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Community Cats ❤ Community Support

Community Cats ❤ Community Support

Jan 11, 2019 | News

Community cats need community support and one of the best ways to help cat colonies is Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release, or TNVR. 

There are four steps in the process: 

  • Trap: Using safe and humane traps, feral and free-roaming cats are captured and taken to local clinics like ours. 
  • Neuter: The cats are spayed or neutered to help break the cycle of unwanted births and colony growth. During surgery, the cat will also be ear-tipped; the small missing section of the ear signals that he or she has been altered. 
  • Vaccinate: The cats are given vaccines to help reduce the spread of diseases, protecting other feral cats and any feline pets that may be exposed. 
  • Release: After the cat has recovered from its surgery, the cat can be taken back to its cat colony or a safe location. 

For more information on the process, to rent humane traps, or watch helpful videos about TNVR, visit our clinic website. 


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Feline Fundamentals: Basics of Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release

Reserve your spot at our February 12 class on Basics of TNVR. SAFE Haven for Cats Clinic Manager and TNVR expert Gina Jennings will be presenting and sharing great resources. Seats are limited! Click here for more information and to register.

Today – Adopt A Cat For $20.19

Today – Adopt A Cat For $20.19

Jan 5, 2019 | Alerts

Make your 2019 full of love, furry snuggles, & extra sweet mews. Adopt a kitty during our New Year, New Cat Adoption Event for just $20.19 EACH! 

Meet the cats available for adoption! 

SAFE Haven for Cats, 8431-137 Garvey Drive in Raleigh 

Shelter Hours: 
TODAY — Saturday, January 5 from 11 am – 5 pm 
Sunday, January 6 from 11 am – 5 pm

Meet Our Beautiful Rose

Meet Our Beautiful Rose

Jan 3, 2019 | Happy Tails

Rose’s arrival at SAFE Haven was a little different than most our cats. She was trapped by a local county shelter as a feral and, unexpectedly, gave birth in the trap. The shelter was in a difficult position. They had to find an organization willing to take in a feral mom and her kittens who faced euthanasia if no commitment was made. Fortunately, one of our regular foster families enjoys the challenge of helping a feral mom and her kittens.

Rose and her 4 kittens arrived at SAFE Haven and we immediately noticed something odd. The newborn kittens were little hissy spitfires but mom was very subdued and allowed basic handling. She was clearly very scared but did not show signs of a truly feral nature. We sent the little family to their new foster home.

 

Rose’s kittens: (clockwise from the top left) Blossom, Shale, Brilliant, and Crush

Her kittens quickly matured into happy and healthy little ones and are now in their forever homes. Rose seemed to withdraw more and more once she was back from foster so the decision was made to send her back to one of our best behavioral fosters. Thanks to her time with fosters, Rose now loves attention; you can even hear her purr now. 

Because of her background, Rose would do best in a quieter home with no small children as she’s not really a lap cat. Her ideal forever family would be very understanding and willing to continue the behavioral work started with our fosters. Could you be that family?

See more cats, like Rose, who are waiting for you!

The Cat Chronicle – January 2019

The Cat Chronicle – January 2019

Jan 3, 2019 | The Cat Chronicle

Get Your Tickets NOW! 
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What are you doing on Friday, April 12? Coming to the Tuxedo Cat Ball, we hope! We’ll be kicking off our 25th Anniversary Celebration so this year’s ball is not to be missed! Early Bird Tickets are on sale now. Save $20 if you buy tickets before February 15. Enjoy an evening of food, cocktails, fun and celebrating the kitties you love so much. Get tickets now!

Our Cats THANK YOU!
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What a paws-itively great year! We couldn’t have done it all without you.

  • 6th Annual Run for Their Lives 5K saw nearly 200 runners/walkers raised almost $5,000
  • 34 cats saved from areas flooded by Hurricane Florence
  • $12,000 raised for their medical care, food, and supplies
  • 41 cats adopted during the WRAL Clear the Shelters event
  • 10,000 pounds of food donated to the Pet Food Pantry
  • 48 homes found for our cats during the Black Friday Adoption Event
  • $40,000 generously donated during Giving Tuesday
  • $140,000 matched during year-end fundraising

This Weekend: New Year, New Cat!

 

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Kickoff 2019 with a furry new friend! Come Saturday or Sunday to adopt a feline for just $20.19 each. Make it your New Year’s resolution to have more purrs in your life. Meet the cats available for adoption!

Resolved to Do More?

 

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If you have pledged to volunteer more this year, we got you covered! Join us for the next Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday, January 8 starting at 6:30 pm. RSVP and learn more here.

Feline Fun-damentals

 

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Our Feline Fundamentals series returns to help you be a more knowledgeable cat caregiver! No matter what your interests are, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Classes are limited to only 35 participants so buy your $5 ticket early.

New Cat in the Family?

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Read these articles to help make owning a feline simply fantastic.

SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!

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