Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA

About Us

A Winning Team

Stray Haven has been proudly serving Tioga County, NY and the Greater Valley, PA for more than 50 years! Thanks, in no small part, to our amazing volunteers and dedicated staff. Through generous donations we are able to provide educational programs and short-term residential care for adoptable animals all to ensure the protection of animals in our area. We believe strongly in our no-kill policy which means fundraising relentlessly to cover medical and hygiene costs for our animals as we seek to pair them with their perfect home.

Animals Are Our Mission

Stray Haven is a Humane Society dedicated to ensuring the protection of animals through education and service.

Our History

Stray Haven was established in 1967 by Elaine Forkan, the founder. Elaine began Stray Haven Humane Society as a solution to care for stray and abandoned animals in the community. In the beginning, our organization was a strictly volunteer operated non-profit using an old smokehouse called, O’Brien’s. We were established as a 501c3 on June 1, 1971 and moved to our current location at 194 Shepard Road in Waverly, NY 14892. As of 2011, we transitioned, proudly, to becoming a no-kill shelter.

Meet Our Longest Term Residents!

Ebony

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Ebony and I am a four-year-old grey and white tabby female.

I am an extremely shy cat that needs a patient and loving home that will give me time to adjust and open up to them. I am very skittish around people, especially when there are loud noises or fast movements occurring. However, I am working on being more open and have been asking for pets from some of the staff here. I do not like being picked up, but I do love snacking on some treats so that can for sure help me open up to you! I would do best in a home with either older kids who can respect my boundaries or no kids as I need a calm and quiet home. I get along just fine with other cats, but I would also be fine in a home where I am the only kitty.

If you would like to get to know me, please feel free to stop into Stray Haven and visit me for a while!

Abby

Hi friends!! My name is Abby, and I am a 5-year-old hound/lab mix. I came from North Carolina. I am a spunky girl and have so much love to give. I love running around the yard and playing fetch. I love the people here! In my first few days here, I have been soaking up as much attention from the caretakers as possible! I love pets and just hanging out with them. I don't love the New York winter so far. After a play session outside, I get pretty cold and want to nap in my warm bed. I keep quiet in the kennel and keep my space very clean. I would love to relax in a home with a family; it has to be much better than kennel life! I'm fairly mellow, but when I get going, I love to zoom! If you find me super cute, stop down to Stray Haven to meet me and give me some pets!

Meet Our Senior Citizens!

Adelle

Hello, it's lovely to meet you. My name is Adelle and I am an 11-and-a-half-year-old black female.

I came to Stray Haven once when I was a young kitten where a wonderful woman had adopted me and took amazing care of me. She had given me long years full of love, but she was no longer able to take care of me with age. So I came back to Stray Haven in hopes of finding another amazing home where I could live out the rest of my golden years.

I am a fairly independent kitty who enjoys her alone time, but I will never turn down some nice quiet cuddles involving chin scratches. If you would like to win my heart just give me some treats and I am all yours! I and a soft and gentle cat who would prefer a quiet home where I won’t be disturbed. I love spending time in my cat tree and observing what's going on throughout the day. I am fine living with other cats as long as they can be respectful of my space.

If you would like to meet me, please feel free to stop by Stray Haven and say hello!

Lola

Lola is a 7.5-year-old mixed breed dog who came to Stray Haven Humane Society due to a lifestyle change of her previous owner. While she is sweet and affectionate, Lola would thrive best in a quiet home without other animals or small children. She enjoys her own space and would love to be the one and only companion in a calm, loving environment. If you think Lola might be the perfect fit for your home, stop by and speak with one of our kennel staff members to learn more about the best situation for her.

Macho aka Bud

From the former foster family:

"He came in with the name Macho but likes to be called Bud. He’s great with female dogs, he needs to be the only male dog in the house. He’s good with cats, house bunnies, chickens and ducks. He’s housebroken, knows several commands, and crate trained. I have an injured chicken in the house and they sleep together. He’s such a sweet boy. My vet and I decided he’s probably 4-5 years old. He isn’t really gray and he’s much too limber and active to be a senior pooch."

Zora

Hello, my name is Zora and I am a 7 year old mixed breed looking for a forever home to call my own. I arrived here at Stray Haven with my sister who has since been adopted. She told me my turn would come soon though! My previous owner had a lifestyle change so they trusted Stray Haven to care for me until I could get into a new home. Shelter life is not ideal and I miss my home but the workers have made the stay nice. If you think you have a nice place to let me settle, please visit Stray Haven and meet me!

Lucky

Meet Lucky, a 12-year-old Shepard. Lucky would love to be a part of your family, where he can enjoy the majority of his time lying next to you. He has been checked over by the vet, which they found that he will have chronic ear issues and arthritis that his potential adopters should know about. Due to Lucky's age, alteration not recommended, therefore he is not neutered. Lucky is a laid-back, go with the flow kind of dog. If you are interested in meeting Lucky, please stop down today!

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