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The Scratching Post: Spring 2023

The Scratching Post: Spring 2023

Message from Our Founder and President

Dear SAFE Haven family,

I always enjoy writing our Spring Newsletter because it gives me the opportunity to report back to you (our most cherished supporters) on our lifesaving progress for the first seven months of our fiscal year (July 1, 2022-January 31, 2023) thanks to YOU!

The Great News Is:

  • The expansion of SAFE Haven and SAFE Care (completed mid-2020) is working to save many more lives, just the way we planned.
  • We are adopting nearly 114 cats per MONTH! In the last seven months we have adopted 797 cats! This is remarkable considering just six years ago we were adopting 825 for the entire year!
  • We are spaying and neutering 550 cats and 40 dogs a MONTH in the SAFE Care low cost spay/neuter clinic. We will sterilize over 7,000 this year.
  • Pet Food Pantry distributions to needy cats and dogs are up 15%.
  • Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization, donating over $427K per year in service. I just counted the volunteers from last week – there were 131 people volunteering h here in the last seven days!
  • The sterilization of feral cats in the SAFE Care Clinic continues to be a priority. Over 1,600 were trapped and came through the clinic in the last seven months.

But these facts are for your head. And although they are important and demonstrate our impact, we all work with, volunteer for, support and adopt from SAFE Haven because of our hearts. Because of the love we have for animals and our desire to see them safe, well fed, warm, and loved. That is what SAFE Haven is really about—love. Thank you for expressing that love in everything you do for the kitties.

With much gratitude for you,

Pamela Miller
Founder & President

P.S. And to warm your heart check out the transformative cat stories on pages 3-4.

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Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru

Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru

Pet Food Pantry Drive-Thru Events:

These challenging times have forced too many families to choose between filling their pet’s bowl or their own. Help these local families in need by donating during our Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru!

Between Thursday, July 30 and Thursday, August 6, we’ll be accepting pet food donations at the pink tent outside of SAFE Haven. These donations will help us build our stockpile of food as we prepare to reopen our Pet Food Pantry.  Founded in 2012 to help feed the dogs and cats of members of our Triangle community, the Pet Food Pantry helps feed hundreds of animals every year.

What are we looking for?

  • Sealed and unexpired dog and cat food
  • Biggest need: dry dog and cat food

We could really, really use your help now so drop off your donation!

Unable to drop off contributions? Take a look at our Amazon Wish List for items we need or make a financial donation.

Look for the pink tent!

Dates & Times:
Thursday, July 30 – Thursday, August 6, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location:
SAFE Haven for Cats, 8431 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616-3267


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Past Pet Food Pantry Drive-Thru Events:

August 6, 2020

9:00 am Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru @ SAFE Haven for Cats

August 5, 2020

9:00 am Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru @ SAFE Haven for Cats

August 4, 2020

9:00 am Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru @ SAFE Haven for Cats

August 3, 2020

9:00 am Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru @ SAFE Haven for Cats

August 2, 2020

9:00 am Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru @ SAFE Haven for Cats

August 1, 2020

9:00 am Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru @ SAFE Haven for Cats

July 31, 2020

9:00 am Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru @ SAFE Haven for Cats

July 30, 2020

9:00 am Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru @ SAFE Haven for Cats

Start 2020 with a New Friend

Start 2020 with a New Friend

Start your 2020 with love, furry snuggles & extra sweet mews.

Adopt a kitty during our New Year, New Cat adoption event for just $20.20 EACH!

Meet the cats available for adoption and plan your visit!


UPCOMING / ONGOING DATES (All times 11 am to 5 pm):

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WHERE: 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616

All They Want For Christmas Is You!

All They Want For Christmas Is You!

Make Their Wish Come True!

The SAFE Haven for Cats shelter is full of adorable kittens and cats who need a home for the holiday. Adopt a cat or kitten for just $50 on December 21, 22 and 23! Each cat is ready to go home that day with a pre-adoption veterinary exam, vaccinations, a spay or neuter, and a microchip.

Meet some of the cats available for adoption!

UPCOMING / ONGOING DATES 11 am to 5 pm:

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WHERE: 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616

Can’t adopt even one more? You can still help!
You can always sponsor a kitty in our shelter to help them find a home for the holidays. Sponsor a cat, and your donation is MATCHED through the end of the year!


PAST DATES:

December 23, 2019

11:00 am All They Want For Christmas Is You! @ SAFE Haven for Cats

December 22, 2019

11:00 am All They Want For Christmas Is You! @ SAFE Haven for Cats

December 21, 2019

11:00 am All They Want For Christmas Is You! @ SAFE Haven for Cats

Gift Wrap For Good!

Gift Wrap For Good!

Upcoming Gift Wrapping Events:

Is wrapping gifts your least favorite part of the holidays? We can help and you can save kitties at the same time! We’ll be wrapping gifts purchased at Barnes & Noble stores for a donation of your choice during the times listed below. Just come see us at Triangle Town Center, Brier Creek or Cary Commons!

Are you a master wrapper? Volunteer to help by signing up here!

View all Gift Wrapping Events by Location


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Past Gift Wrapping Events:

December 24, 2019

2:00 pm Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center
10:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Brier Creek! @ Barnes & Noble – Brier Creek
9:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Cary Commons! @ Barnes & Noble – Cary Commons

December 23, 2019

3:00 pm Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center
10:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Brier Creek! @ Barnes & Noble – Brier Creek
9:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Cary Commons! @ Barnes & Noble – Cary Commons

December 22, 2019

10:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Brier Creek! @ Barnes & Noble – Brier Creek
9:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Cary Commons! @ Barnes & Noble – Cary Commons

December 21, 2019

4:00 pm Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center
9:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Cary Commons! @ Barnes & Noble – Cary Commons

December 20, 2019

4:00 pm Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center
10:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Brier Creek! @ Barnes & Noble – Brier Creek

December 19, 2019

10:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Brier Creek! @ Barnes & Noble – Brier Creek

December 15, 2019

12:00 pm Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center

December 14, 2019

4:00 pm Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center

December 8, 2019

12:00 pm Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center

December 7, 2019

11:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center

December 6, 2019

12:00 pm Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center

December 1, 2019

11:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center

November 30, 2019

11:00 am Gift Wrap For Good at Triangle Town Center! @ Barnes & Noble – Triangle Town Center