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The Cat Chronicle – March 2019

The Cat Chronicle – March 2019

Have Fun AND Do Good 

Black and White Image of Guests at Tuxedo Cat Ball 2018
Looking to get the word out about your company? Have a pair of tickets to an event you can’t attend? Do more for the kitties by becoming a sponsor or donating items to the 15th Annual Tuxedo Cat Ball on Friday, April 12. Do good for the cats while you dine, dance, and, above all, support our efforts to reduce feline overpopulation and improve cat health.


Watching Cat Videos Is GOOD For You 

Image of Cat with Film Strip
Support SAFE Haven and enjoy joyous cat videos with your closest cat-lover friends! Join us at CatVideoFest – only available at Marbles IMAX Theatre on Sunday, March 10. Get your tickets now. 


Healthy Pets Mean Happy Pets 

Dog and Cat With Foreheads Together

Your pet’s well-being is important to you and to us. That’s why SAFE Care is offering a low-cost Rabies and Microchip clinic on March 9. Rabies shots are just $5 and microchips are $15. Cash or check only. Click here for more info.


Feline FUN-damentals 

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Grab your seats to learn more about caring for cats:

April 2: Bottle Feeding Orphan Kittens 
Kittens are always adorable, but they also need a little extra care. In this class, we’ll show you how to properly care for newborn orphan kittens. PLEASE NOTE: expert cat caretakers will demonstrate feeding kittens since these babies are fragile and require special handling and care.

May 7: Cat Communication 
Cats talk with their whiskers? A cat’s body is one giant communication tool, and you can learn how to decipher the most subtle of body language from your kitty.


Tame Transportation Tantrums 


Some cats find carriers stressful, making trips to the vet hard on everyone. Here are a few resources to help:


SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!

Click here to DONATE

Spring Into Action: Low-Cost Neutering

Spring Into Action: Low-Cost Neutering

Don’t Let Your Cat Fall Back into Old Habits – Spring into Action with Low-Cost Neutering at SAFE Care Clinic!

Is your male kitty on the prowl again? Feline overpopulation is a concern everywhere, and one neutered male cat may mean a decrease of unwanted animals that numbers in the thousands. What’s more – your male cat will be less aggressive, won’t spray as much (or at all), and won’t have that tomcat smell anymore. Neutering isn’t just a good idea – it’s a great idea for you and for him!

The SAFE Care Spay / Neuter Clinic is offering $25 surgeries for male cats and kittens in March and April 2019. We may be able to assist with transportation, too.

Stop the yowling and the Stray Cat Strut – call SAFE Care for an appointment today: 919.872.7730

Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupons. The procedure must be completed between March 1 – April 30, 2019. Check-in time for spay/neuter appointments is between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Pick-up time is between 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.

2 Ways to Care for Kitties in March

2 Ways to Care for Kitties in March

Dog and CatLow-Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic 
Saturday, March 9 — 12:00 – 2:00 pm 
Rabies Shot $5, Microchip $15 
Cash or Check Only 

Show your furry friend how much you love them by getting them a rabies vaccination and/or a microchip. Owners (adults only) must bring cats in carriers and dogs on leashes. If an animal has been previously vaccinated, the proof will be required to receive a 3-year vaccination (tag not sufficient). Animals without such documentation will receive a 1-year vaccination. 

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT INFO



Two KittensFoster Sleepovers & Foster Information Fair 

Tuesday, March 5 – 6:30 – 8:00 pm 
Tickets: $5 Donation 

Learn from our shelter staff how many cats – not just kittens – need foster families to take a break from shelter life, to learn to be more social and to get some vital enrichment that increases their chance for adoption. Foster sleepovers may be just a weekend, or it may be several weeks. However long, it is a rewarding and fun experience that introduces you to the foster process in a more relaxed, less demanding way. 

After attending this seminar, you will be more aware of the foster process, and what types of cats and kittens will be ideal for you to care for in your home. SAFE Haven for Cats has a fantastic community of fosters who will be delighted for you to join them on an immensely gratifying journey to help homeless cats and kittens find their forever homes! 

CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT

We’re Looking For A Volunteer Just Like You!

We’re Looking For A Volunteer Just Like You!

Want to give back your community? Here’s your opportunity! 

We are seeking 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, March 19, 6:30-8:00 pm at SAFE Haven for Cats at 8431-137 Garvey Dr in Raleigh. 

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

Sponsor, Donate, Do More at the Tuxedo Cat Ball!

Sponsor, Donate, Do More at the Tuxedo Cat Ball!

Looking To Do More For Cats?! Here Is Your Chance! 

Consider donating an item to the Silent Auction or becoming a sponsor of the Tuxedo Cat Ball!

Donate An Auction Item
Guests Looking at Auction Items - Tuxedo Cat Ball 2018We need all sorts of good stuff to add to our live and silent auctions at the Tuxedo Cat Ball. Previous donations have included gift cards, framed UNC-Chapel Hill Basketball jerseys, gift baskets featuring branded items, artwork, event tickets, and more. Auction items are tax-deductible and a great way to demonstrate your commitment to protecting the cats in our community.

Download the donation form here to set up your auction donation today. 



Become A Sponsor
Get your name in front of an audience of over 350 event attendees and over 40,000 website users by sponsoring the Tuxedo Cat Ball! Your donation or sponsorship helps save cat lives in the Triangle and demonstrates the community engagement that customers want to see in 2019.

You’ll see below the list of individuals and companies who have already stepped forward to sponsor the 2019 Tuxedo Cat Ball. Your name could be there, among the sponsors who have already shown that they care about the Triangle and animal welfare.

As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to:

  • Reach over 122,000 people via SAFE Haven for Cat’s digital communications
  • Add your logo to the Tuxedo Cat Ball webpage
  • Be featured in the SAFE Haven print newsletter that goes to 8,000 Triangle supporters
  • Receive recognition on SAFE Haven’s popular and active social media channels, reaching over 70,000 users

Secure your sponsorship level by clicking here. Don’t miss this opportunity!


Join us for the
Tuxedo Cat Ball
Friday, April 12
7:00 pm
North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh

We invite you to join us for a night of fantastic food, music and spirited bidding on live and silent auction items.