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The Cat Chronicle – May 2019

The Cat Chronicle – May 2019

Thank You! Gracias! Danke! Merci! 

Tuxedo Cat Ball Attendee With Purple Cat Eye Glasses and Blue Dress Looking At Camera Over Her Shoulder

We raised $127,000 at this year’s Tuxedo Cat Ball!! Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us despite the rain, especially all of our sponsors and volunteers. We hope to see you all at next year’s ball!


25 Years of Saving Lives

Founder Pam and Cat In Garage That Served As Early Shelter

When SAFE Haven for Cats officially launched in 1994, it took up less than 500 square feet – the size of founder Pam Miller’s garage. Since we began, we have found homes for more than 10,000 cats and fixed 30,000 felines with your help. YOU are the secret to our success. See how far we’ve come by checking out our special 25th Anniversary page!


Seeking Cat Tales

Two Gray Cats Cuddling Together In a Bed

As we celebrate 25 years of saving cats, we want to hear from you! Have you brought SAFE Haven cats into your home? Has the story of one particular cat touched you? Why are you moved to volunteer with us? No matter what your story is, we want to hear from you! Click here to tell it.


We’re Expecting…Cuteness

Three Circles With Images Of Kittens

It’s raining kittens this month! Kitten season is upon us and you can help us get ready for our teeny-tiny little residents. Join us Friday, May 17 for the Kitten Shower and then adopt a cat or kitten for just $50 during Kitten Palooza all weekend long. Want to bring a gift for our kittens? Click here for the Registry or shop our Amazon list.


Do You Have Heart?

Group Of Volunteers Standing For Group Photo

A wise woman once said, “volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” It’s so true – our volunteers show our cats, and us, how much heart they have no matter how little or much time they give. Come to our May Volunteer Information Session to learn more about joining our team.


Kitty Play Time is the Best Time

Two Kittens On Peach Color Blanket Looking Back at Camera

One way to keep your cat healthy and happy: keep them active! At our June 11 Feline Fundamentals workshop on Cat Enrichment, you’ll learn how to keep your kitty having fun – from toys to clicker training. Save your seat today!


SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!

Click here to DONATE

Open Your Home. Save Lives.

Open Your Home. Save Lives.

What does it mean to foster? 
SAFE Haven foster families give short-term care for cats that are either too young to be adopted or need a little extra socialization. They even give cats a place to crash when they need a break from shelter life. 

A bonus of having a great group of foster families: SAFE Haven for Cats can take in that many more cats who are ready to be adopted immediately. Fostering save lives just by opening more homes to adoptable cats! 

While it can be hard to say goodbye, many fosters say it’s worth it because it’s fun and rewarding to see their kittens find their new families. 

Click here to visit our foster information page and learn what it takes to be a volunteer foster!


A Word from a Foster
Foster Traci Highsmith Holding Four Baby Kittens In Her Hands

SAFE Haven foster volunteer Traci Highsmith was recently featured in the News & Observer for how she brings attention to her foster kittens: social media! 

“Shelters like SAFE Haven need social media influencers like Traci,” [Senior Director Patti] Godin said. “Even if her @RaleighKittens follower doesn’t adopt one of her foster kittens, they have visited our website, maybe stopped by and toured our shelter, and perhaps fell in love with another shelter cat who may have not been adopted so quickly.” 

Click here to read the full story.

 

Oh Baby – It’s Kitten Time!

Oh Baby – It’s Kitten Time!

Kittens, kittens everywhere! And so many to hug! 

It’s kitten season and that means we need your help to care for all this cuteness! 

Kitten Shower! 
Friday, May 17, 4:00 – 7:00 pm 
SAFE Haven for Cats at 8431-137 Garvey Dr in Raleigh 

We have a great need for extra items to care for the cutest cats! If you’d like to support our kittens, consider bringing or sending a present from our registry. 

At the event:

  • Suggest names for the kittens!
  • See “kitten artwork”!
  • Meet kittens available for adoption!
  • Enjoy refreshments!

Learn More


SAVE THE DATE: Kitten Palooza Adoption Event
Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19 
11:00 am-5:00 pm 
SAFE Haven for Cats at 8431-137 Dr in Raleigh 

Our Volunteers Save Lives

Our Volunteers Save Lives

Our Volunteers Save Lives

😺 You could be one of them! 😺

 

For 25 years, our volunteers have helped make SAFE Haven for Cats what it is today. We need volunteers that are outgoing, hardworking, and want to make a difference. Come to our Volunteer Information Session where you can learn about the essential role volunteers play in shelter cat care, community outreach, and adoptions.

Join us
Tuesday, May 14
6:30-8:00 pm
SAFE Haven for Cats at 8431-137 Garvey Dr in Raleigh

The presentation starts at 6:30 pm and then you can learn more from staff and current volunteers about opportunities, training, and the rewards of volunteering at SAFE Haven. Cat lovers ages 16 and up welcome.

Why we need you: Volunteers are needed to help clean the cat cages, socialize the cats, represent SAFE Haven at community outreach events such as Fill-A-Truck, work on special event committees like our Tuxedo Cat Ball, and much more. We have a volunteer opportunity just for you!

Let us know you are coming!

Click Here to RSVP

Cat Tales Wanted. Do You Have One?

Cat Tales Wanted. Do You Have One?

Help Us Celebrate 25 Years Of Saving Lives! 
We’re Looking For A Lot of Cat Tales! 

We can’t believe it’s been 25 years of cat cuddles, kitty kisses, and happy furever homes. You helped find homes for 10,000 cats over all those years. Thank YOU for being part of our 9,125 days of saving lives! 

We want to share YOUR stories of the kitties you have adopted from SAFE Haven! We’re looking for the first SAFE Haven cat you adopted to the long line of kitties you’ve saved by bringing home special SAFE Haven cats. There is no story too short or too long! 

On our special 25th Anniversary page, we have a form to share your stories. You can also tell your tale in our Facebook Group. We may even choose to share your story with the whole SAFE Haven community as we celebrate our big milestone! 

Not sure what to write? Here are some ideas for stories you could share:

    • When did your SAFE Haven cat become part of the family?
    • How did you know your kitty was the one?
    • How many times have you adopted from us and why did you keep coming back to SAFE Haven? Volunteer Rosa Chrismon has adopted five cats from us, and we know she’s not alone!
    • Share your photo from the day your kitty came home with you. What was that first day like for your new family?

On Facebook, Melissa Rose shared an update on her tub-edge buddy Silvia:

Facebook Review from Melissa Rose: My baby girl will be almost 2 years old. It's been a little over a year since I adopted Silvia and can't get enough of her sweet, previous nature with her

Remember: if you share your story on social media, tag us with #SH25 or #4EverSAFE. We can’t wait to hear from you!