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SAFE Haven Gets Physical!

SAFE Haven Gets Physical!

Feb 22, 2021 | Happy Tails, News

At SAFE Haven for Cats, we see all cats as beautiful. Sometimes an extra-handsome kitty comes along that needs a little help getting fit. One such cat: Colonel.

Adopted from SAFE Haven in September 2016, Colonel developed some litter box issues and, sadly, his adopter could no longer keep him in his apartment. He re-entered our shelter in August 2018 weighing 26 pounds. We quickly developed a weight loss program just for him!

Our shelter director, Patti, quickly made him her office assistant. He was put on a strict, wet-food-only diet. Volunteers and staff were happy to give him lots of attention and play time to help him move a little more. Weekly weigh-ins quickly showed us that his special program was working!

Little by little, every week his weight went down. To celebrate his weight loss wins, he was allowed to take victory walks around the shelter’s adoption area. He was happy to make sure that the other cats took notice of his freedom. He even helped us pick a winner for our Hamilton tickets giveaway and promoted our Stars and Stripes clinic promotion!

When Colonel reached 20 pounds, we knew it was time to let him find his fur-ever home! In late-January 2019, Colonel found his family. A recent update from his adopter tells us that Bubba (his new name) “is doing great! He has completely taken over the house and has all three of our dogs in check.”

We love getting updates from our adopters, especially when they include details like these!

Meet the cats like Colonel looking for their special home. 

Our volunteers make a difference!

Our volunteers make a difference!

Feb 5, 2021 | News

Our volunteers make a huge difference for the cats in our care and it’s so nice to see their work recognized. Thanks to your votes, we won Best volunteer Organization in the WRAL Voter’s Choice Awards! 

SAFE Haven volunteers help keep our rescued cats happy, clean and healthy, helping in the shelter with tasks like cleaning litter boxes, event volunteering, adoption counseling and more! All in all, volunteers gave more than 14,000 hours of time last year! 

Volunteer coordinator Ginger Rice credits the volunteers for making 2020 a good year despite the pandemic.”SAFE Haven could not do what we do without the time and support that our volunteers give to us every single day! The past year has been especially challenging, but we continue to fulfill our mission because of this dedicated group of cat lovers!’

To everyone who voted: we appreciate you and so do the cats! 

Curious about volunteering? Visit our information page. 

The Cat Chronicle – February 2021

The Cat Chronicle – February 2021

Feb 4, 2021 | The Cat Chronicle

Send a Furry Hug

Need a thoughtful gift for your favorite cat lover? Donate in their honor, and we’ll send them a cute card for Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect way to support homeless cats at SAFE Haven for Cats directly. Your donation amount will not be disclosed to the card recipient. Send your gift before February 7 to ensure timely delivery.

Will You Accept this Paw?

How do you find the furry love of your life? Meet the cats who are prepared and waiting for their fur-ever home. Find a match? Start the process by completing our adoption interest survey. We’d love to make a match for all of the kitties we care for this month!

Beware of These Plants!

Show your cat how much you love them by keeping them safe during this romantic holiday. Here’s a list of plants to avoid!

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SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!

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The Cat Chronicle – January 2021

The Cat Chronicle – January 2021

Jan 7, 2021 | The Cat Chronicle

You’re A-MEOW-zing! 

Last year was a challenge and we needed your support more than ever. But when we asked, you answered! With our end of year match, you helped raise $170,000, all to help our cats as we help them find their fur-ever home. Speaking of homes, 597 cats got their happy-ever-after since July 1!

You didn’t stop there. During our holiday Pet Food Pantry Drive, you donated: 

  • 1,462.7 lbs of cat food
  • 2,039.8 lbs of dog food
  • 2,797 cans of cat food
  • 110 cans of dog food
  • 4 jugs of cat litter

Thank you for all of your support in making life better for so many!

Your Legacy as a Cat Lover

By adding SAFE Haven for Cats in your will or joining our other estate planning programs, you can ensure that your compassion for our feline friends lives on after you’re gone. To make sure your cat is taken care of after you’re gone, learn more about our Serenity Surviving Cat Program. Interested in estate planning? Click here to learn more.

Did You Know?

3.2 million cats enter animal shelters nationwide every year. But there’s hope – adoption saves 1.6 million lives a year! That’s why we work so hard to save as many cats as we can. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more fast facts about cats you can share!

Microchips Save Lives!

90,000 cats that enter US shelters as strays are returned to their owners because of microchips. It’s so important to make sure your pets have a microchip with updated contact information. To make sure your info is up to date, schedule a yearly reminder to check your info!

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SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!

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Purr-fect Last Minute Gift Ideas

Purr-fect Last Minute Gift Ideas

Dec 17, 2020 | News

Still on the hunt for the purr-fect gift? Let us help you! 

Donate in Honor or Memory of a Loved One
Most people say they would rather have a charitable donation made in their honor than receive a gift that they wouldn’t use. So why not help save the lives of cats and kittens with a donation? When you donate to SAFE Haven in honor of a friend or family member, they’ll receive a personalized card informing them of your thoughtful gift.

Also, every donation made through the end of the year is now MATCHED! That means your gift will go even further!

It’s so easy! Just add your friend or family member’s contact information to the donation note along with your donation. Donate now!

Sponsor a Kitty
You can make a big difference in one of our kitties’ lives by sponsoring them until their fur-ever home is ready for them. Your donation covers food, care and medical costs during his or her time at SAFE Haven.

In return for your generosity, your name will be listed on your sponsored cat’s enclosure. You’ll also receive a photo and get a notification when your cat has found its family.

Click here to sponsor a cat yourself or sponsor in the name of your loved one.