Where our goals are simple, but critical to the lives of people and animals.

• Improving the lives of children through our pet therapy program one child at a time.
• Educating people to be responsible pet owners one person at a time.
• Saving the lives of helpless animals one life at a time.
• Changing the world to a kinder and more peaceful place one day at a time.

The Haven recently received a generous donation at the bequest of Mr. John Whitney, who passed away in March of 2011. He will forever be remembered at the Haven for his generosity and concern for animals. The Haven would like to express our sincere thanks to John Whitney and his family for this generous donation. You all will forever be remembered in the work that we continue to do and in the animals lives that we continue to save.

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The Haven is a non-profit, no-kill shelter for abandoned, ill, and injured animals. The Haven was founded by Dr. Brenda and Joe Wilbanks, and the initial plan was simple: help a few animals. They never dreamed that someday they would be providing shelter and care for over 100 animals, consisting of more than 50 dogs, 50 cats, a pig, and 3 horses. In addition to many special needs animals, such as those with chronic illnesses or the elderly, the Haven also shelters a wide variety of adoptable dogs and cats in need of good, loving homes.

As well as sheltering abandoned animals, the Haven offers a pet therapy program as a service to the community. Through the program we hope to teach respect for animals and educate the community about the value they provide. The Haven also offers a children's program known as Pets as Pals. The program allows children the opportunity to interact with pets in a controlled environment and develop skills for life.

Since the Haven is a private foundation there are two things we can never have enough of: donations and volunteers. The Haven receives no money from the government and is supported mainly by Dr. Wilbanks. We do have many wonderful people who have donated money, supplies, building materials, and their time, but we can always use more. To find out more click the donations or Ways To Help link to the left.

Note: We try our best to keep the website up to date, but most of our time is spent caring for the animals. If you can't find what you are looking for online, please come on out to the Haven during our hours of operation.