Summer in North Carolina is hot, but we have a few tips to help your kitty stay cool.

• • Keep your cat’s water fresh. You may have noticed that your cat doesn’t like to drink stale water. Changing your cat’s water daily helps encourage them to stay hydrated, which keeps them cooler.
  • Brush your cat regularly, especially if it has longer hair. Matted hair isn’t just hard to untangle – it can hold in body heat, making it hard for your cat to stay cool.
  • Recycle a cardboard box by turning it on its side to make a cool, dark hideaway for your cat to relax in and beat the heat!

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Have you seen our new website yet? Visit safecareclinic.org to see our new services and pricing for cats AND dogs!

These challenging times have forced too many families to choose between filling their pet’s bowl or their own. Help these local families in need by donating during our Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru!

Between Thursday, July 30 and Thursday, August 6, we’ll be accepting pet food donations at the pink tent outside of SAFE Haven. These donations will help us build our stockpile of food as we prepare to reopen our Pet Food Pantry. Founded in 2012 to help feed the dogs and cats of members of our Triangle community, the Pet Food Pantry helps feed hundreds of animals every year.

What are we looking for?

• • Sealed and unexpired dog and cat food
  • Biggest need: dry dog and cat food

We could really, really use your help now so drop off your donation!

Unable to drop off contributions? Take a look at our Amazon Wish List for items we need or make a financial donation. 

Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive-Thru
Thursday, July 30 – Thursday, August 6
9 am – 5 pm
at
SAFE Haven for Cats
8431 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616-3267
Look for the pink tent

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How can you make Tuxedo Cat Ball the BEST EVER!?

Our first online Tuxedo Cat Ball is going to be a night to remember, full of fun, cats and surprises. So how can you make it a-MEOW-zing?

• • Register early so you get the latest updates as soon as they’re available.
  • Plan your look. Whether you dress up to the nines or wear your comfiest kitty-themed PJ’s, have fun with your look and share your selfie using #TCBatHome.
  • Get ready to shop! Bid early and bid often on the silent and live auction items. There will be gobs of great items for every shopper!
  • Create a special menu. From kitty-inspired cocktails (meowgarita anyone?) to cat-themed foods (Meow-Shoo Pork), make your homemade or takeout meal fitting for the evening!
  • Invite your friends and family. Being socially distant doesn’t mean you can’t share this fun night with the ones you love! Set up a FaceTime or Zoom party of your own and watch with your cat-loving crew!

Are you helping your cat be the best cat they can be? What does a cat’s best life look like?

In this on-demand class, learn from Dr. Jennifer Bledsoe-Nix, medical director of the SAFE Care Clinic, everything you need to know to enrich your cat’s day-to-day. You’ll get ideas on how to fill their environment with sensory experiences that keep them engaged and tips for activities that lead to positive bonding.

You’ll learn:

• Why some scents are great and others are dangerous to your cat
• How play time affects a cat’s mental health
• How you can use technology to engage your cat
• Why a cat’s natural instincts lead them to act the way they do

And so much more. This on-demand class will give you not only ideas of what to do, but why you should and how it helps your cat. Don’t you owe it to your BFF – best feline friend – to help them be happy?

Click here to watch this on-demand class and start improving your cat’s life today!

Grab your cats and a cocktail – Tuxedo Cat Ball is going online!

Join your fellow cat lovers for the first-ever online Tuxedo Cat Ball on Friday, August 21, at 7 p.m. This fun summer night fundraiser is all about helping find forever homes for cats in our community. Tune in to see heartwarming cat videos, participate in our exciting live auction and more.

Don’t miss this chance to have a ball with us! Get involved now:

• Pre-register to join in on the fun and get the latest event updates.
• Save your bucks for some amazing silent and live auction items – all proceeds help our kitties!
• Spread the word and invite everyone you know to register for this free event.
• Follow us on Facebook for auction item previews and posts for you to share with your friends!

Questions? Contact Pam at pam@safehavenforcats.org or (919) 582-7834.