The Tuxedo Cat Ball Auction for 2022 is open! From gorgeous paintings to exciting experiences, from treats for your cat to treats for yourself, there’s something for everyone to bid on. Click here to take a look at all of the items up for auction and start your bidding. All proceeds will help our kitties!
Place Your Bids Starting Tomorrow!
April 8 is the first day to place your bid on one of the amazing items we have available at Tuxedo Cat Ball. From beautiful paintings from local artists to sports memorabilia to fine jewelry, there’s an item to catch everyone’s eye. So take a look at the available items and start picking out your favorites!
Help Cats + Win Big
While you’re getting your tickets to join us for Tuxedo Cat Ball, don’t forget to grab raffle tickets. You might win $1,000! You must be present to win.
Easter Plants Mean Poison
Lilies are a beautiful part of the Easter holiday but for your cat, they mean danger. All it takes is one drink of water from a vase of cut lilies for your furry friend to suffer. Learn more about these beautiful but deadly plants.
Other plants to look out for include azaleas, baby’s breath, and daffodils. Here’s a helpful list of plants to look out for so your kitty can stay safe and healthy.
Save the Date
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!
Message from Pam Miller, Founder & President:
Dear SAFE Haven family,
I always enjoy writing our Spring Newsletter because it gives me the opportunity to report back to you—our most cherished supporters —on our lifesaving progress for the first seven months of our fiscal year from July 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022. AND after a two year absence, I am able to talk about our fantastic, upcoming 17th Annual Tuxedo Cat Ball!
The Great News is:
But these facts are for your head. And although they are important and demonstrate our impact, the reason we all work with, volunteer for, support, and adopt from SAFE Haven is because of our hearts. Because of the love we have for animals and our desire to see them safe, well fed, warm, and loved. That is what SAFE Haven is really about—love. Thank you for expressing that love in everything you do for the kitties.
With much gratitude for you,
Pamela Miller
Founder & President
Click on the image above to read or download this issue of The Scratching Post.
Spay-ghetti & No Balls is Back
There are only 2 days left to help us snip pet overpopulation! During our Spay-ghetti & No Balls fundraiser, donate $10+ and you’ll get two super-secret SAFE Haven recipes so you can enjoy our pasta dinner at home. All you have to do is add “Spay-ghetti” in the Additional Comments box on the donation form by March 5. Donate now and start cooking!
Early Birds Help the Cats
The Early Bird deadline for Tuxedo Cat Ball tickets is fast approaching. After March 11, ticket prices increase by $20. Act now to get your night of fun, food and helping cats at a discounted rate. We can wait to see you on April 22! Get all the info on the ball here.
Our Cats Scored a Touchdown!
Did you catch Sunny on last month’s PUPPY BOWL? This sweet angel found her fur-ever home as did so many other kitties. Thank you to everyone who sponsored a cat like Sunny, ensuring they get the care and coaching needed to find their families!
The Difference We’re Making
Because of your support and the dedication of our staff and volunteers, we’ve been able to do so much in the last 8 months!
And there’s so much more to do. Follow us on Facebook to get the latest information on how you can help!
Save the Date
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!
Let’s snip pet overpopulation!
Can you join us for a plate of spaghetti to help make a big difference in reducing the number of homeless animals in need? We’re holding the Spay-ghetti & No Balls dinner virtually again this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make a big difference because there are still so many animals that need our help.
How to Participate from Home
Between February 28 – March 5, donate at least $10 to the Spay-ghetti and No Balls fundraiser to save lives! With your donation, you’ll receive an email with two FREE super-secret SAFE Haven recipes so you can enjoy our pasta dinner at home. All you have to do is add “Spay-ghetti” in the Additional Comments box on the donation form. Your recipes will arrive in your email inbox!
Donate at least $10 and add “Spay-ghetti” to the “Additional Comments” box on the donation form. Look for an email from SAFE Haven with your recipes!
You can be part of the solution. SAFE Haven for Cats fixes over 5,000 pets a year, and we need your help ensuring that we NEVER turn away a pet in need. Donate in March and help fund free and low-cost spays and neuters. We can snip this problem in the bud, but we need your help.
Why is fixing cats important?
We’re raising funds and awareness to help end pet overpopulation through spaying and neutering, which save lives. We all know there is no shortage of cats needing loving homes. There are never enough homes, shelters or fosters to care for all the animals in our community. There are over 100,000 cats and dogs living without a home in the Triangle on any given night. It’s overwhelming to think about it on a national or a global scale.
But fixing animals in our community makes a major impact. Every spayed female can reduce the population significantly in her lifetime. Imagine the impact of snipping those rangy Tomcats, oh my! Feral pets are often put down in area shelters because they are seen as being burdensome on the community. Stopping unwanted litters is the key to solving this problem.
Not only does fixing pets help end unplanned litters, but it also has amazing impacts on their health and your happiness. Learn more about all the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet.
Don’t forget to add that you’re donating for Spay-ghetti in the additional comments box. Now let’s get snipping!
