Feb 9, 2022 | News
SAFE Haven for Cats has been invited to participate in the 2022 PUPPY BOWL!
Mark your calendars to watch the PUPPY BOWL XVIII on Sunday, February 13 at 2 PM ET on Animal Planet and streaming on discovery+. This spectacular 3-hour event will be shown live on cable TV and you can watch it all week long on the discovery+ app.
PUPPY BOWL celebrates adoptable pups in all their cuteness. It showcases the incredible shelters and rescues, as well as their staffers, who dedicate their lives to helping animals find their fur-ever loving homes.
Put your paws together midway through the game for the KITTY HALF-TIME SHOW as adoptable kittens dance their way through a purr-fect beach party. At this ocean-side getaway, experience the beach-tastic party with these felines having some fun in the sun and learning about their heartwarming adoption stories.
SAFE Haven’s own very adorable and adoptable Sunny will be featured in an “Adoptables” segment during the broadcast. Photos and videos of her will air during the show to millions of viewers across the country. SAFE Haven staff and Sunny are NOT physically traveling to the PUPPY BOWL. Still, they will be featured in video and photo segments during the broadcast!
SUNNY IS A SUPERSTAR
Can you believe this beautiful kitty was born to a stray cat under a home near the basement? Sunny is one of four kittens born to an abandoned crème and white mamma cat named Tellie. Thanks to compassionate and selfless community members who scooped them up and brought them to SAFE Haven for Cats, they have been lovingly taken care of, and Sunny is now ready for her real home.
Sunny is 16 weeks old, has had complete medical care, including spaying, and is one of the most beautiful kittens we have ever seen. She is a Flame Point Siamese mix, and when you hold her like a baby and sing Lion King songs to her, she purrs and falls asleep in your arms. When awake, she scoots around playing with footballs, shiny objects, and circular ball tracker toys. She then pauses for rest, relaxation, and more petting.
After winning at the PUPPY BOWL, Sunny will be going to a new forever home with a loving, adoptable home.
HOW TO ADOPT SUNNY
Sunny will be adopted through the SAFE Haven for Cats ONLINE adoption process. You can apply online to adopt Sunny on Sunday, February 13, during the live PUPPY BOWL broadcast at 2 PM EST.
Important information about the adoption process:
- You must apply to adopt Sunny through our ONLINE interest survey. Do NOT come to the shelter to visit Sunny, adopt Sunny or complete a paper adoption form.
- You can apply ONLINE to adopt Sunny once the live broadcast begins at 2 PM EST on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
- Sunny will be adopted first come, first serve to the best adoption candidate per the SAFE Haven for Cats adoption process. This is the same process for all our adoptions.
- Potential adopters will be contacted by SAFE Haven staff on Monday, February 14, to complete the adoption process in Raleigh, NC. Please do not come to the shelter until you are contacted as a potential adoption candidate for Sunny.
- Please don’t contact the adoption center to check on your adoption status. Our staff will contact you.
- Sunny will need to be picked up in person at our adoption center in Raleigh, NC.
THERE IS A FULL TEAM WAITING TO SCORE
While Sunny is a star of the PUPPY BOWL, there are hundreds of cats who need homes in our community every day. Please make plans to meet our adoptable cats at our shelter in Raleigh, NC, or online. It’s easy to start the adoption process to find a perfect kitty for you!
Even if your home is full of all-star cats, you can still make it a special day for cats—sponsor one of our adoptable kitties for just $25. Sponsor a cat now.
Photos courtesy of MK Photography Studio.
Feb 3, 2022 | The Cat Chronicle
Betty White Would Be Proud
On January 17, what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, we asked you to support our cats and kittens during the #BettyWhiteChallenge. And boy, did you! We surpassed our goals by over $10,000! Thank you to everyone who donated and for sharing why helping SAFE Haven kitties means so much to you.
How Can You Be a Part of the TCB?
Looking to be more involved with the 2022 Tuxedo Cat Ball? Here are two ways to do more:
- Sponsors help make the ball possible and save lives. This is a great investment opportunity for your business. DYK Sponsors will get online recognition and anywhere from one reserved seat to multiple reserved tables? Learn why you should pick out your sponsorship level now.
- Your donated auction items mean we can offer even more lifesaving services to our community. If you have a fun, luxurious new item, consider donating it to our live auction, which is always a highlight of our evening! Click here to learn what we’re looking for and fill out the form to donate an item.
Don’t forget – the early bird ticket deadline is March 11 so get your tickets now and save!
Do You Know About TNVR?
Want to learn the basics of TNVR? Have questions about the differences between stray and feral cats? Learn about all of it at our free webinar on February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to save your seat because there’s only virtual space for 25 participants!
Your Vote Counted
When we were told we were finalists for two categories on the 2021 WRAL Voter’s Choice Awards, we didn’t expect to win BOTH! Thanks to your vote and support, we were named Best Volunteer Organization AND Best nonprofit Organization. Thank you to everyone who voted and most of all, thank you to everyone in the SAFE Haven community that helps us save cats and kittens every day. We couldn’t do it without you!
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SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!
Jan 26, 2022 | News
Celebrate with us!
The Shared Purpose
The Goodness
The Impact
The Lifesaving
The Power of our SAFE Haven community!
It’s wonderful to be able to get back together to celebrate our 51,000 lives saved. Because of you, our supporters, adopters, and volunteers, we have just adopted our 12,600th cat and completed our 39,200th surgery in the SAFE Care Clinic.
The Tuxedo Cat Ball is the place for you to be among like-minded friends who love cats! We guarantee you’ll have a smile on your face all evening as you dine on excellent food, enjoy delicious wine, and bid on an incredible selection of silent and live auction items.
JOIN US
17th Annual Tuxedo Cat Ball
Friday, April 22, 2022
7:00 – 11:30 PM
North Ridge Country Club, 6612 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, 27616
BUY NOW and SAVE!!!
Early Bird ticket pricing – $80 – is available through March 11! After that, the ticket price increases by 20%! Each ticket includes dinner, dessert, dancing, two drinks per person, entertainment and valet parking. Click here to buy tickets now!
Bring All of Your Friends!
- Reserve a Half Table for 4 for only $800 — Includes reserved seating for the entire evening.
- Reserve a Whole Table for 8 for only $1,600 — Includes reserved seating for the entire evening.
Reserve your table now!
Interested in sponsoring the Tuxedo Cat Ball?
We’re looking for sponsors! Choose the sponsor level that’s right for you and your business. Everyone wins when you become a sponsor, especially the cats!
Interested in donating an auction item?
Your fun, luxurious and new items provide an incredible and unique array of choices for our auction. Whether you want to promote your business or just get rid of an unused gift card, we can help you while you help the cats!
Questions? Contact Pam at pam@safehavenforcats.org or 919-582-7834.
Jan 19, 2022 | News
Volunteer Information Session: Make A Difference In Our Kitties’ Lives!
Sunday, January 23, 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Virtual
Click here to RSVP.
Do you love cats and want to help your community? Then we’d love to have you join our volunteer team! We are seeking volunteers who want to be part of a fun community of cat lovers that want to make a difference. Volunteers are needed for shelter cleaning, adoption counseling, feline enrichment, clinic support, and special events. There’s something for everyone!
Find out more by attending our virtual Volunteer Information Session.
Webinar: Our Community, Our Cats – TNVR Basics
Monday, February 21, 6:00 – 7:30 pm – Virtual
Click here to RSVP.
During this 90-minute Zoom presentation, we will be covering the differences between stray and feral cats, the basics of TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return), how to be a colony caretaker, and tips on trapping evasive ferals. There will also be time for Q & A. Limited to 25 attendees so reserve your free seat now!
