Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter

New Haven, CT

The City of New Haven's municipal animal shelter, supported by the volunteer group Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter. It houses dogs, cats and small animals and prepares each for adoption.

Adoption fee From $90

Hours Mon-Sat 12:30pm-4:30pm. All animal meetings are by appointment only.

Areas served City of New Haven, Connecticut

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $90

$90 for cats, including vaccinations and spay/neuter

Requirements

Every cat goes home vaccinated and spayed or neutered.

How it works

Contact the shelter to schedule an appointment to meet a cat.

Location

Find Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter

The area

South Central Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

Population 570,598

Housing units 248,267

Est. households with a cat 74,046

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an appointment to meet a cat?

Yes. All animal meetings at the shelter are by appointment only.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

The adoption fee is $90, which includes vaccinations and spay or neuter surgery.

What are your hours?

Public hours run Monday through Saturday, 12:30pm to 4:30pm.

Get involved

Support Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Call 203-946-8110 to ask about surrendering an animal.