SAFE Haven for Cats, the Triangle’s leading no-kill cat shelter and clinic, is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie Schmidt as its new Executive Director, effective December 1, 2025. Annie is an experienced nonprofit leader and capacity-building strategist...

Pet Food Donation Drive | November 12–23 No One Should Face an Empty Bowl Through November 23, SAFE Haven for Cats is hosting a Pet Food Donation Drive to help feed cats in our shelter and support local families facing food insecurity. This season of gratitude, we’re...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of a real-life rescue story - the kind you see on Animal Planet? Now’s your chance! For the first time ever, SAFE Haven for Cats is giving one lucky winner and a guest exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to our SAFE Care...

Your pets are family, and keeping them safe is what family does. Bring your cat or dog to SAFE Haven for Cats for our Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rabies and distemper vaccines are only $5 each, and...

This past Sunday, when most of us were enjoying a day of rest, Ashlyn, our dedicated Lead Veterinary Assistant, was spending time at a partner shelter, helping feral cats get the resources they need. That’s when the staff there introduced her to Freya. Freya was just...

When Minty first arrived at SAFE Haven for Cats in early February, she was in critical condition. This three-and-a-half-year-old girl had been living with a colony of feral cats, but she wasn’t doing well. She was congested, struggling to eat, and clearly very sick....

Due to expected inclement weather, this event has been postponed until Saturday, November 8.  Your pets are family, and keeping them safe is what family does. Bring your cat or dog to SAFE Haven for Cats for our Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on Saturday,...

Mark your calendars because SAFE Haven for Cats is once again participating in Clear the Shelters. We want this year’s event to be our biggest yet! Join us on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for our Five Dollar Felines adoption event. For one day only,...

When pets are like family, we do everything to keep them healthy and safe. Come get your cat or dog vaccinated and microchipped at our Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at SAFE Haven for Cats! Rabies and distemper...

Through June 30, the adoption fee for all adult cats (6 months and older) is just $25! Are you looking to bring a new feline friend into your life? SAFE Haven for Cats is celebrating the charm, grace, and love of adult cats with our special adoption event. With...

A Devastating Discovery. A Team Who Said Yes. Two Tiny Fighters. A few weeks ago, a local community member was doing yard work when they disturbed a fire ant mound. At first, it seemed like a normal spring day. But minutes later, they heard tiny cries coming from a...

SAFE Haven for Cats was recently featured in a news story on ABC11, shining a light on an important issue: social media pet scams. While we love welcoming adopters to meet our wonderful cats, we were shocked when a visitor came to the shelter to pick up a Maine Coon...

As North Carolina begins the long recovery process from the damage brought by Hurricane Helene to the western part of our state, we want to lift up opportunities to help our neighbors and their pets. Drop off supplies at Raleigh United Mutual Aid's new warehouse -...

All spots are full but we hope you'll join us at future SAFE Haven events! Make Halloween a Meow-a-Ween! Bring your kids (under 12) to SAFE Haven for our Meow-a-Ween event on Monday, October 28, from 4-6 pm. During Meow-a-Ween, kids can: Get treats from stations...