SAFE Haven is hosting a Clear the Shelters event on August 16 from 10 am to 6 pm. During this “Felines for Five” event, adoption fees are only $5! It is going to be a busy day. Here are some things you need to know. Prepare for the heat. We will only be able to allow...

Our cat care team urgently needs your help saving the life of a sweet and resilient cat. Veronika came in as a stray at one of our partner municipal shelters with a life-threatening injury. Her injury was severe, covering a majority of her neck and leaving her carotid...

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the first Purrfect Putt Charity Golf Tournament! On a sunny day (for the most part!) we had a great time hitting the links for cats at North Ridge Country Club. Over 100 golfers competed and helped us raise $46,477 for our...

SAFE Haven for Cats is entering a new era! We’ve begun the search for a new Executive Director who will help continue our mission and elevate us to the next level as a leading animal welfare nonprofit in the Triangle. The Board has enlisted Armstrong McGuire to...

Admissions Coordinators play an important role in SAFE Haven's lifesaving efforts and Laura Pancoast Smith is bringing her love of cats to her work! As a communications major with over 10 years of experience at Triangle nonprofits, including Triangle Land Conservancy,...

With our Pet Food Pantry distributing thousands of pounds of cat and dog food each year, it takes a lot of coordination. Andrea Acevedo, SAFE Haven's Pet Food Pantry Coordinator, is bringing her eye for detail and ability to manage tasks to help oversee this vital...

Danyea Turner is SAFE Haven's new Community Engagement and Volunteerism Manager and she's putting her 8 years in animal welfare to work in that role!  Get to know Danyea: Why did you choose SAFE Haven to work at?When talking to my coworker Cindy, the Rescue...

Last April, Patti Godin was appointed the Interim Executive Director, when Founder and President Pam Miller departed the organization. Ms. Godin recently informed the Board of Directors that she wants to move back to her Operations Director role, a role she held for...

Our February workshop on building a shelter for community cats was a big success! Our easy-to-build project means even more cats will be protected from the cold if needed.  Avery Gunther, outreach coordinator for SAFE Haven, led the workshop, which drew people from a...

We're hitting the GREEN to celebrate 30 years of SAFE Haven for Cat's amazing work. Play 18 holes with us for a great cause - helping cats in our community! First Annual Purrfect Putt Charity Golf TournamentMonday, June 3, 2024 | 9 AMNorth Ridge Country Club...

Lauren Key has a hands-on role in caring for the cats in our community! As a veterinary assistant at the SAFE Care Spay/Neuter Clinic, she uses her knowledge of handling and interacting with animals to create as fear-free of an experience as possible. Her experience...

Was your New Year’s resolution to get more involved in your community? SAFE Haven has plenty of chances for you to do just that! During our Opportunity Fest on January 10, 2024, you’ll be able to learn more about both paid and volunteer positions that help us save...

It’s never what you want to hear - that a disease could endanger the cats in our care. But that’s what we faced earlier this year. Panleukopenia, or “panleuk,” is a virus that is 90% fatal in unvaccinated or minimally vaccinated cats, especially very young kittens....

Brittany Richard gets an inside view of all of the goings-on at SAFE Haven as our Operations Specialist. Over her 5 years with us, she's gained experience in everything from event planning to handling donations, intake management, day-to-day operations, adoption...