Pets Provide Positive Change for Autism

When a person thinks of a dog or a cat many things come to mind. A pet’s undying love for humankind has always been a defining characteristic. That love can have a unique effect on a child with autism spectrum disorders {ASD}. Autism is a serious developmental...

Shelter-On-Wheels Helps Save Lives

June is Adopt-a-cat month and to celebrate The Haven is holding several off-site pet adoptions and a special adoption promotion for the furry felines. The local no-kill non-profit understands what it takes to end pet homelessness in Baldwin County and has been in the...

The Haven Helps Four-Legged LA Flood Victims

As a Best Friends Animal Society Network partner, The Haven answered the call to help neighboring network partners save homeless cats and dogs who were affected by the recent floods in Louisiana. The Haven troops left in their Mobile Adoption Rescue Unit (MARU) before...

Claws and Effect -FREE Estate Planning Seminar Nov 4

The average pet owner thinks about their pet within minutes of waking, often because of a meowed request for kibble or a bark to indicate it’s time for a walk. They are a priority in a pet owner’s day, but are often forgotten when planning for the future....

Safety for Your Pets on the 4th of July

Exhilarating, fantastic, exciting, great outdoor fun and food – that’s how most people view the 4th of July festivities. Terrifying, nerve-wracking, potentially poisonous – that’s how it is for our companion animals. Most people look forward to the fun and...

BooLu’s 2019

Enjoy a day full of Halloween festivities and kid’s costume contest at LuLu’s Gulf Shores Annual BooLu’s Halloween event. Grab a broomstick and fly in for the fun on Saturday, October 26th from 2-5pm. Trunk or Treat will feature trick-or-treating on the LuLu’s grounds...

Protecting Pets and You – COVID-19 Update

The Arts and Crafts Festival has been canceled, therefore we will not be holding our Red Carpet Runway pet adoption event this weekend. This decision was not made lightly; however, the safety of our staff, volunteers, and pets is our utmost concern (photo courtesy of...

COVID-19 Updates as of Monday, April 20, 2020

In compliance with the Alabama Stay-at-Home ordinance which went into effect on Saturday, April 4, The Haven will remain closed to the public. In addition, we have ended adoptions by appointment only and paused on accepting new emergency fostering applications in...