Name: SAFE Haven Pet Food Drive
Start: 2026-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-22T23:59:59-05:00
Location: SAFE Haven for Cats

The Cat Chronicle – September 2026

Sep 3, 2026 | The Cat Chronicle

What’s better than one Cat of the Month? Two!!

Say hello to Sweetie Pie and Taven, our September Cats of the Month! This dynamic duo is a bonded pair who make the perfect team.

Sweetie Pie is the confident, outgoing one of the pair. She’s incredibly friendly and absolutely loves making new friends. With her warm personality and welcoming nature, she’s a natural social butterfly who will greet your guests with enthusiasm and affection.

Taven is a bit more reserved, but don’t let that fool you. Taven genuinely loves people too! He just needs a little time to warm up and feel comfortable. The best part? Sweetie Pie helps him shine in social situations. With his best friend by his side, he blossoms and shows just how loving he can be.

Sweetie Pie and Taven have been waiting for the right family to see how special they are together. Could that be you? Meet them today at SAFE Haven for Cats!

Sweetie Pie

Taven

Give Smarter. Save More Cats.

Curious how your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) or Donor-Advised Fund could work even harder for cats? Join us for an informative session on tax-smart giving, where financial professionals will walk through how these strategies work and how thoughtful planning can create a lasting legacy for the cats and community we serve.

Whether you’re already giving this way or just exploring your options, you’ll leave with practical takeaways to bring back to your own financial advisor.

Sessions will be held in person and virtually.

In Person at SAFE Haven: Thursday, September 17 from 6:00-7:00 pm
Virtually through Zoom: Wednesday, September 23 from 12:00-1:00 pm

Make Your Generosity Go Further

Register Via Zoom

Mornings Made for Cat Lovers!

Our Shelter Cleaning Team is where we need the most help. Volunteers join us each morning from 9-11 am to scoop litter boxes, change linens and toys, fill water bowls, and sweep the floors, keeping the shelter clean and comfortable for every cat in our care.

Getting started is easy! To become a volunteer, you’ll complete a self-paced online orientation followed by an in-person tour. We offer multiple tours throughout the month, so you can find a time that works with your schedule.

Just come ready to work in closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts), and if time allows, you might even squeeze in some playtime with the cats you’re helping care for.

Sign up to help

Upcoming Events

September 17, 2026: Give Smarter. Save More Cats. (in person)
September 23, 2026: Give Smarter. Save More Cats. (virtual)

Thank YOU for Your Support

SAFE Haven Spirit Week

Aug 18, 2026 | Events - Adoption, News

Class is officially in session, and the subject is CATS! 🐈

All week long (August 25-30, 2026), adoption fees are $25 off. Dress for the day’s Spirit Week theme, and you’ll unlock double the discount: $50 off your cat’s adoption fee!

Your participation does not need to be elaborate. An easy accessory, a themed color or a homemade costume counts. Of course, if you want to arrive dressed like you are competing for the Spirit Week championship, we fully support that energy.

🐾 Wacky Tacky Tuesday: Mix patterns, clash colors and make some delightfully questionable fashion choices.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Wednesday: Grab an eye patch, bandana or pirate hat. Arrr you ready to adopt?

🏛️ Toga Thursday: A simple sheet can turn you into adoption royalty. Just make sure it is securely fastened!

📣 School Spirit Friday: Wear your favorite school colors, jersey, sweatshirt or team gear.

🐈 Caturday: Add cat ears, draw on whiskers or cover yourself in cat-themed clothing. If this is already your normal Saturday wardrobe, we respect that.

😴 Pajama Sunday: Roll out of bed and come as you are! Wear your coziest pajamas and meet a cat who would love to nap beside you.

No costume? No problem. Every cat is still $25 off throughout Spirit Week. Come show your spirit, meet the cats and find your new best friend at SAFE Haven!

Start by Meeting the Cats

Find your furry companion and show up with your best spirit for the maximum discount!

Start Here

All adoptions support our goal of adopting 100 cats in August!

Read more about our effort to find more forever homes in August below.

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The Scratching Post: August 2025

Aug 13, 2026 | News, The Scratching Post

NOTES FROM OUR OUTGOING & INCOMING BOARD CHAIRS:

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with deep gratitude for the compassion and generosity you’ve shown to SAFE Haven for Cats. Thanks to your support, this year we provided loving care and second chances to hundreds of cats and kittens, and performed thousands of affordable spay/neuter surgeries to help control overpopulation in our community. Your belief in our mission has allowed our team to turn your dollars into miracles for countless cats: aiding in the restoration of eyesight to previously blind Pine Nut; helping little Corazón regain the use of her back legs; turning a weak and listless Xena Warrior Princess into an absolute spitfire of a kitten.

We are proud of the progress we’ve made together, and confident in the continued leadership of our incoming Chair, Cathy, who shares our deep commitment to our mission to use no-kill principles and education to save cats’ lives through rescue, adoption, spay/neuter services and community programs. With your continued partnership, we’re ready to meet any challenges ahead with determination and heart. Together, we can build an even stronger safety net for vulnerable animals in our corner of the world.

We invite you to be part of the change in our community, whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word about SAFE Haven. Your continued investment of time, resources, and trust ensures that we can keep providing life-saving services and compassionate care. On behalf of the entire board, staff, and every whiskered friend you’ve helped, thank you for being part of our team.

Warmly,

Mary Ka Powers,
outgoing Board Chair

Cathy Easop,
incoming Board Chair

Click on the image above to read or download this issue of The Scratching Post.

The Cat Chronicle – August 2026

Aug 10, 2026 | The Cat Chronicle

POV: Your donation just brought me one step closer to my forever home - 1

August Cats of the Month: ALL of Them!

Choosing just one Cat of the Month this August? Impossible.

Every single cat at SAFE Haven is extraordinary, and our 100 cat adoption goal deserves to be celebrated. This August, which is Clear the Shelters Month, is the purrfect time to show them!

Some are ready to steal your heart immediately. Others need time to show you who they really are. All deserve to find a loving home and their happily-ever-after.

This August, we’re celebrating every cat in our shelter, and we have Spirit Week surprises coming!

If you’d like to learn more about Avocato or Jazz, visit our adoption page or stop by SAFE Haven for Cats.

Help us Clear the Shelter this Month!

Ready to find your new best friend? Our Clear the Shelters event is happening tomorrow, Friday, August 7, where all cat adoptions are just $10! With limited spots and first-come, first-served availability, arriving early gives you the best chance of finding your match. Whether you’re looking for a playful kitten or a calm companion, a cat is waiting to meet you.

Want to know what to expect? Visit our Know Before You Go page for all the details and tips.

Join Our Shelter Cleaning Team

Summer is here, and we have the perfect way to spend your time: helping cats at SAFE Haven for Cats! Our Shelter Cleaning Team is where we need the most help, and we’re looking for dedicated volunteers like YOU.

Volunteers arrive each morning from 9 am -11 am to keep our shelter clean, comfortable, and safe for the cats in our care.

What You’ll Do:

Scoop litter boxes
Change linens and toys
Fill water bowls
Sweep floors and maintain a healthy environment

Plus, if time permits, you can play and socialize with the cats, the best part of the job!

Learn More

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Upcoming: Sips for Snips Event!

Raise a glass for a great cause at the Salty Turtle Beer Company in Raleigh for a purr-fect afternoon of craft brews, community, and cat love.

Every beer sold on August 20 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM helps fund low-cost spay/neuter surgeries through the SAFE Care Clinic, preventing unwanted litters and keeping cats healthy across the Triangle.

Bring your family, friend, or even a co-worker for an eventful happy hour; all are welcome!

See You There

Upcoming Events

August 7, 2026: Clear the Shelters Event
August 20, 2026: Sips for Snips Event

Thank YOU for Your Support

We couldn’t save Cammie. But we could love her.

Aug 2, 2026 | News

We love sharing happy stories with you. But today, we have a heartbreaking story that reflects the extraordinary compassion and dedication of the SAFE Haven team. If sad stories about cats are difficult for you, we completely understand if you choose to skip this one.

Cammie should never have spent her final days fighting to survive.

On Wednesday, July 15, a Good Samaritan found her lying beside a road in north Raleigh and brought her to SAFE Haven just before 4:30 p.m. She was only about two years old, and devastatingly thin, weak, and cold.

Jumping Into Action

The workday was nearly over, but no one hesitated. Our SAFE Care Team immediately gathered around Cammie. They examined her, ran tests, and tried to understand what her fragile body needed. Most of her results offered hope. But her white blood cell count was dangerously high. And although a cat’s normal temperature is around 101 degrees, Cammie’s body would not warm above 95.

Cammie needed more help than we could provide at the clinic. We rushed her to Wake Veterinary Urgent Care, where the medical team stayed in close contact with our Medical Director around the clock. The SAFE Haven shelter team joined the effort, monitoring her condition and preparing for the long-term care we desperately hoped she would need.

For a little while, Cammie made progress. We had a foster home ready for her. We were already imagining the soft bed, nourishing meals, and gentle care that would help her grow strong again.

Then, on Friday night, her exhausted body could fight no longer. She became comatose, and we made the heartbreaking decision to let her pass peacefully.

We could not give Cammie the long life she deserved. But because she was brought to SAFE Haven, she did not die alone beside a road.

She spent her final days surrounded by warmth. She knew gentle hands, soft voices, and people who refused to give up on her. She was safe. She was cared for. She was loved.

And now, we are asking you to help us be ready for the next Cammie.

Another sick, injured, or starving cat will arrive at our door. We may not know when, but we know that when they do, there will be no time to wait.

Your donation will help provide emergency veterinary treatment, diagnostic testing, medication, nourishing food, and foster care when a cat’s life hangs in the balance.

For Cammie, and for every cat still waiting to be found, thank you.

Please make a gift today in Cammie’s memory.

We could not change how her story began, but together, we can help change how the next cat’s story ends.

Give In Cammie's Memory

Thank you SAFE Haven staff!

We’re deeply grateful to the incredible team members who stood by Cammie’s side and surrounded her with compassion and care:

Shelter Care team members: Alexis, Fox, Stiles, and Clinic team member Julie

Directors: Patti and Ashlyn

Our Medical Director: Dr. Kutner