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The Cat Chronicle – June 2020

The Cat Chronicle – June 2020

Kitten Season is Here!

Sweet little baby kittens need extra care and support. Join us for a Drive-Thru Kitten Shower during the week of June 8 through 14! We’re collecting supplies, such as food, litter and blankets to help welcome as many of these babies as we can. Click here to learn more about the event and view our kitten registry of much-needed items.


Good News Everyone!

The last few months have been challenging, but our SAFE Haven community has come together. So many of you reached out to offer love and support of all kinds – you’ve helped get us through it all! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of the good in our world!

More good news: We found fur-ever homes for 86 cats since May 8 – YAY! That means we have wonderful new cats who need homes and you can meet them on our Meet the Cats page or share them from our Facebook page.


Good Videos, Good Times

Tabby Sniffing Kitty Grass

Our team has been going behind the scenes to show you how we’re keeping the cats engaged and active. Visit our video page or subscribe to our YouTube channel to see cats playing with bubbles, learning clicker training and exploring kitty grass!


Helping Stray Cats in Our Community

Now that we’re able to adopt again, we’re working through our waitlist to help as many stray cats and kittens, as well as cats from area shelters, as we can. If you’ve found or know of a cat in need, please click here to submit their information.


Clinic is Open

Black Cat with Yellow Eyes looking Over Human's Shoulder

The clinic is accepting appointments again. Special care is being taken to protect the safety of our SAFE Care staff as well as the safety of our patients. Schedule an appointment online or call (919) 872-7730.



SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!

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Kitten Season Means a Kitten Shower!

Kitten Season Means a Kitten Shower!

SAFE Haven has begun our cutest season of all: Kitten Season! It’s that special time of year when our shelter is full of the sweet little baby kittens. And these tiny cuties need your help!

Join us for a Drive-Thru Kitten Shower. All you have to do is shop our registry and then drop off your gifts at SAFE Haven, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, June 14 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Look for our tent and special drop-off table in front of SAFE Haven. Be sure to take a tax receipt as well! 

Your gift makes the difference in these sweet babies’ lives!

REGISTRY

  • Dry Food
    • Purina Kitten Chow
    • Purina One Kitten
    • Royal Canin Kitten
  • Wet Food
    • Fancy Feast Kitten (All Flavors)
    • Royal Canin (Ultra Soft Mousse)
    • Royal Canin (Thin Slices in Gravy)
    • Purina Pro Plan Kitten (Any Flavor)
  • Fussy Kitten Food – Some kittens are picky!
    • Tiki Cat or Wellness Mousse Pouches (Any Flavor)
    • Tiki Cat Cans (Any Flavor)
    • Meow Mix Tub Single Portions (Poultry & Seafood)
  • Litter
    • Natural Litter (Wheat or Corn)
    • Non-Clumping Clay Litter
  • Supplies
    • Small Fleece Blankets
    • Digital Kitchen Scales
    • Toys (Soft Mice or Ball Toys)
  • Gift Cards
    • Walmart
    • Target
    • PetSmart
    • Petco

Print the Registry

What Do You Know About Spay & Neuter?

What Do You Know About Spay & Neuter?

SAFE Care Clinic is Taking Appointments!
The SAFE Care Clinic is open and taking appointments! We’re purring with happiness that we can meet our mission of offering low cost and free spay and neuters for the community. To protect the safety of our staff and patients, your drop-off and pick-up will look a little different. Read more about how you can get your appointment!


Fast Facts About Spay & Neuter
Fixing your kitty not only reduces the number of homeless kitties but is also good for the health of your cat. Here are some fast facts you should know about spay/neuter!

    • 80% of pet cats are spayed or neutered. That means cats are living healthier lives!
    • Spaying can prevent certain types of cancers for 90% of female cats.
    • Neutering your male cat can reduce his natural tendencies to prowl, fight & mate.

Read more about why spay and neuter is right for your pet.

SAFE Care Clinic Open for Appointments!

SAFE Care Clinic Open for Appointments!

The SAFE Care Clinic is open and taking appointments! We’re purring with happiness that we can meet our mission of offering low cost and free spay and neuters for the community. To protect the safety of our staff and patients, your drop-off and pick-up will look a little different.

Differences to Protect Your Health

    • All services must be paid by credit card over the phone. No cash, check or onsite credit card payments will be accepted.
    • Clients and the public will not be allowed into the clinic.
    • Our staff will be masked and wearing a smock to receive your cat.
    • After each interaction with our clients, our staff will wipe the table down before taking the next client.

The Health of Your Household
If you or a member of your household has been sick, our team is asking you to wait for a negative COVID-19 test or complete the 14-day waiting period before bringing your cat for an appointment.

If your cat is sick with any respiratory issues, we ask you to wait until they are healthy to make an appointment.

How to Make an Appointment
Please schedule your appointment here.

Also, please read this information to help your cat have a smooth surgery.

Preparing for Drop-off
To ensure that we have a smooth check-in process, please follow these drop-off steps:

    • Complete the electronic consent form before the day of the appointment.
    • Label your carrier(s) with your last name and the cat’s name. Masking tape and a permanent marker are a great way to label your carrier.
    • Please arrive by 7:30 AM.
    • Our staff will have a small plastic bin with numbered cards on a table outside of the clinic. Please do not enter the clinic. Please take a number and return to your car until your number is called.
    • Staff will call for clients by number to meet them at the table to place your carrier(s) on the table.
    • Staff will complete check-in and take carrier(s) into the clinic.

Picking Up After Your Appointment
All pick-ups will happen outside the clinic. Please do not enter the clinic.

    • Please arrive by 4:15 pm.
    • Park your car and find the table outside the clinic with a bin of numbers.
    • Our staff will have a small plastic bin with numbered cards on a table outside of the clinic. Please do not enter the clinic. Please take a number and return to your car until your number is called.
    • Staff will call for clients by number to meet them at the table to receive your carriers and go over any discharge details. Please know that the staff cannot take the carriers to your car.
    • Here are some tips to help your cat have a good night after surgery.

Thank you for helping protect the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and our community. We can’t wait to see our patients soon!

Walk for the Cats!

Walk for the Cats!

Turn your daily walk or run into a donation for SAFE Haven for Cats! Through June 15, you can participate in a virtual walk/run/bike race and 100% of your $10 registration fee will be donated to SAFE Haven!

All you have to do:

  1. Go to https://pets2therescue.org/
  2. Click on Register
  3. Pick “NC SAFE Haven for Cats”
  4. Pay your registration fee
  5. Walk/run/bike for the cats!

Thank you for taking a walk for the cats!