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What to Expect at Clear the Shelters

What to Expect at Clear the Shelters

Mark your calendars because SAFE Haven for Cats is once again participating in Clear the Shelters. We want this year’s event to be our biggest yet! Join us on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for our Five Dollar Felines adoption event. For one day only,...

The Cat Chronicle – July 2025

The Cat Chronicle – July 2025

17,000 Happy Tails & CountingWith the recent adoption of Gustavo, SAFE Haven passed a milestone: 17,000 adoptions in its 31 years! With an estimated 100,000 pet cats in Raleigh, 1 in every 6 cats came from SAFE over the past three decades. To reach this point,...

Vax & Chip on June 28!

Vax & Chip on June 28!

When pets are like family, we do everything to keep them healthy and safe. Come get your cat or dog vaccinated and microchipped at our Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at SAFE Haven for Cats! Rabies and distemper...

The Cat Chronicle – June 2025

The Cat Chronicle – June 2025

Vaccination & Microchip Clinic - June 28, 2025Purrs, shots & wagging tails! Join us on Saturday, June 28, from 9 AM to 1 PM for our low-cost Vaccination & Microchip Clinic. Rabies and distemper shots are just $5, and microchips are $15. Cats (pet and...

Make This a Purrfect Summer—Adult Cats Only $25!

Make This a Purrfect Summer—Adult Cats Only $25!

Through June 30, the adoption fee for all adult cats (6 months and older) is just $25! Are you looking to bring a new feline friend into your life? SAFE Haven for Cats is celebrating the charm, grace, and love of adult cats with our special adoption event. With...

From Fire Ants to Foster Love: Stingray & Manta Ray’s Story

From Fire Ants to Foster Love: Stingray & Manta Ray’s Story

A Devastating Discovery. A Team Who Said Yes. Two Tiny Fighters. A few weeks ago, a local community member was doing yard work when they disturbed a fire ant mound. At first, it seemed like a normal spring day. But minutes later, they heard tiny cries coming from a...

Keeping You & Cats Safe from Scams

Keeping You & Cats Safe from Scams

SAFE Haven for Cats was recently featured in a news story on ABC11, shining a light on an important issue: social media pet scams. While we love welcoming adopters to meet our wonderful cats, we were shocked when a visitor came to the shelter to pick up a Maine Coon...

The Cat Chronicle – May 2025

The Cat Chronicle – May 2025

So Many ThanksWe are incredibly grateful to every single person who helped support the Tuxedo Cat Ball this year. We raised over $114,500 to help the cats whose lives we're saving together. Thank you to all of you who celebrated with us, especially our sponsors and...

Featured Cats

My name is Boomers and I am ready for adoption. Learn more about me!
Boomers
Male - Senior
My name is Swiffer and I am ready for adoption. Learn more about me!
Swiffer
Male - Young Adult
My name is Jazz and I am ready for adoption. Learn more about me!
Jazz
Female - Senior

Upcoming Events

Valentine’s Day 2026 – Find Your Purrfect Match

February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Meet cats of all ages who are ready for their forever homes. Sip on a mocktail while enjoying a pers...

Sips for Snips

February 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Raise a glass for a great cause! Join us for Sips for Snips at The Longleaf Hotel on Saturday, Febru...

2026 Tuxedo Cat Ball

April 10 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Save the Date to celebrate at the Tuxedo Cat Ball with us on April 10th, 2026 With your continued he...