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Protect Your Pet – Vax & Chip on September 27

Protect Your Pet – Vax & Chip on September 27

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, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rabies and distemper vaccines are only $5 each, and microchips are $15. Vaccines and microchips will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are in line by 12:30 pm, you’ll be seen as long as our supplies last.

 

Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Saturday, September 27, 2025
9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
8411 Garvey Drive, Suite 133C


Why Vaccinate Against Rabies and Distemper?

Rabies and distemper are both dangerous, highly contagious diseases, but the good news is, they’re easily preventable with vaccines. Protecting your pets protects your whole community. (And remember: rabies vaccination is required by NC law for all dogs and cats over 4 months old!)

Why Microchipping Matters
If your pet ever gets lost, a microchip gives them the best chance of making it home. Just the size of a grain of rice, this tiny device can be scanned by shelters and vets to reunite you quickly. Pets with microchips are up to three times more likely to be returned to their families.

Know Before You Go

    • Pet Cats: Must be in carriers.
    • Feral Cats: Must come in a trap. We will only be offering 1-year rabies for ferals; no other services are available at this time.
    • Dogs must be on a leash.
    • Payment will be taken at the event. Cash is preferred, but we also accept major credit cards.
    • You do not need to register in advance for this event.
    • You may need to stand in line outside of our facility to wait for your turn to be seen. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring water!

PRICES

    • Rabies Vaccination: $5*
    • FVRCP (Cats – Distemper) Vaccination: $5
    • DHPP (Dog – Distemper) Vaccination: $5
    • Microchip: $15

* The 3-year rabies vaccine is available for animals with a valid and current vaccination certificate. The certificate must be displayed at check-in. Otherwise, the one-year rabies vaccine will be administered. We must have the rabies certificate.. A rabies tag is not sufficient evidence of the pet’s vaccination status according to state law.
*The 3-year distemper vaccine is available for animals with a valid and current vaccination status. Please bring your pet’s veterinary records to the clinic and present them at check-in.

The Cat Chronicle – August 2025

The Cat Chronicle – August 2025

Help Us Clear the Shelter!
On Thursday, August 22, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., adoption fees will be just $5 as part of the nationwide Clear the Shelters event! With so many cats still waiting for a safe, loving home, now is the perfect time to make a life-changing difference. Can’t adopt right now? You can still help by donating or sharing this message with someone ready to welcome a furry friend. Get all the details on our website.

Save the Date | Fall Vaccination & Microchip Clinic
Our June clinic was such a success that we’re doing it again. On September 27, come to SAFE Haven between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for low-cost rabies & distemper vaccinations as well as microchips. For less than $20, you can protect your furry friend!

Check the Chip
Nope, not snack chips. We’re talking about microchips! A microchip is one of the best ways to make sure you and your cat can be reunited if they ever get lost. But it only works if your contact info is current. Take a minute each year to log in to your microchip account and double-check that your phone number and email are up to date. It’s a small step that can make a big difference in getting your kitty home fast.

 

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Thank YOU for Your Support

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What to Expect at Clear the Shelters

What to Expect at Clear the Shelters

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, all adoption fees for adult cats and kittens will be just $5! Your furry family member could be waiting for you, and they’re only five dollars away.

What to Know About the Event

  • We suggest you fill out the Adoption Interest Survey in advance online. Make sure you add in the “additional comments” section that you’re coming to Clear the Shelters! If you don’t have a chance to fill out the Adoption Interest Survey before August 22nd, you’ll be able to fill it out onsite.
  • We anticipate a big turnout, so please be ready to wait a bit and prepare for the weather. We’ll be limiting the number of visitors inside the shelter at any given time. We’ll have:
    • Shaded tents outside to help you stay cool
    • Cold water 
  • When you arrive, you’ll be directed to our office space, not the shelter. Follow the signs and volunteer directions!
  • Once you’ve checked in and completed the Adoption Interest Survey, whether in advance or in person, you’ll be given a line number. You won’t be granted a number until you complete the Adoption Interest Survey, so filling it out in advance will save you time!
  • Adoptions are first-come, first-served, so the earlier you arrive, the more choices you’ll have.
  • We cannot hold cats. Our website may not update in real time, so some cats listed online may already be adopted by the time you arrive. If we clear the shelter before 6 p.m., we’ll post updates on our website and social media pages, so be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
  • Requirements to Adopt:
    • You must be 21 or older to adopt.
    • Bring your own secure carrier if you have one (top-loading preferred, no cardboard carriers, please). Any cat you adopt must leave with you after the adoption process is completed.

While adoption fees are only $5, we’ll have some supplies, toys, and goodies available for purchase, plus we gladly accept donations to support our lifesaving work. We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards.

Our goal is to send every single cat home with a loving family, and with your support, we can make it happen. Every adoption on August 22 helps us make space for the next cat in need.

The SAFE Haven team is here to help you meet your match and find your next best friend. Your patience and kindness are deeply appreciated as we work together to create happy new beginnings.

We can’t wait to see you and clear the shelter!

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The Cat Chronicle – July 2025

The Cat Chronicle – July 2025

17,000 Happy Tails & Counting
With the recent adoption of Gustavo, SAFE Haven passed a milestone: 17,000 adoptions in its 31 years! With an estimated 100,000 pet cats in Raleigh, 1 in every 6 cats came from SAFE over the past three decades.

To reach this point, it’s taken 34,000+ hours of expert care from our dedicated staff; 60,000+ hours of volunteer time, from cuddling to cleaning; and your support, whether you adopted, volunteered, donated, or cheered us on. Thank you for helping us reach this milestone!

Vax & Chip Clinic
Despite the heat, our amazing staff and volunteers helped a record-breaking 70 dogs and 144 cats get vaccines and microchips on June 28! Vaccination against rabies and distemper helps reduce these preventable, but fatal diseases, while microchips help increase the chance you’ll be reunited with your pet in case of an emergency. We appreciate everyone bringing out their furry friends and protecting them.

99% Save Rate!
We’re proud to have been recognized by Best Friends Animal Society for achieving no-kill status in 2024. While the award recognizes those who maintain a 90% save rate, SAFE Haven went above and beyond with a 99% save rate!

Thank you to the adopters, fosters, volunteers, donors, partners, and everyone who believes cats deserve a chance. Here’s to saving more lives together!

 

Save the Date

    • July 4, 2025: Closed for Independence Day

Thank YOU for Your Support

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Protect Your Pet – Vax & Chip on September 27

Vax & Chip on June 28!

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 vaccines are only $5 each, and microchips are $15. Supplies are limited. Vaccines and microchips will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must be in line by 12:30 pm for consideration if supplies are still available.

Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Saturday, June 28, 2025
9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
8411 Garvey Drive, Suite 133C


Why Vaccinate Against Rabies and Distemper?

Rabies and distemper are both highly contagious and highly fatal diseases, but they are easily preventable. Vaccination is key to making sure your pet is protected. Rabies is also required by North Carolina law for all dogs and cats over four months old. Keep your pets protected, and help stop the spread of these serious diseases.

Why Microchipping Matters
If your pet ever gets lost, a microchip can be their ticket home. Only a small percentage of lost pets make it back to their families— just 22% of dogs and 2% of cats. But with a microchip, that number jumps to nearly 75%! A microchip the size of a grain of rice is inserted just under your pet’s skin that can be scanned by shelters or vets to identify and contact you. It’s quick, easy, and one of the best ways to make sure your furry friend stays safe, just in case they ever wander off.

Know Before You Go

    • Pet Cats: Must be in carriers.
    • Feral Cats: Must come in a trap. We will only be offering 1-year rabies for ferals; no other services are available at this time.
    • Dogs must be on a leash.
    • Payment will be taken at the event. We accept cash and major credit cards.
    • You do not need to register in advance for this event.
    • You may need to stand in line outside of our facility to wait for your turn to be seen. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring water!

PRICES

    • Rabies Vaccination: $5*
    • FVRCP (Cats – Distemper) Vaccination: $5
    • DHPP (Dog – Distemper) Vaccination: $5
    • Microchip: $15

* The 3-year rabies vaccine is available for animals with a valid and current vaccination certificate. The certificate must be displayed at check-in. Otherwise, the one-year rabies vaccine will be administered. We must have the rabies certificate.. A rabies tag is not sufficient evidence of the pet’s vaccination status according to state law.
*The 3-year distemper vaccine is available for animals with a valid and current vaccination status. Please bring your pet’s veterinary records to the clinic and present them at check-in.