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 long term Pets!

Madre

I am Tabby and White but mostly tabby on my head, back legs, and tail. I'm sure to be the one who you will want to show an endless amount of pictures of to all your friends and family. I came to Stray Haven from a shelter in the south to give me a better chance of being adopted. Not much is known about my past before I arrived at the shelter down south. I spend a lot of my time sleeping and taking naps, but I enjoy all of the toys the staff here gives me. Jingle balls and wand toys are my favorite and they bring me so much joy to play with. I would do best in a home as the only cat, as I am a very dominant lady. I'm looking forward to finding a home of my own, where I can imprint on and make my own. I highly suggest that you come down here and visit me at Stray Haven and visit me. I'll be here, hanging out until your arrival!

Squeaks

Hey there! My name is Squeaks, I'm a two-year-old Pit mix. I was brought to the shelter as a stray by dog control. I'm a very sweet girl who has a ton of energy! As a birthday present for their son who loves dogs, a nice family sponsored my adoption fee! All you need is an approved application and to let me love you forever. I need a home with people who have a lot of time to play and get my energy out. I am dog selective and prefer not to be around cats. I would do best in a home with kids older than 12 because of my energy. I love to be outside, going on walks, playing fetch, or just running around being goofy! Stop down to Stray Haven to see me! I look forward to meeting you!

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