East Haven Animal Shelter, East Haven CT

09/14/2026

ADOPTED!!

🐾 MEET ELIJAH — OUR BIG, BEAUTIFUL BENGAL BOY! 🐾

Okay… look at this handsome face. 💚

Elijah is a 2–3-year-old Bengal mix who somehow found himself living outside. We believe he may have been left behind when someone moved, and now this big, beautiful boy is ready to make sure his next home is his forever one.

Elijah is neutered, vaccinated, and incredibly sweet. He also seems to do well around other cats. ❤️
And if you know Bengals, you already know…
Elijah has OPINIONS. 😂

He is a very vocal guy and will happily carry on an entire conversation with you. He loves attention, loves being involved in whatever you're doing, and definitely isn't the type of cat who's going to quietly disappear into the background.

He's also a BIG boy with those absolutely stunning green eyes and gorgeous Bengal markings. Pictures really don't do him justice.
Elijah would love a home that appreciates an intelligent, social, active cat with a whole lot of personality. In return, you're getting one incredibly sweet—and ridiculously handsome—best friend. 🥹🐾
🏡 Elijah is available for adoption through East Haven Animal Shelter.
📞 203-468-3249
Please share and help us find this beautiful boy the home he deserves. ❤️🐱

09/12/2026

🌷 TULIP HAS WAITED LONG ENOUGH 🌷
Tulip has been with us since April, and we would really love to see this sweet girl finally leave the shelter behind. ❤️
Tulip is a 2–3-year-old Maltese/Chihuahua mix who came to us from a hoarding situation while pregnant. She stayed with us while she had and cared for her puppies, and now that her babies no longer need her, it’s finally Tulip’s turn.
And yes… underneath that cautious exterior is apparently a tiny punk rocker who wears duck pajamas. 😂🧡🌷
But there is something we really need her future family to understand:
Tulip is not going to run into the arms of a stranger the first time she meets them. She may hang back. She may be nervous. She may need more than one introduction before she decides you're safe—and that's okay.
Coming from a hoarding environment, Tulip simply didn't get the start in life that taught her new people and new situations were something to trust. She needs someone who is patient, understanding, and willing to let their relationship happen on Tulip's timeline.
And once she trusts you? ❤️ She is an absolute love bug.
🌷 2–3 years old
🐾 Female Maltese/Chihuahua mix
✂️ Spayed
💉 Vaccinated
❤️ Microchipped
Tulip has already spent far too many months in a shelter. She doesn't need someone expecting an instantly social little dog. She needs someone willing to say, “You don't have to love me today. I'll give you the time you need.”
Please don't overlook her simply because she doesn't immediately choose you. Give her the chance to choose you when she's ready. ❤️
🏡 Interested in giving Tulip the home she's been waiting for?
📞 Contact East Haven Animal Shelter at 203-468-3249.
Please SHARE and help us get this sweet little punk-rock princess out of the shelter and into the home she deserves! 🌷🐾🧡

09/12/2026

Anyone recognize this little man? Found on Newton st in East Haven, but unfortunately he does not have any ID tags or microchip 😞 if he belongs to you or if you recognize him please call the shelter at (203)468-3249 💕

09/10/2026

🐾 TUCKER HAS BEEN WAITING LONG ENOUGH. ❤️
Look at that smile. Seriously… how is this boy still here?!
Tucker came to us after being found roaming, and sadly, no one ever came to reclaim him. Since then, this handsome 4–5-year-old boy has been waiting for someone to finally choose him.
And he has waited far too long.
Tucker is genuinely such a good boy. ❤️ He’s friendly, happy, affectionate, and despite everything, he still greets us with that ridiculous giant smile.
🐶 Good with other dogs
❤️ No food aggression or resource guarding observed
✂️ Neutered
💉 Vaccinated
🥰 An all-around GOOD BOY
There is absolutely no reason Tucker should still be growing up inside a shelter kennel. He deserves a couch. He deserves walks with his person. He deserves someone who gets excited to come home to that giant smiling face every day.
Most of all, he deserves a family of his own.
We love Tucker, but we don't want the shelter to be his home. He needs out. ❤️
If you've been thinking about adding a dog to your family, please come meet him. And if you can't adopt, PLEASE SHARE THIS POST. Tucker's person might simply not have seen him yet.
📍 East Haven Animal Shelter
📞 203-468-3249
🐾 Let's get Tucker out of the shelter and onto somebody's couch. He has waited long enough. ❤️

09/10/2026

MIKEY HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!! 💕💕

💔 MIKEY IS LOSING HOPE… AND WE NEED YOUR HELP. 💔

Our sweet boy Mikey has been waiting…and waiting…and somehow, not a single person has shown interest in him.

And lately, we can see the shelter starting to take a toll on him. 😔

Mikey is a 7-year-old Pit Bull who should be spending his days stretched out on someone’s couch, going for walks, playing, and soaking up all the love he can get. Instead, he’s watching people come and go while he continues to wait behind kennel doors.

And we just don’t understand why.

🐾 Mikey is:
❤️ Incredibly sweet and affectionate
🐶 Good with other dogs
🎾 Playful and surprisingly energetic for 7
💉 Vaccinated
✂️ Neutered
🥰 Wonderful with people

Because Mikey is an older gentleman, we’d prefer a home without very young children—not because he has shown us any aggression, but because he deserves a home where he can relax and enjoy this next chapter of his life.

Mikey needs out of the shelter.

We’re starting to see him become depressed, and it’s heartbreaking watching such a loving dog lose his spark. He has so much life and love left to give. He just needs someone to finally choose him.

Maybe you can’t adopt—but you can still help.

PLEASE SHARE MIKEY. ❤️
One share could put his face in front of the person he’s been waiting for.

📍 East Haven Animal Shelter
📞 203-468-3249

Come meet Mikey. Give this sweet senior boy a reason to be excited again. 🐾❤️

09/08/2026

Back home safe!

Midas is missing from the Burr st area in East Haven! If you see him please call his family at (203)824-4471 💕

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

BOTH ADOPTED!!

📣📣📣 PLEASE SHARE SHARE SHARE📣📣📣

🐾 TWO SWEET FACES LOOKING FOR TWO FOREVER HOMES! 🐾

We have two adorable kitties at the East Haven Animal Shelter ready to find families of their own! ❤️ They do NOT need to be adopted together — each is looking for their own forever home.

💙 CHARLIE
Charlie is an approximately 5-month-old Domestic Shorthair who is already neutered and vaccinated.

This boy is an absolute LOVEBUG. 🥹 When we say Charlie is affectionate, we mean he basically wants to live in your skin. 😂❤️ He wants to be as close to you as physically possible and will happily soak up every bit of attention you're willing to give him. If you're looking for a cuddly little shadow, Charlie may be your guy!

🩷 OUR LITTLE NO-NAME GIRL
This adorable little lady is approximately 9–10 weeks old and is a Domestic Shorthair. She's very sweet, playful and full of kitten energy! She loves to explore, play and get attention, and she's ready to grow up with a family of her very own. 🐱💕

The only thing she's missing besides a forever home is… a name! 😂 So feel free to drop your name suggestions in the comments!

🏡 Charlie and our little girl are available for separate adoption.

📞 East Haven Animal Shelter: 203-468-3249

Come meet them and see if one of these sweet faces belongs in your family. ❤️🐾

And as always, please share! Their forever people might be somewhere on your friends list.

09/03/2026

We apologize for the bad photo (best we could get) but does anyone recognize this pup? He was seen roaming near the border of East Haven and New Haven on Main st but unfortunately would not let anyone close enough to capture him or get a better photo😞 we are we are just sharing in hopes that his family may see this in case they are looking for him! thank you!!