Haven Humane Society Achieves Record Animal Adoptions in 2025 Amid Capacity Challenges
Haven Humane Society in Shasta County reported a record number of animal adoptions in 2025, with 2,134 animals finding new homes, marking the highest adoption rate in the shelter's history. Despite this success, the shelter continues to operate at critical capacity. The organization also facilitated the rescue and reunification of 1,145 lost pets with their families, and provided 4,798 free or low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. The shelter's foster program supported 718 animals, with volunteers contributing nearly 40,000 hours of care. Additionally, Haven Humane's kitten nursery, one of the few in California, helped 358 kittens survive and grow, thanks to donor support. 
