Nana’s Haven

Nana’s Haven A global community focused on rescuing dogs from the meat trade and finding them their forever homes. Partnered with Little China Dog Rescue.

12/25/2025

Merry Merry Christmas!🎄
Note to wiggly dog parents: Do not use cinematic feature to make videos! 🙃

Adoptable Ace and our fam are wishing everyone the happiest of holidays!! ❤️

12/20/2025

Yay…. We both made it back in one piece!😅

Despite today's big hurdle, we received such great news at the clinic today!!! 😃🎉

His ultrasound looked significantly better from when it was last done over a month ago. His bladder looked so much clearer, the lining is much smoother, and the inflammation is almost gone!!!

This is huge news for our boy, struggling with a UTI for over two months has been so unsettling but I'm happy we have such a great veterinarian team who deeply care for him and are very knowledgeable. 🥼🩺🤍

We are doing one last round of meds and will retest him in January. 🏥⏳🤞

This truly is such a scary time for me, my sweet mom is going to come up and help me around the house and getting to appointments but I still need someone to help with Ace.

I'm going to check the donations in the morning but I wanted to say thank you again for all of you who have been so kind!!🙏

12/19/2025

🆘 Urgent Help Needed for Ace & Me 🆘

Hi friends, I am trying my best not to, but I may need to go to the ER if my pain & immobility doesn't improve.

Funds are urgently needed as well as an emergency plan for Ace is needed due to my current state of health.

I’m dealing with a severe rotator cuff tear & ongoing spine problems that have caused debilitating pain. This pain has triggered a serious flare in my FND symptoms, making it extremely difficult to do everyday tasks — including caring for my disabled foster, Ace. Between lifting him up and down the stairs, getting him in and out of his wheelchair, & expressing his bladder, my body is really feeling it all, especially today.

If I have to go to the ER, the thought of being admitted is terrifying, because Ace will need someone to step in immediately. I no longer have a trusted dog nanny, and finding help is now my top priority. Whether it’s a volunteer willing to temporarily carry the torch for me, a volunteer who just helps with walks with him or financial support to fund a reliable dog nanny, a plan has to be made before it's too late. 😩 IF YOU HAVE ANYONE TO RECOMMEND, PLEASE SEND THEM MY WAY! 🙏

Financially, things are just as urgent. Nanas Haven currently has $13.88 between all accounts. To make things worse, I recently had to file for unemployment, and going from fully supporting Ace, Rain, and all my animals (including a dog nanny) to barely covering basic needs has been devastating. Ace’s care cannot wait, and I’m asking for help because I am at my absolute limit & don't know what else to do besides share how much help is needed right now.

I feel fortunate to receive unemployment but it's not enoigh to survive on and pay rent. This means I can no longer pay for Ace’s needs.

Even a small donation — $2–$5 makes a real difference. Every share, every kind word, & any support is appreciated. Ace is truly easy to care for; he just needs consistency, love, and support.

This is one of the hardest posts I’ve ever had to write, but Ace’s well-being comes first. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here for him, for me, and for our rescue community! 🙏❤️🙏

12/19/2025

What a terrible month losing 2 incredible souls who had so much more life to live! 💔💔💔

It's been two weeks since our Dobby gained his wings at home surrounding by his loving family! 🪽

When rescued, Dobby was in heartbreaking condition - he was completely matted, unable to see, and suffering from painful skin infections all over his body. But on February 19, 2021, his world changed forever. He was adopted by absolute angels who gave him the life every dog deserves: one filled with love, adventure, safety, and happiness.

Jackie and Kenny gave Dobby everything. For months, they fought alongside him as his health declined. When the time came, Jackie made the most selfless, loving decision—allowing Dobby to peacefully gain his wings, free from pain. 🌈🐾

The bond Jackie shared with Dobby was unbreakable. They were partners in crime and truly each other’s world. My heart aches knowing the depth of this loss. No amount of time would ever be enough, but Dobby knew love because of Jackie and Kenny.❤️

I am endlessly grateful that Dobby’s journey brought Jackie into my life. Jackie, you are a rare gem—always helping animals in need, always supporting rescue, always leading with your heart. You've helped me through such a dark time and I'm so sorry you lost your baby boy. Thank you for loving Dobby so fiercely and for giving him the best life he could have ever known. 🙏

Run free, sweet Dobby. You were so deeply loved, and you will never be forgotten.

💔🐾🌈

12/13/2025

No real update for Ace due to the fact that his urinalysis got messed up at the lab, so we have to take him back to our for a redo. 🤞

Luckily, he’s doing great and is being his silly, happy self! There is no more blood in his urine which is a huge relief.

Thank you guys for helping me so much with him. Reoccurrence of UTI’s is a very serious thing, so I am very happy we have a great team who is ready to try everything to ensure he’s healthy and has the best quality of life! I couldn’t help him without you guys! 🖤🙏🖤

Hello 👋 Beautiful Dog Community!I ❤️ this boy so much! Ace has been doing amazing spirit- & energy-wise, but we’re still...
12/11/2025

Hello 👋 Beautiful Dog Community!

I ❤️ this boy so much! Ace has been doing amazing spirit- & energy-wise, but we’re still battling those recurring UTIs. Poor boy has now been on medication 4 times. I’m really hoping that his current antibiotics, bladder-support supplements, prescription diet, & keeping him clean and dry finally bring us a resolution. 🏥

I’ll have an update tomorrow once the doctor reviews his urinalysis.🙏He was such a good boy at the vet last week! To save money, I took him on the train and he was an absolute champ — and of course he made so many people smile. How could he not?! Just LOOK at him.🥹

He truly is one of the happiest, most resilient, loving dogs I’ve ever known. 😃

Thank you all for still caring so much about him, even though I haven’t been able to share as much lately. Please know he is always cared for.

🆘 We do need help right now 🙁

I’m unable to work for several months, and I’m praying that I won’t have to go on disability. We’ve had major changes at home and in our routine because of my health, and I’m really struggling. It feels like I’ve been living at NYU since the end of October.

If anyone near Bushwick has 15–60 minutes to spare & could help get Ace outside in his wheels, it would mean the world to us. I’m doing shorter, more frequent walks, but I can’t manage the long ones anymore.😩

I’m sorry I have been so detached. Thank you all for sticking with us through this incredibly hard time. Your support, even your presence here, means more to me than I can express.

If you can help, share, or send good thoughts — it all matters. ❤️🙏❤️

Below & in the comments is a bit more of an update.

After waiting over 6 months to get into NYU, I finally have a full team of specialists working with me. I got the tests and MRIs I’ve been praying for over the past 2 years.

While I had hoped for answers that would help me heal, instead I learned that I have multiple neurological disorders, structural damage to my spine, & an old, undiagnosed torn rotator cuff. Because of all this, I was denied surgery last Friday — it’s too risky right now.

My undiagnosed Rotator Cuff tear should never of happened! RANTING🥴below⬇️

11/16/2025

Yuki passed today… he was sadly hit by a car shortly after being spotted by a drone …. There’s truly no words for this loss.

🤍 Yuki 🪽 You were so brave, so sweet, so gentle and kind. You endured so much neglect and abuse but were so resilient. You absolutely knew & appreciated how much you were loved by your dad 🙏🤍 We miss you so much Yuki. You were so special to be loved by. I am so sorry you are gone… I am so sorry for your huge loss 💔💔💔

You were just sharing the beach that Yuki was about to walk upon, now he’s just going to be doing so from heaven with you & Champagne. ❤️‍🩹🌊❤️‍🩹

Ace is doing so so so much better and this is all thanks to everyone’s love and support for him!!!!!🥳🙏❤️The vets are ver...
11/08/2025

Ace is doing so so so much better and this is all thanks to everyone’s love and support for him!!!!!🥳🙏❤️

The vets are very optimistic regarding his UTI. While we he had it three times in a month, we think that he needed a longer dose of medicine to fully clear it - which is why it came back the second time. This third time, as you guys know was due to not being expressed and cared for enough while I left him for the first while I was away at a family wedding. We’ve treated it more aggressively this time and he’s showing no symptoms of a UTI anymore!

We have added a prescription food which helps with urine health into his treatment plan and natural herbal medicine which is known to help keep a bladder healthy.

His testicles are still healing after he was left to sit in his bed which became unsanitary while I was away. 💔 We plan on getting him neutered by January. ✂️

ACE IS SUCH AN INCREDIBLY RESILIENT DOG. He is such a loving and happy boy and I will do everything I can to ensure he always is safe, loved, happy and healthy! 🙏

Now that we know his heavy bleeding was from the UTI, I am hoping that someone will discover him and want to make him part of their family. He deserves a loving forever🏠.

Ace is full of wonder and joy, he has such a bright spirit and puts a smile on my face even when I am feeling down. He’s always by my side….. He’s definitely a velcro baby! Ace loves to join me while I enjoy dancing and singing around the house, or painting, reading - he pretty much wants to be involved in everything I do! 😅 He’s such a silly boy, he’s extremely loving and affectionate and he excused happiness!!!

He loves to cuddle, play and explore! Despite being disabled, he lives life to its fullest and would make the best friend to his future adopter!!💛☀️🧡

‼️ I recently had new testing and imaging & now will be working with a new team of specialists after new discoveries were found while I was at NYU. I will be needing a new dog walker for Ace while I start new treatment plans & PT. If you know anyone who walks in Bushwick & can help a special dog like Ace please let me know. 🫶He’s EASY to care for.‼️

11/07/2025

Ace is on the mend thanks to all of you angels who helped him get the care he needed!!!

I’ll do a more descriptive picture post of our adorable and resilient boy tomorrow - so please excuse the short text and long rambling!!

As many of you know I haven’t been able to rescue dogs bc of my health but FINALLY after two years and another trip to NYU…. We found out through imaging why I’ve had my seizures, neurological issues and excruciating and debilitating pain.

I won’t be working this month due to needed medical treatments so I’ll be able to post so much more now that we have many answers. I hope my MRI’s this month don’t show more down time needed but I’ll be happy to be soaking up as much time with the pups as I can get… Especially with Ace’s healing love! ❤️‍🩹

Thank you guys for staying with us! I’m so sorry for lacking so much. 🙏

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