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The Cat Chronicle – October 2024

The Cat Chronicle – October 2024

Oct 3, 2024 | The Cat Chronicle

Hurricane Helene Relief
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.

    • Be an emergency foster with Forsyth Humane Society.
    • Donate supplies to the Johnston County Supply Drive.
    • Drop off supplies at Raleigh United Mutual Aid collection spots.

Visit our blog post for additional information about each of the opportunities.

Meow-a-Ween
Join us for a spookily fun time at our Meow-A-Ween on October 28 from 4 –6 pm. Bring your kids (under 12) to get treats from stations around SAFE Haven, color with the kitties, take a tour of the shelter and get to meet our cats, and show off your a-MEOW-zing costumes during the costume parade. You can also bring special treats for the cats! Learn more and RSVP.

Bring (Plushie) Lenni Home
You can bring home your very own Lenni! Emily Foster of Alpacasews created this adorable plushie of our favorite senior Bengal. The best part – a portion of the proceeds from the entire Shelter Cats line will support SAFE Haven’s work! Pre-orders are open now so place yours now.

A-MEOW-zing Volunteers
This month, we’re celebrating our SAFE Haven volunteers! From cleaning out cat cages to representing SAFE Haven at events to fostering, volunteers make a huge difference for our mission. Last year, 850 volunteers lent their paws and hearts for an amazing 161,957 hours! You can join them! We’re always looking for fresh faces to join our volunteer team. Here are just a few ways you can help make a difference for the cats.

Black Cat Month
October is Black Cat Awareness Month. They often see lower adoption rates than other cats so now’s the time to share the facts, not fictions. Here are three facts you can share:

    • Black cats may have better disease resistance.
    • While superstitions make some people believe that black cats are unlucky, did you know that some cultures believe black cats to be a sign of luck.
    • Because of the melanin black cats produce, it’s common for black cats to have yellow or gold eyes.

Come See Us at HollyFest!
SAFE Haven will be at HollyFest on Saturday, October 26. This family-friendly event celebrates Holly Springs and all the people, places, and services that the community has to offer. Danyea will be there from 10 am – 4 pm sharing SAFE Haven’s work. Stop by and say hello!

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3 Ways to Help Hurricane Helene Relief

3 Ways to Help Hurricane Helene Relief

Oct 1, 2024 | News

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.

Meow-a-Ween!

Meow-a-Ween!

Oct 1, 2024 | News

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 around SAFE Haven
    • Color with the kitties
    • Take a tour of the shelter and get to meet our cats
    • Show off your a-MEOW-zing costumes during the costume parade

And kids aren’t the only ones who get treats! Bring items from our wishlist to put in the kitties trick-or-treat bags.

    • Fancy Feast (especially poultry and fish flavors)
    • Any type of Friskies canned food
    • Toys with catnip
    • Balls and any type of toy to chase
    • Feather toys

Ready for a spook-CAT-ularly fun afternoon? Come down to SAFE Haven for a great time!

The Cat Chronicle – September 2024

The Cat Chronicle – September 2024

Sep 4, 2024 | The Cat Chronicle

The Purr-fect Sound
Great adoptions are music to our ears! Clear the Shelters is back for an encore tomorrow – Friday, September 6. Adopt a cat or kitten for $5 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., at our special Clear the Shelters Crescendo Event and leave with a forever friend. Here’s what you need to know about the event. Don’t forget to bring your cat carrier

Vaccination & Microchip Clinic
You can keep your pet healthy and safe by vaccinating and microchipping them. Bring your cat or dog to our Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on Saturday, October 19, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. to take care of one or both. Rabies and distemper vaccines are only $5 each and microchips are $15. Learn more about the event and make your appointment. Want to help us spread the word? Here’s a flyer to print out and post.

Voter’s Choice
WRAL’s Voter’s Choice nominations open on September 9, and we’d be honored if you took a moment to nominate SAFE Haven for Cats! Last year, we won Best Volunteer Organization and were happy to accept the honor on behalf of the hundreds of people who make our work possible through their time and effort. Let’s keep the celebration going with another win!

Just for State Employees
Here’s an easy way to help our kitties every month if you’re a state employee: the State Employees Combined Campaign. All you have to do is pick code #2566 to help the kitties! Click here to set up your donations.

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October Vaccination & Microchip Clinic

October Vaccination & Microchip Clinic

Sep 3, 2024 | News

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. at SAFE Haven for Cats! Rabies and distemper vaccines are only $5 each and microchips are $15.

Why Vaccinate Against Rabies & Distemper?
Rabies is an easily preventable disease caused by a virus often found in mammals (most commonly raccoons, foxes, and bats). It’s transmitted mainly through saliva via bites or scratches of an infected animal; without immediate treatment after exposure, rabies is nearly always fatal. Distemper is a highly contagious and incurable disease that is spread from animal to animal. Getting your pets vaccinated against these two diseases will keep them healthy and disease-free. Additionally, rabies vaccines are required by law in the state of North Carolina; all owned dogs and cats must be vaccinated by four months of age, and the vaccination must be kept current.

Why Are Microchips So Important
Since you’re considering having your pet vaccinated, why not also think about getting them microchipped? Only about 22% of lost dogs and 2% of lost cats are reunited with their owners, but microchipping increases the chances of reuniting lost pets with their humans to almost 75%! During this simple and quick procedure, a small chip is inserted below the surface of your pet’s skin that allows them to be scanned by animal control and veterinarians if they get lost. Microchips are an important part of pet care because you never know when your pet might decide to go off on an adventure!

Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Cats and Dogs: 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
SAFE Care Clinic | 8411 Garvey Drive | Suite 133B

Registration is required for this event. Each animal must be registered separately. The vaccination registration is only good for October 19, 2024, during the event.

Friendly Cats must be in carriers. Feral cats must come in a trap. Dogs must be on a leash.

Payment will be taken at the event. We accept cash and major credit cards.

PRICE

  • 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 certificate; the tag is not sufficient proof.

Feral Cats – Cats must be in a trap. We will only be offering 1-year rabies for ferals, no other services are available at this time.

Visit the SAFE Care Clinic to learn about all the benefits of vaccination and microchipping for your pets.