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!

Curly

Hello, it's so nice to meet you! My name is Curly and I am a dashing six-year-old brown tabby male with the coolest orange fur coloring! I was brought to Stray Haven through a shelter transfer from You Too Rescue with a whole bunch of my buddies. We’re all looking to find our forever homes since we’ve been in shelters for so long! I am a really shy kitty so I don’t like loud noises or people moving around me too quickly. Although if you have some wet food for me you can see just how loving I can be once I’ve become more comfortable around you! I love to get my head and back scratched while you talk to me. Whenever I’m not visiting I feel very content napping in the hidey holes of the cat towers that I’ll occasionally share with other kitties. I think being around other cats is pretty neat, but I don’t mind being the only cat around. Just means more cuddles and wet food for me! I just really need people who will patiently wait for me to feel comfortable around them before I can show my cuddly personality! If you would like to meet me just pop into Stray Haven real quick and say hello!

Nala

Hey everyone,

my name is Nala and I'm a two-year-old Pitbull mix. The staff here say I am super lovable and love to give lots of affection. I am also not food or toy aggressive either which is awesome. A home with a big yard or constant walks and adventures would fit me best. If you are prepared for a loveable girl like me, stop by Stray Haven to meet me.

Meet Our Senior Citizens!

Nicudemus

Hey everyone! My name is Nicudemus and I am an 18-year-old black male! I am currently in foster with my brother Benjamin. I am more social than my brother, but wherever he goes I go! My brother and I are both great with kids once we're comfortable around them, as long as they respect our space! If you would like to meet my brother and me please contact Stray Haven!

Benjamin

Hello! My name is Benjamin and I am an 18-year-old black male! I am currently in foster with my brother Nicudemus who I am extremely close with! I am a little more reserved than my brother, but once I am comfortable I become really sweet and friendly! If you would like to meet me and my brother please contact Stray Haven!

Feather

Hello, it's nice to meet you. My name is Feather and I am a 10-year-old buff female. My three sons, and my friend all came together from a home where we unfortunately lost our owner. The caretaker looked everywhere for a place for us to stay. Stray Haven welcomed us with open arms. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me when I can find a new forever home!

I am an older girl and shy, but if you get to know me you’ll notice I am a real cuddle bug. I would be best in a home where there aren't a lot of loud noises or young children, who may not know how to respect my boundaries. I enjoy my hidey-holes and beds in cat trees where I can get a good view of my surroundings. If you want to meet me please drop by Stray Haven and say hello.

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