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, all adoption fees for adult cats and kittens will be just $5! Your furry family member could be waiting for you, and they’re only five dollars away.

What to Know About the Event

• We suggest you fill out the Adoption Interest Survey in advance online. Make sure you add in the “additional comments” section that you’re coming to Clear the Shelters! If you don’t have a chance to fill out the Adoption Interest Survey before August 22nd, you’ll be able to fill it out onsite.
• We anticipate a big turnout, so please be ready to wait a bit and prepare for the weather. We’ll be limiting the number of visitors inside the shelter at any given time. We’ll have:
• • Shaded tents outside to help you stay cool
  • Cold water 
• When you arrive, you’ll be directed to our office space, not the shelter. Follow the signs and volunteer directions!
• Once you’ve checked in and completed the Adoption Interest Survey, whether in advance or in person, you’ll be given a line number. You won’t be granted a number until you complete the Adoption Interest Survey, so filling it out in advance will save you time!
• Adoptions are first-come, first-served, so the earlier you arrive, the more choices you’ll have.
• We cannot hold cats. Our website may not update in real time, so some cats listed online may already be adopted by the time you arrive. If we clear the shelter before 6 p.m., we’ll post updates on our website and social media pages, so be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
• Requirements to Adopt:
  • You must be 21 or older to adopt.
  • Bring your own secure carrier if you have one (top-loading preferred, no cardboard carriers, please). Any cat you adopt must leave with you after the adoption process is completed.

While adoption fees are only $5, we’ll have some supplies, toys, and goodies available for purchase, plus we gladly accept donations to support our lifesaving work. We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards.

Our goal is to send every single cat home with a loving family, and with your support, we can make it happen. Every adoption on August 22 helps us make space for the next cat in need.

The SAFE Haven team is here to help you meet your match and find your next best friend. Your patience and kindness are deeply appreciated as we work together to create happy new beginnings.

We can’t wait to see you and clear the shelter!