Michael, Author at The Haven No-Kill Animal Shelter

Keeping Pets Out of Shelters | The Haven

When I began working in the world of saving the lives of pets in need in the early 2000s, the path to success was pretty straightforward. An animal entered the shelter. We took care of them. We found them a home. And look, it is still a huge part of what we do, as...

ASPCA Rescue Effect Comes to The Haven: Help Save Lives Through Adoption

Adoption, Events, News

The Haven is proud to join the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign with fee-waived adoptions for eligible adult dogs and cats during select dates this fall.

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2026 Nappie Awards The Haven Wins Best Animal Rescue Organization! Voted by our neighbors across Mobile and Baldwin County. Thank you for standing behind us. We’re overjoyed to share some wonderful news: The Haven has been named Best Animal Rescue Organization...

Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter Is Here—See the Lives You’re Changing

Newsletter

Take a moment to flip through The Haven’s Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter and see the real impact happening because of you. From powerful rescue stories to the lifesaving work happening every day, this issue shows what it truly takes to keep our promise to homeless...

The Animal Shelter Crisis in 2026 — What It Means for Baldwin County

News

Across the country, the animal shelter crisis 2026 is impacting communities large and small. Rising costs of living, housing instability, increased veterinary expenses, and the long-term ripple effects of the pandemic have created a perfect storm for pets and the...

After 15 Months, Stella Finally Found Her Family

Adoption

Stella’s story is one of patience, resilience, and hope. She arrived at The Haven in October 2024—a beautiful 5-year-old black and brindle Labrador mix with a playful spirit and endless energy. From the moment she arrived, Stella quickly became a staff and volunteer...

Mystic Mutts of Revelry Returns with “Paws of Oz – A Wicked Good Time”

MMOR

Benefiting The Haven No-Kill Animal Shelter The streets of downtown Fairhope will once again fill with festive furry friends as The Haven No-Kill Animal Shelter presents the Annual Mystic Mutts of Revelry (MMOR) — a walking Mardi Gras dog parade — on Saturday,...

Fetch-a-Friend: Walk & Adopt

Adoption

Looking for a simple, joyful way to support homeless pets in our community? Join The Haven, the City of Daphne Animal Shelter, and our friends at Running Wild for a special Fetch a Friend: Walk & Adopt event in Downtown Fairhope! On Friday, January 10, from 10:00...

Veteran’s Day Adoption Promotion

Adoption, Cats, Dogs, News

Home Veteran’s Day Adoption Promotion A furry, cuddly, 4-legged friend makes life so much better. In honor of Veteran’s Day, The Haven is waiving the adoption fees for any military veteran and active duty service members....