Wait…Dogs?

In case you missed the news, SAFE Care Spay & Neuter Clinic + SAFE Haven went to the dogs on August 14 with the arrival of 49 rescued beagles. These sweet pups were rescued from a facility in Virginia that bred dogs to sell to laboratories for animal experimentation. SAFE Care worked with the Triangle Beagle Rescue of North Carolina to help get all 49 beagles spayed or neutered, vaccinated and cared for in one day!

You can help support the clinic’s year-round efforts to provide low-cost spay and neuter services, reducing the number of homeless animals to eliminate euthanasia in the Triangle. Click here to donate.

So Many Ways to Give

Our lifesaving work at SAFE Haven is made possible by the time and dedication of our staff and team of volunteers but there’s another component that’s vital: your financial support. Your donations help us provide the care needed for all of the cats (and occasional dogs!) we save.

Here are just a few of the ways you can help with a donation:

• Become a Paw Pal: A little each month can go a long way. Our Paw Pals understand that, using monthly automatic giving to support us year-round. Find out how you can be a Paw Pal.
• Make a Match – With Your Employer: Your company may have a matching program that will increase the amount of donations made to SAFE Haven. Check with your company’s HR department to see if they do.
• State Employees Combined Campaign: If you’re a state employee, please donate through the campaign running from September 1-December 31. Our designation code is 2566 and you can visit their website for more information on participating.
• Sponsor a Cat: Ready to love one of our cats but unable to adopt? You can make a big difference in a kitty’s life with a one-time $25 donation or by sponsoring them monthly until a fur-ever home is found. Learn more about being a sponsor.
• Help Our Pantry: The Pet Food Pantry helps provide food for pets when times might be tough. This temporary pet food assistance can mean that a pet stays in their loving home and out of the shelter. Here’s what we’re looking for and how you can help keep the Pantry stocked!

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Your Generosity – Fur Cat’s Sake

Our first Fur Cat’s Sake online auction was a big success, and it’s all because of YOU! We raised $10,989.46 to help our cats between auction proceeds, donations and the credit card fees you generously covered. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you. You’re why the SAFE Haven community is the best! If you have questions about picking up your items, please email brittanyr@safehavenforcats.org.

Give Your Time to the Cats

Our volunteers are a big part of why we can do all that we do. It takes around 125 volunteers in 22 shifts each week to keep the cats clean and happy! So whether you’re looking for a short-term or a long-term opportunity to make a difference, we have a role for you.

We have many adult and youth volunteer positions that make it possible for us to devote more money to the care of the animals. Here are just a few of the volunteer opportunities we have:

• • Hands-On Opportunities: Members of our Shelter Cleaning Team, Litter Box Team and Clinic Volunteers help keep the shelter and clinic clean. Volunteers in our Pet Food Pantry help us maintain this vital service for the community and distribute it to those in need. And if you’re patient and want to help, our Feline Enrichment volunteers help our cats get ready for adoption and increase their emotional comfort through socialization.
  • Matchmaking Opportunities: Adoption counselors help match potential adopters with the cat or cats that would make for a happily ever after.
  • Out & About Opportunities: If you love being behind the wheel, our Tabby Cabby volunteers help transport cats to SAFE Haven from local shelters or even deliver Pet Food Pantry supplies to our fellow community members. Extroverts are welcome to apply for the Event Team that helps to represent SAFE Haven at local events.
  • Crafty Opportunities: Our team of Mouse Makers make the adorable catnip mice that get delivered to local clinics and batted around in our shelter!
  • At-Home Opportunities: If you’re looking for an at-home commitment, fostering may be for you. Whether it’s opening your home to kittens until they’re old enough for life in the shelter or just giving adult kitties a break, fostering makes a difference!
  • Board Opportunities: Our Board members help steer the direction of our program. If you’re business minded, this may be a great way to contribute! Email pam@safehavenforcats.org for more information about board service.

Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a way for you to help SAFE Haven as a volunteer. We hope you’ll join the team! If you have questions, please email volunteer@safehavenforcats.org.

Special Activities for our Youngest Volunteers

SAFE Haven offers a special reading program called Whiskers & Words for children ages 6 to 10. Reading to animals has been proven to increase a child’s reading ability by providing them with a cuddly companion who will sit with them. We have books for multiple reading levels available or you can bring your own books; the kitties enjoy them all! Whiskers & Words is offered by appointment only on Monday afternoons. A parent or guardian must be present. Consider signing up your little readers during track-out or holiday breaks! Email patti@safehavenforcats.org for more information.

Work With Us

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to work with the 125 very dedicated volunteers we have at SAFE Haven every week. We are looking for an outgoing person with professional nonprofit experience to join our team. Hours are 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday. Please email patti@safehavenforcats.org with your resume and cover letter.

Part-time paid Cat Caretakers give our kitties the attention they need to thrive! From feeding those under our care to helping with medical treatments and overall care, our caretakers are a big part of our team and must be available on weekends. If you think this might be the role for you, email patti@safehavenforcats.org for all of the details.

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Fur Cat’s Sake Online Auction

Come one, come all to a unique shopping experience. Place your online bids on beautiful collectibles, wonderful gift baskets, and must-have items! The best part? Every dollar spent in the FUR Cat’s Sake Online Auction will go to caring for homeless cats waiting for their forever home! Place your bids starting at 10:00 am on Monday, July 11. Final bids must be placed by 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 21. Click here to peek at the items available.

Closed July 7-8

SAFE Haven for Cats will be closed so our amazing staff can connect with and learn from our fellow animal rescuers at the Best Friends Animal Society Conference. While we’re learning, you can look at the Cats 101 section of our website to expand your knowledge about kitties!

Best of the Triangle

Because of you, we were named the Best Nonprofit in Wake County as part of IndyWeek’s 2022 Best of the Triangle! From IndyWeek: “Here at the INDY, we love our cats (and dogs, too, of course). So, it warms our hearts that readers chose this Raleigh institution as the best nonprofit in Wake County.” It warms our hearts too so thank you to everyone who cast their vote and encouraged others to choose us!

Fireworks Done Right

While July 4th has passed, fireworks can often ring out throughout the summer months. While they often are exciting for humans, they can be terrifying for your furry friend! Here are a few tips to help make this activity safe for your pet.

Stay Cool for the Summer

Summer is always hot, but your kitties don’t have to be! Follow SAFE Haven on Facebook and follow SAFE Care Clinic on Facebook for tips that can help your cat be as cool as they can be.

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A-Meow-zing Generosity!

Thank you to everyone who dropped off or sent donations during our Kitten Shower last month! You donated 174 pounds of wet food, 256 pounds of dry food, 240 pounds of litter and so much more. That means we can continue helping these sweet little ones when they need us. The kittens thank you!

How You Can Keep Helping

Through Sunday, June 5, please donate cat food and litter to help local families in need by donating at the Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive. This spring pet supply drive is all about the cats!

These are the preferred brands by local families, but any brand of dry or wet cat food and litter you wish to donate is wonderful.

• • Dry cat food – any flavor Purina Friskies and Purina Cat Chow
  • Wet food – Friskies shreds or bits
  • Litter

You are welcome to drop off donations at the shelter (look for the pink tent!) or ship them directly to us through Amazon or your favorite online pet store!

Pop-Up at Purr Cup

Our friends over at Purr Cup Cafe will have a pop-up market on their patio on Saturday, June 11!. Don’t miss our own Gina Jennings giving TNVR demos throughout the day! There will be vegan food trucks, local artisans, and vendors. See you there!

Adopt a Shelter Cat

This month is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and what better time is there to meet your fur-ever friend?! Here are just a few ways to find your match:

• Click here to meet the cats who are ready to find a home.
• Reserve some time at the Purr Cup Café to meet kitties and get a boost of caffeine.
• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for profiles of adorable cats!

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