Meet Duke
Duke is one of the happiest dogs that we have ever had the privilege to meet. We love him so much, and he truly has no idea he has any disabilities. Since he has been with us, he has lost weight (he was extremely heavy making him not able to walk). Due to years of neglect, overfeeding not the healthiest food, and old injuries that turned into terrible degenerative disc disease, and awful arthritis we were not sure what was going to happen.
However he is strong enough to get his wheels, and he can walk better, the specialists were SO happy and could not believe his progress. He no longer has to get his leg removed, and his medications have been decreased.
So we have done the hard part, and have paid all finances so who NOW wants to adopt this angel?
He is a black lab, he gets along with cats, he gets along with dogs (as long as they are not to strong or aggressive, we refuse to have him hurt or knocked over) He would do best without a ton of stairs. He loves to cuddle and loves people and all his toys. He takes out a toy every time he goes outside like Linus with his blanket from the Peanuts cartoons!
Interested in adopting this sweet angel Duke? Fill out an application by clicking here.
If you have any questions regarding Duke and his disabilities, please contact michelle@theanimalhavenct.org
Animal Haven in North Haven
About Animal Haven:
The Animal Haven is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission since 1948 has been to provide humane refuge for homeless, abandoned, or surrendered cats and dogs, while we strive to find them loving, permanent homes.
The Animal Haven is a private, not-for-profit animal shelter that has been providing refuge to homeless cats and dogs since 1948. The Animal Haven was established as a no-kill shelter, which it continues to be to this day. This means that we will not euthanize an animal, except when it is in the best interest of a sick or dying animal. The shelter is located in a beautiful, wooded area on a seven-acre parcel of land located in North Haven, CT.
We take in homeless, abandoned, and surrendered cats and dogs from the Greater New Haven area and beyond. We also take in animals from municipal shelters if they are at risk of being euthanized. All animals that enter The Animal Haven receive physical examinations and health assessments and are vaccinated against disease. Ongoing problems are monitored and addressed. We have a mandatory spay-neuter policy for all animals to assist in reducing the unwanted dog and cat population.
The Animal Haven's first priority (in addition to taking in homeless animals) is to find them loving, permanent homes. The staff members at The Animal Haven spend time with each animal to understand his or her personality and needs. This helps us to find a home that best suits each animal and to recommend a dog or cat that is the best fit for each person or family. We never give up on an animal. If a cat or dog is not adoptable for any reason, he or she will live with us at the shelter for the rest of his or her life.