Operation SAFE for the New Year Raleigh Area Animal Hoarding Latest Update In late December 2007, SHFC rescued OVER THIRTY cats from a hoarder in Wake County. Thankfully, Bonita is no longer living in abusive conditions... but, more cat still need your help. Read more below...		SUPPORT OPERATION SAFE Complicated and Ongoing Project Assist our rescue efforts for more than 40 cats Donate Online by Credit Card Donations are securely processed on our website. A minimal processing fee is charged and receipts are processed by e-mail.
Recent News Coverage Raleigh News & Observer February 12, 2008 Cat collecting can go too far Caged animals have been rescued and treated; now they need new homes Read Story

Additional Information and Updates

December 2007 Report and Photos
We encourage you to read about a discovery of animal hoarding in the Raleigh area.* Read more about the project and see "before and after" photos.

SAFE Haven has organized Operation SAFE for the New Year to assist with our rescue of more than 40 cats from abusive living conditions in Wake County. Operation SAFE for the New Year will be a complicated and on-going project for the SAFE Haven team. Additional animal hoarding information is available from Tufts University.

We know with your help we can get these innocent victims of mental illness all the medical help, special treatment, attention and love they deserve. Please give as generously as you can to Operation SAFE for the New Year to help us with find permanent loving homes for these 40 cats.

February 2008 Status Update
View photos and read about our latest successes and the good news about cats that have found founds in our Latest Update.

• 31 have been rescued
• 11 have been adopted
• 2 have passed away
• 16 are up for adoption now
• 2 are finishing up some special medical care
• 5 others had special medical care and surgeries

Remember, this is only the beginning. These cats still need your your help. Please consider making an online donation by credit card now.