Jon Stewart tugged at heartstrings when he tearfully talked about his canine dying, and folk opened up their wallets … donating 5 figures to the animal shelter he shouted out in the course of the emotional ‘Every day Present’ phase.

The comic obtained emotional Monday, breaking down over the demise of Dipper, his Brindle pit bull, and viewers had been so moved they began sending cash to Animal Haven, the NYC no-kill animal shelter the place Jon first met the pup.

Tiffany Lacey, the shelter’s govt director, tells TMZ … Animal Haven has raised virtually $25,000 in donations since Jon talked about the shelter in his tribute to Dipper.

We’re advised the cash’s pouring in from greater than 500 new donors … and the funds will assist the shelter pay for basic care of their animals, plus working help, vet care, meals, workers time, and canine walks.

Keep in mind … Jon mentioned he obtained Dipper from Animal Haven about 12 years in the past when his youngsters had been elevating cash for the shelter … adopting the canine on the spot after being launched. The pup was lacking a leg after being hit by a automotive in Brooklyn.

Tiffany tells us the wave of donations is coming at simply the correct time for Animal Haven … she says the shelter is at full capability with greater than 100 rescue animals of their care, together with 3 canine mothers who not too long ago gave start to twenty puppies.

Along with monetary commitments, we’re advised Jon’s monologue has spurred some of us to inquire about adoptions … and Animal Haven is so grateful for everybody reaching out.

Tiffany says Animal Haven’s reached out to Jon too, thanking him and providing their sympathies and condolences as he grieves his beloved companion.