Our Mission

At Haven Pet Center, our mission is to empower communities and enrich lives by providing care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need. We are dedicated to engaging the hearts, hands, and minds of our community to ensure every animal is afforded the utmost respect and quality care.

Our Story

Our journey began in 1960 as a sanctuary for animals in need known as Ramona Haven. Through years of growth and evolution—from the Ramona Animal Shelter to the Ramona Humane Society—we have now come full circle as Haven Pet Center. This transition marks a significant milestone in our long-standing commitment to the well-being of the animals and community members we serve.

Our Care Model

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we operate as a no-kill adoption center, exclusively accommodating owner-relinquished animals and partners with high-risk shelters throughout Riverside County. We rely entirely on the support of our local community to provide a safe, nurturing environment. Our dedicated team ensures every pet receives nourishing food, a clean shelter, and regular medical check-ups while they wait to find their forever homes.

Your Role in Our Journey

Adoption is the ultimate goal of our work, and we believe in creating joyful, lifelong partnerships. Whether you are looking to find a new companion or support our mission, you are a vital part of our success. Every pet waiting for a home receives a behavior assessment, love, and care to prepare them for their next chapter with you.

Join Us Today

We invite you to experience the rewarding process of adopting a new friend. Visit our adoption center in San Jacinto to meet our current residents, or explore our available pets online. Together, we can ensure every remarkable soul entrusted to us experiences the love and care they truly deserve.

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10/8 - 🐾 MEET ANNIE! 🐾 Annie is a sweet, gentle, and happy little girl who is ready to find her forever home. 💕 She loves to please and simply wants to be by your side. Annie is a quiet, soft-spoken girl with a loving heart and a gentle spirit. She would love nothing more than to have a family who will take her along on adventures—whether that means going for a hike, taking a road trip, or simply exploring the world together. 🥰🐶🌿 Annie has so much love to give, and she’s waiting patiently for someone to see just how special she is. ❤️ Come meet Annie and let her steal your heart! Annie is waiting for her FOREVER HOME at Haven Pet Center. 🏡🐾 📍 Haven Pet Center 690 Humane Way San Jacinto, CA 📞 951-654-8002 #MeetAnnie #AdoptAnnie #AdoptDontShop #AdoptLove #ForeverHome #RescueDog #RescueDogs #ShelterDog #ShelterPets #AdoptableDog #HavenPetCenter #SanJacintoCA #RiversideCounty #PetAdoption #GiveHerAChance #FindYourBestFriend

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10/8 - 🐾 MEET ANNIE! 🐾 Annie is a sweet, gentle, and happy little girl who is ready to find her forever home. 💕 She loves to please and simply wants to be by your side. Annie is a quiet, soft-spoken girl with a loving heart and a gentle spirit. She would love nothing more than to have a family who will take her along on adventures—whether that means going for a hike, taking a road trip, or simply exploring the world together. 🥰🐶🌿 Annie has so much love to give, and she’s waiting patiently for someone to see just how special she is. ❤️ Come meet Annie and let her steal your heart! Annie is waiting for her FOREVER HOME at Haven Pet Center. 🏡🐾 📍 Haven Pet Center 690 Humane Way San Jacinto, CA 📞 951-654-8002 #MeetAnnie #AdoptAnnie #AdoptDontShop #AdoptLove #ForeverHome #RescueDog #RescueDogs #ShelterDog #ShelterPets #AdoptableDog #HavenPetCenter #SanJacintoCA #RiversideCounty #PetAdoption #GiveHerAChance #FindYourBestFriend

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10/3 - 🐾 Meet Merida — A Beautiful Soul Finding Her Way Back to the World 🐾 Merida has had a very rough start in life. When she first came into the shelter, she was completely shut down—scared, frightened by every sound, and unsure of where she was or what was going to happen next. But underneath all that fear was a beautiful soul just waiting to feel safe. ❤️ Today, Merida is slowly beginning to show us who she really is. Her heart of gold is starting to shine, and she is finally letting us see those gorgeous Cleopatra eyes and the sweet, loving girl behind them. Being at PetSmart in Banning, CA, in partnership with PetSmart Charities, has given Merida the opportunity to experience a calmer environment, and it has helped her immensely. She is learning that not every new place has to be scary and that people can be kind. Merida still needs someone special—someone who will be patient with her, give her time to trust, and show her what it means to finally have a family of her own. 🐾❤️ 🏡 Could you be Merida’s forever person? She doesn’t need someone to “fix” her. She needs someone willing to give her a chance. A quiet home, a little patience, and lots of love could help this beautiful girl blossom into the amazing companion we know she can be. Please don’t scroll past Merida. Come meet her at PetSmart in Banning, CA. Spend a little time with her, look into those beautiful Cleopatra eyes, and see for yourself what a special girl she is. 👉 If Merida touches your heart, please come meet her and consider giving her the forever home she has been waiting for. And if you can’t adopt, please share her post. The right person may be just one share away. ❤️🐾 #Merida #AdoptMerida #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #ShelterDog #RescueDogs #SecondChance #GiveThemAChance #RescueLove #ForeverHome #AdoptLove #PetSmartBanning #PetSmartCharities #HavenPetCenter #HavenPetCenterDogs #ShelterPets #EveryDogDeservesAHome #LoveChangesEverything #RescueJourney #FindingHerWayHome #PleaseShare #AdoptMe #ForeverFamily

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10/3 - 🐾❤️ HOW IS OUR LITTLE STAPLER STILL WAITING? ❤️🐾 We honestly can’t understand how this adorable boy is still waiting for his forever family! Meet Little Stapler — currently being showcased at PetSmart in Banning, California, through our partnership with PetSmart Charities and Haven Pet Center. This little guy is more than just a cute face. He’s a ROCK STAR! ⭐🐶 He’s waiting for that special person or family who will look at him and say: “You’re the one. Let’s go home.” 🏡❤️ If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry member to your family, come meet Little Stapler. Spend a little time with him, get to know his personality, and see if he might be the missing piece your family has been waiting for. His kennel is only temporary. His forever home is still out there. Could it be yours? ❤️🐾 📍 PetSmart – Banning, CA In partnership with PetSmart Charities 🐾 Haven Pet Center Come meet Little Stapler and give this rock star the chance to shine in a home of his own! ⭐❤️ #AdoptLittleStapler #AdoptDontShop #HavenPetCenter #PetSmartCharities #PetSmartBanning #RescueDog #ShelterDog #AdoptLove #ForeverHome #RescuePets #GiveLoveAChance #EveryPetDeservesAHome

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10/1 - Happy #nationalblackdogday from all the black dogs who hang out at Haven Pet Center! It’s no myth that these darker coated guys tend to hang around longer than their lighted coated brothers and sisters. While some we have only had for a little while, like Carmine, some have become our longest residents, like Sadie, and some were longest residents at their former shelters before coming to Haven, like Kieran! No matter what their past, we love them all the same. They are all available for adoption at Haven Pet Center in San Jacinto, CA! #blackdog #adoptdontshop #adoptme #rescuesdog

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9/26 - Can Annie take that toy with her back to her kennel? Absolutely she can! How could we say no when she offered to carry it herself?? #rescuedog #adoptme #adoptdontshop #HavenPetCenter #sanjacinto

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9/21 - It’s official: Blanca’s surgery is funded! Now all we need is a foster who can help this girl stay calm and quiet while she heals. If you are in driving distance of Haven Pet Center and are willing to foster, please fill out the form on Haven’s website! It’s under Programs & Services, Foster. #HavenPetCenter #MedicalFoster #FosterNeeded #FosterADog #FosterSavesLives #ShepherdMix #ShepherdRescue #SanJacinto #InlandEmpire #RiversideCounty

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9/21 - 🐾💙 Meet Kut! 💙🐾 Kut is a 4-month-old Russian Blue kitten looking for a loving forever home! 🐱✨ He is currently at PetSmart in Banning, CA, where Haven Pet Center, in partnership with PetSmart Charities, is showcasing some wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption. Come meet Kut and his furry friends, spend a little time getting to know them, and you just might meet the newest member of your family! 🏡❤️ Every adoption gives an animal the chance to know the love, comfort, and security of a forever home. Maybe Kut is the one you’ve been waiting for. 🐾 📍 PetSmart – Banning, CA 💚 Haven Pet Center 🤝 In partnership with PetSmart Charities #MeetKut #AdoptKut #AdoptDontShop #AdoptLove #RescueKitten #RussianBlue #RussianBlueKitten #KittenAdoption #CatAdoption #RescueCats #PetSmartCharities #HavenPetCenter #BanningCA #SanJacintoCA #ForeverHome #RescuePets #SaveALife #LoveStartsWithAdoption

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9/20 - 🐾 Meet Meatball! 🐾 This sweet kitty is patiently waiting for someone to make him part of their forever family. ❤️ Meatball is currently at PetSmart in Banning, CA, where Haven Pet Center, in partnership with PetSmart Charities, is showcasing wonderful kitties looking for loving homes. And Meatball has a special way of showing just how happy he is—he’s busy making biscuits while he waits for you! 🐾💕 Come meet Meatball, spend a little time with him, and see if he might be the perfect addition to your family. Sometimes, the best friendships begin with a simple visit. 🏠 Meatball is waiting. Could you be his forever? #MeetMeatball #AdoptDontShop #AdoptLove #ForeverHome #AdoptACat #RescueCat #RescueKitty #PetSmartBanning #HavenPetCenter #PetSmartCharities #CatsOfFacebook #MakeADifference

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9/19 - 🐾 Meet Chuck! 🐾 Chuck is a 3-year-old pup with a lot of love to give, and he’s hoping that today might be the day he meets his forever family. ❤️ He is currently at PetSmart Banning today, 9/19, until 5:00 PM, in partnership with PetSmart Charities. If you’re looking to add a loving companion to your family, come meet Chuck and give him a chance to show you what a wonderful friend he can be. Sometimes, all a shelter pup needs is someone willing to see the special dog waiting to be loved. 🐶💚 If Chuck isn’t adopted today, he’ll return to Haven Pet Center in San Jacinto, where he’ll continue waiting for his forever home. 📍 PetSmart Banning 🗓️ Today — 9/19 ⏰ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM 🤝 Haven Pet Center + PetSmart Charities Come meet Chuck — his forever family could be you! 🏡❤️ #MeetChuck #AdoptChuck #AdoptDontShop #AdoptLove #ForeverHome #RescueDog #ShelterDog #HavenPetCenter #PetSmartBanning #PetSmartCharities #RescueDogs #DogAdoption #SanJacinto

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