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The Cat Chronicle – August 2023

The Cat Chronicle – August 2023

Aug 3, 2023 | The Cat Chronicle


Clear the Shelter With Us
We have so many cats to find homes for and we need your help to Clear the Shelter! On Friday, August 11, all kitties will go home for only $5. Adoptions will be on a first-come, first-served basis but there will be a lot of amazing cats waiting for you. Click here to get the info you need about this one-day-only special!

Can’t adopt right now? You can still support us with a donation! We’re trying to raise $3,000 by Sunday, August 20. That means 30 cats can be cared for while we find them their purr-fect home. Click here to make your donation now!

 

 


1300 and Still Counting!
SAFE Haven is adopting out cats at a record pace and Wayne Whiskers was number 1,300 of 2023! A special mature kitty, Wayne came to us from a colony in Knightdale. A SAFE Haven champion found him and knew we could help him. Thanks to medical care and love from our awesome foster Jacqui, Wayne – now known as Cheddar – found a wonderful home. Read his story and learn more about how you can become a SAFE Haven foster to help kitties like this one!

 

 

 


Shout Outs

Thank you to John Alan Barrie from Troop 141 in Rolesville, who completed his Eagle Scout project and helped the cats at SAFE Haven all at the same time! John and others from Troop 141 delivered 12 amazing cat trees that are super safe and sturdy for kitties who love to jump. We appreciate everyone who worked to make this project a success!

 

 

 

 

 

A BIG thank you to HireLevel for naming us their charity of the month! Not only did members of HireLevel get to come and present a check – they got to experience the adorableness of our cats firsthand.

 

 

 

 

 

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SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!

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What to Expect at Clear the Shelters

What to Expect at Clear the Shelters

Jul 20, 2023 | News

SAFE Haven is hosting a Clear the Shelters event on August 11 from 11 am to 5 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 a certain number of people in our shelter at a time. We have tents and chairs set up outside our shelter and are providing water throughout the day. We will also have free snacks and games for the kids.

  • When you arrive, we will have volunteers on hand to help you fill out an adoption interest survey, answer your questions and get you in the “queue” to visit the cats. You can complete an adoption interest survey in advance online.

  • We will be updating adoptions as they happen. You can meet the cats online but keep in mind that our website might not update immediately.

  • You must be 21 years or older to adopt.

  • Bring a plastic carrier if you have one; a top-loading carrier is best but not required. No cardboard carriers, please. We will have carriers for sale and short-term rental at the event.

  • The adoptions on Clear the Shelters day will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. But don’t worry – we have lots of wonderful cats available throughout the day.

  • We cannot hold any cats/kittens on Clear the Shelters day. All adoptees must leave the shelter that day at the time of adoption.

  • Although we are reducing our adoption fees for Clear the Shelters, we do have cat toys and supplies available for purchase. In addition, we welcome your donations. We take cash, checks, and all major credit cards.

  • If we CLEAR THE SHELTER before we are scheduled to close at 5 pm, we will use social media and our website to let everyone know!

  • The staff and volunteers at SAFE Haven for Cats are here to help you find your next wonderful family member. We want to give everyone the individual attention they need. Your patience and courtesy are much appreciated!

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The Cat Chronicle – July 2023

The Cat Chronicle – July 2023

Jul 6, 2023 | The Cat Chronicle


#KumquatStrong
Some cats uniquely capture our hearts. Kumquat has been one of those kitties! Our team had its work cut out for them to save his life, but this little one is on his way to a bright future. His resilience inspires us. Read his story.

 

 

 

 

What a Drive!

Thank you to everyone who donated food and supplies to help stock our Pet Food Pantry. Whether you visited our little pink tent or donated online, your donations totaled 680.88 lbs. of wet food, 1,440.62 lbs. of dry food, and a whopping 106 pounds of cat litter! On behalf of pets across our community – we thank you.

 

 

 


Who Gives a Hoot?
Thanks to the Greater Raleigh Area Women Who Give a Hoot for donating $3,000 to SAFE Haven this spring. This local giving circle “utilizes the power of collective giving to support local nonprofits and change lives.” We were grateful for the opportunity to present all our work to and connect with these generous women.

 

 

 


Feeling Fit & Feline
Did you know a cat should have at least 30 minutes of play per day? We have some great tips for how to keep your cat active and prevent boredom:

    • Cat toys let kitties get in touch with their inner hunter. Pick from fun options like simple feather dancers or fancy toys that make noise.
    • Scratching posts can make sure those claws are sharp without using your furniture to let cats climb and play safely in your sight.
    • Cat grass, a safe and non-toxic plant, occupies cats while aiding digestion.

Read the full post for more ideas.

 


Work with Us!
Want to join SAFE Haven’s a-meow-zing staff? We have a great opportunity!

The Development Assistant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of data input in the donor management software. They will be responsible for sending thank you notes, following up with phone inquiries about donations, and giving tours of SAFE Haven and SAFE Care Clinic to visitors. Learn more about this part-time position.

If you’re interested, please email patti@safehavenforcats.org.

 

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From Foster Kitty to Forever Family Member

From Foster Kitty to Forever Family Member

Jul 5, 2023 | News

Teefs came to SAFE Haven from Franklin County Animal Shelter; he had been in a household with dozens of dogs and several cats – it was dangerous and unhealthy. This 10-year-old tabby deserved a safe, warm, loving place to rest. SAFE Haven provided needed medical care including extensive dental work; he had to have many teeth extracted, but that didn’t stop this sweet man from loving his dinner!

Unfortunately, dental problems were not the only medical woes; Teefs also had old trauma to his right back leg that required amputation. When foster Jennifer agreed to take Teefs home after the surgery to recuperate, she and her family fell in love! She wrote to us:

I picked Mr. Teefs up on a Friday afternoon, right after his amputation surgery. Once we got home, I opened the crate and he wobbled right out. You could tell he was irritated by his recent experience, but he still found the strength to approach my husband and me for a gentle head pet! I asked my husband right then if this was going to be our 5th cat and he agreed! In the next few days, his personality really started to show. He is happiest when he is touching you or giving you head bumps! He never stops purring! We are so in love with Mr. Teefs and didn’t hesitate to start the adoption process. I’m so happy we will be able to spoil him rotten for the years to come!

After a week as a foster kitty in a wonderful home, Teefs is officially part of the family!  With his adoption, he can start a great new life and put those old, horrible memories behind him. Thank you to Jenn and her family for being Teefs’ champions!

Interesting in becoming a foster? Learn more.

Adoption Number 1,300 – Wayne Whiskers!

Adoption Number 1,300 – Wayne Whiskers!

Jun 29, 2023 | Happy Tails, News

SAFE Haven has never adopted so many cats in a year, and Wayne Whiskers, a very special kitty, deserves this honor of being the 1300th of 2023. Adopter Keri is the purr-fect person to give him a forever home!

Wayne came to SAFE Haven in January from Knightdale; he’s about 10 years, 5 months old and was a colony cat – which means he was one of a group of cats living together outside. One of our great champions brought him to us because she knew we could help him. Wayne’s blood sugar was very high, so we started him on insulin injections. Awesome foster Jacqui and her family members took him to help give him the care he needed, providing a lot of love. Since Wayne was part of our Adopt from Foster program, where kitties can remain in foster homes and never have to come to the shelter, he got to know what it means to be in a lovely home.

Today, Wayne is happy, healthy and loving his new home. He’s now named Cheddar and we look forward to hearing great stories from his family for many years to come! He is definitely the Big Cheese of kitties here at SAFE Haven!