adoption fee was minimal considering all of the added supplies and benefits that I received, including the love and joy that Nikko spreads throughout not only my home, but also my family members' homes. Prior to me leaving the Haven with Nikko, I was given many helpful tips by the staff. I would gladly adopt another dog from the Haven.
The Haven is a great organization with dedicated employees to the care for thousands of helpless animals. They work hard to provide sweet, healthy pets for adoption. The cost is enormous but they do all that is necessary to to raise them, feed, groom, health needs, advertise, spay/neuter, house, adopt, and still seek donations to accomplish all this for you to adopt a loving, healthy, precious pet. Yes, it takes pure dedication and and loving hearts to accomplish all this. Then one day you walk in there and your heard is bursting with love when you see that perfect pet for you or your family. Such a happy day!
We have 2 pets a dog and cat from the haven. I often bring items in from my job and love this place. If I had more time .... thanx for what you do haven.
I'm a "cat lady", always have been, always will be. I currently have 3 fur babies, two of which came from the Haven in Fairhope, Alabama. They are my "boys". Ten years apart in age but the best of buddies. The Haven is just that, a haven for these beautiful creatures. I am proud to be a Haven mom!
I so appreciate the work and dedication provided by the haven. Homeless animals are helped both directly by the Haven's adoption and foster programs as well as their outreach to the community with education and a wonderful group of volunteers!
We love The Haven. Our familky has adooted five dogs from them and fostered one dog. We so appreciate all that The Haven does to help these beautiful animals.
I've been volunteering for The Haven for about 9 years in various roles, and I've always enjoyed working with Mike and the staff. I've also adopted dogs from the Haven, including our latest addition, Bear, who has fit in very well. He was taken really good care of while he was at the Haven, which helped with a smooth transition into our home. My parents and some friends have also adopted pets from the Haven, and we can tell that everyone at the organization truly cares about the animals and are passionate about what they do. I'm proud to have a no-kill animal shelter like the Haven in my community and to be involved with them.
We have fostered for and adopted from The Haven for many years. Everyone is helpful, compassionate, and dedicated.
The Haven has been incredibly helpful not once but TWICE in finding the perfect pet for our family. Fourteen years ago, my husband visited The Haven weekly while searching for the perfect addition to our family. The staff was incredible and knew immediately that Dublin was the dog for us. Many years later and after the passing of our beloved Dublin, we again visited in the hopes of finding our new family member. The staff once again went above and beyond in helping make sure that Yeti was a great fit for my two young daughters. They take great care of the animals at their facility and are a huge part of the community here in Fairhope.
The Haven was great in helping us with the adoption of our Gracie and Aster (Iris). They kept us updated on Aster's progress as the vet checked a spot of concern. The staff stayed late so I could drive nearly an hour after work to go pick her up when she was ready. They have answered all of our questions and been very easy to work with.
havenforanimals 09/20/2022
DogsBest, THANK YOU for giving us your 5 star review. We really appreciate your kind words and continued support. :)