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Volunteer

Join Our Life-Saving Team of Volunteers!

At SAFE Haven for Cats, volunteers are the heart of everything we do. It takes about 125 volunteers in 22 different shifts each week just to keep the cats clean, healthy, and purring with happiness! That’s where YOU come in!

Your time truly makes a difference. On average, our awesome volunteers donate about 14,000 hours of their time each year. That’s the equivalent of more than $350,000 in donated work! This generosity allows us to direct more funds toward life-saving medical care, cozy housing, and fun enrichment items for the cats in our care.

Whether you’re giving enrichment to our kitties, helping with adoptions, folding laundry, or greeting visitors with a smile, every task plays a vital role in saving lives. And we’re not just looking for help; we’re building a community. When you volunteer at SAFE Haven, you’ll meet fellow animal lovers, learn new skills, and make a real impact, one paw at a time. There are so many fun and meaningful ways to get involved, and we’ll help you find the perfect fit. No matter your schedule or experience level, there’s a place for you here. Come be part of something special. Join us in creating a safer, brighter future for cats in need.

Adults, Youth, Community Service, and Groups

If you are 16 or older, please fill out the Adult Volunteer Application. If you are 15 or under, please fill out the Youth Volunteer Application.

Our Foster Program

Foster Program Overview
Foster families provide short-term care for cats in their homes. The most common reasons for foster care are (a) kittens that are too young to be sterilized and adopted, (b) cats that need socialization or behavior modification and (c) cats that need a break from the shelter. By offering your time, love and attention, you prepare your foster cat for adoption into a permanent, loving home. Last year hundreds of cats and kittens were saved thanks to the volunteer efforts of SAFE Haven for Cats’ foster families. Learn more about our foster program.

 

SAFE Haven Mission Statement

The mission of SAFE Haven for Cats is to use no-kill principles and education to save cats’ lives through rescue, adoption, spay / neuter services and community programs.

Upcoming Volunteer & Adoption Events

Kitten Yoga – October 17

October 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Come for an hour of relaxing yoga as kittens frolic around the room. Your admission is a donation th...

Sips for Snips – October 18

October 18 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Raise a glass for a great cause! 🍻 Join SAFE Haven for Cats at the Taps and Social in Cary for a ...

Trick or Treat Yourself: Halloween Adoption Week

October 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 27–31 🎃 Halloween is better with a cat by your side. This year, find the furry little f...

Meow-a-Ween: Trick-or-Treat with the Cats!

October 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, October 29 | 5–8 p.m. SAFE Haven for Cats Calling all little ghosts, goblins, and cat lo...

Vaccine and Microchip Clinic – Nov 7

November 7 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Your pets are family, and keeping them safe is what family does. Bring your cat or dog to SAFE Haven...