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...

ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED FOR THE OCTOBER CLINIC.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, October 19, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m....

Our Clear the Shelters event was such a hit we’re bringing it back for an encore! On Friday, September 6, join us from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. for our Clear the Shelters Crescendo Event. All cats at SAFE Haven can go home with you for only $5. It is going to be a busy day....

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...