Baldwin County, AL – (May 27, 2022) The Haven for Animals in Fairhope has been selected as a Top Shelter in the U.S. from MuttNation. The nonprofit also is the recipient of a Mutts Across America Grant. The grants
From left to right: James Tucker, Haven Animal Care Tech., Kasey Cotten, Haven Office Manager, Stephanie Calhoun, Haven Board President, Katherine Ono, Haven Vice President, Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan, Michael Graham, Haven Executive Director, Jenny Williams, Haven Board Member
are awarded annually to one exemplary shelter in each state. Founded in 2014 by Miranda Lambert’s mother, Bev Lambert, the grants have totaled over a quarter-million dollars. Co-sponsor of the program is Tractor Supply Company.
As a new member of MuttNation’s Mutts Across America “Family of Shelters” (now 400+ strong), The Haven has received a $5,000 grant to help provide lifesaving services like vital spay and neutering services for homeless pets.
The Haven, the first no-kill animal shelter in Baldwin County, focuses on preventing euthanasia of healthy and treatable cats and dogs in area shelters. Since 2000, over 10,800 homeless cats and dogs have found loving homes. The nonprofit works with like-minded rescue groups and government animal control shelters to end pet homelessness.
Upon receiving the great news, Michael Graham, Executive Director of The Haven, remarked, “We are very proud to receive this top shelter recognition in the U.S. from MuttNation. The special recognition demonstrates our agency’s comprehensive lifesaving programs continue to positively impact the people and homeless pets of Fairhope and surrounding communities. This special award would not be possible without our dedicated donors, our team of good board members, the City of Fairhope and Mayor Sherry Sullivan, volunteers, and our small staff. Thank you to MuttNation and Tractor Supply for their support.”
The Haven encourages Baldwin County animal advocates to support the no-kill movement by adopting, fostering, donating, or volunteering. Visit www.HavenForAnimals for more information.
The Haven reports a 74.4% save rate today for the community shelters in Baldwin County. The Save Rate formula calculates the percentage of animals that leave a shelter alive through adoption, return to owner, or transfer and is calculated on the total animals entering the shelters in Baldwin County. The Haven uses this data as a benchmark to monitor its programs and services. Save rate reflects only the percentage of animals not euthanized and does not account for the number of animals still residing in the shelters or in foster care programs. For Baldwin County to get to a no-kill community, the shelters have a 25.6% lifesaving gap to reach. The Haven has maintained a 100% save rate since its inception in 2000.
About The Haven
The Haven, founded in 2000, is the first no-kill animal shelter in Baldwin County with a mission to shelter and find adoptive homes for homeless, abused, neglected cats and dogs. The Haven promotes the importance of spaying and neutering pets and pet responsibility through education, advocacy, and programs and services. The Haven’s lifesaving programs have served over 10,800 pets since its inception. As a nonprofit, The Haven relies heavily on donor support, volunteers, and limited staff to achieve its mission. www.HavenForAnimals.org
About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda and her mom, Bev Lambert, in 2009, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter, and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation also works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals under threat of euthanasia and during times of natural disaster. With a goal of finding a forever home for every shelter animal, MuttNation supports animal rescues across the country, provides positive reinforcement for the shelter adoption experience, works to raise awareness for its causes, and develops and implements initiatives to further its mission-driven goals. www.muttnation.com To become a fan of The Haven No-Kill Animal Shelter on Facebook go to: www.facebook.com/havenforanimals Follow The Haven on Twitter: www.twitter.com/havenforanimals Follow The Haven on Instagram: www.instagram/thehavenforanimals.org