Safe Haven

Safe Haven Safe Haven operates a no-kill shelter in Elizabeth, IL. and is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Safe Haven's shelter can house 13 dogs and 12 cats.

It is located directly on Route 20 just west of the village of Elizabeth, Illinois in beautiful Jo Daviess County Illinois

We are so fortunate to have two of our wonderful dogs in foster-train. This is so beneficial to the dogs, their future f...
02/16/2025

We are so fortunate to have two of our wonderful dogs in foster-train. This is so beneficial to the dogs, their future families, and us. Kai is currently at Psyched Canine and Shadow-Bandit is at Memphis & Co. Dog Training . We are so appreciative of these two awesome training facilities that are giving love and care to our babies while they wait for their forever homes.
They are doing so wonderful and some behaviors exhibited while at the shelter are no longer being seen. They both love their social/play time with other dogs.
Kai loves to snuggle and receive belly rubs. She is very active and enjoys her playtime. She loves to give hugs.❀️
Shadow-Bandit would be a wonderful family dog. He loves to play fetch and is up for adventures. Anyone would be very lucky to have either one of these dogs in their life.πŸ₯°

Check out this video of Shadow-Bandit playing.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18MNePXrQW/

https://safehavenforpets.org/dog/kai/

https://safehavenforpets.org/dog/shadow-bandit/

How do you spell.sweetheart?We spell it C-y-p-r-e-s-s.This cute brown tabby is about 4 months old and weighs a little ov...
02/15/2025

How do you spell.sweetheart?
We spell it C-y-p-r-e-s-s.

This cute brown tabby is about 4 months old and weighs a little over 4 lbs. He really is a sweetheart.

He's always been a bit reserved, watching the other kittens play before he joins in. He likes having his own space and cuddling in a cube on the cat tree. Tease him with a wand and he'll play, jumping and leaping, doing his best to catch the lure.

We love his strong purr!

Currently he's sharing a playroom with Chocolate, another kitten that's very active.

Stop by and meet them! You might fall in love with both! πŸ’—πŸˆβ€β¬›οΈπŸ’—πŸˆβ€β¬›οΈπŸ’—

The Federation of Teachers held a drive and here are the items they collected. Students in grades K- 12 of the Galena Sc...
02/15/2025

The Federation of Teachers held a drive and here are the items they collected. Students in grades K- 12 of the Galena Schools were happy to help us. We so appreciate what they did!

A big thank you to Mollie Sysko for dropping off the donations! We will use everything you brought!

Meet Midnight!🐾This charming young boy is the sweetest! He loves pets, cuddles, and snuggles. He doesn't mind being pick...
02/13/2025

Meet Midnight!🐾

This charming young boy is the sweetest! He loves pets, cuddles, and snuggles. He doesn't mind being picked up and just might lay his head on your shoulder. He is very affectionate and might just drool over you.😊 He is interested in playing for short periods of time. He is approximately 9 months old. He is not quite available yet, but you can still fill out an application for him. He would love to find his purrfect home. You don't want to miss out on this special little guy. He will love you forever!❀️
https://safehavenforpets.org/cat-adoption/

02/12/2025

We are closed today, Wednesday, February 12th. We plan to open back up with normal hours tomorrow. Thank you!

2 more of our sweet kittens were adopted this week.   Lorelai and Caramel went to their furever homes.  Caramel's adopte...
02/11/2025

2 more of our sweet kittens were adopted this week. Lorelai and Caramel went to their furever homes. Caramel's adopter also adopted Sugar and Juniper last week. Caramel & Sugar are litter mates and Juniper shared a playroom with them. Thank you adopters!

Are you interested in finding a small or medium dog with a big personality? Well, we have 2 for you!First, meet our Rock...
02/10/2025

Are you interested in finding a small or medium dog with a big personality? Well, we have 2 for you!

First, meet our Rocky! He' s a Pomsky, 23 lbs and just 3.5 years old.

Rocky is a very happy boy, loving everyone he meets. He loves to run in the yard and spend time playing with our volunteers. He's done well with another dog at the shelter and doesn't seem too interested in cats.

Given his thick coat, he needs regular brushing and grooming. He also needs a fenced-in/escape proof yard as he likes to go on adventures! With training and attention/mental stimulation, that desire might lessen.

Next is our Shadow Bandit.
A very handsome 1 yr 7 mo old Terrier mix who weighs about 50 lbs. This boy has a sweet, silly, spunky personality and still acts like a bit of a puppy. He loves to run and play He also LOVES all dogs and would do well with another dog in the home or just being 1 spoiled boy living with an active family.

He's currently being fostered in a Board-Training facility away from the shelter. Here he's learned his basic commands. We see he's doing well interacting with children too.

He has done so well being fostered! What a wonderful gift it is to have a dog that has recieved this training.

Both Rocky and Shadow Bandit are one of a kind.
If it sounds like a either would be a great dog for you, call and set an appointment to meet them.

Applications can be found at safehavenforpets.org.

02/09/2025

It's so great to see Kai doing so well in her foster train! Wonderful news to hear she is getting along well with other dogs! Kai is a very sweet girl. If interested in her, you can fill out an application below. Thanks!
https://safehavenforpets.org/dog/kai/

Your sweetheart awaits! Check out all of our available pets ready for adoption! β€πŸ˜πŸ’•πŸ₯°Learn more about them or apply to ad...
02/07/2025

Your sweetheart awaits! Check out all of our available pets ready for adoption! β€πŸ˜πŸ’•πŸ₯°

Learn more about them or apply to adopt at www.safehavenforpets.org 🐾

Are you looking for your perfect match? Mac is, and it just might be you!❀️Mac is the sweetest boy. His foster family ca...
02/06/2025

Are you looking for your perfect match?

Mac is, and it just might be you!❀️

Mac is the sweetest boy. His foster family can't believe he is not adopted yet! They say people are missing out on a great dog. He is so loving and sweet, and loves to snuggle up with humans. He loves having another dog around to play with. He doesn't mind cats and will allow them on his bed. Mac is 7yrs old but still has lots of playfulness in him. He loves to chase tennis balls and is currently working on bringing them back. Mac is an all around perfect boy.❀️
If interested in him, please fill out an application below. Mac says thank you!
https://safehavenforpets.org/dog/mac-2/

02/06/2025

Life at the shelter can be a bore for our pets.

We'd love to have 2 or 3 tablets that we could program with enrichment materials for our cat population. Here's Clay showing us how much he enjoys watching a bird video.

If you have an used tablet or laptop you'd like to donate, please send us a message.

Thank you!

[email protected]

02/05/2025

KITTEN TV!! 😻😸

These adorable, playful tabbies have just returned to the shelter from foster and are ready to be adopted!

Cherry, Pepsi, Soda, & Pop are 13 weeks old and ready to bring some excitement to your home! They have had their first shots, microchips, and Revolution.

Apply to adopt at www.safehavenforpets.org

4 more animals adopted!  1 dog and 3 kittens, and 2 of the kittens will be growing up together.  Thank you Adopters!
02/04/2025

4 more animals adopted! 1 dog and 3 kittens, and 2 of the kittens will be growing up together. Thank you Adopters!

"Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of whic...
02/04/2025

"Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.” – Helen Dyer

We can't be more proud of, nor more grateful for all that our volunteers do.

Thank you for your many contributions to Safe Haven and the pets we care for. ❀️❀️❀️

Our Bachelorettes want to find love in a forever home tooMeet Stella!This sweet German Shepherd mix is 2 years old and i...
02/03/2025

Our Bachelorettes want to find love in a forever home too

Meet Stella!

This sweet German Shepherd mix is 2 years old and is a sleek 58 #. Stella can be a bit nervous when meeting new people but once she knows you, you have a new BFF.

Shes a smart girl and knows some basic commands: Sit, Down, Stay. She also does
'Sit Pretty'. She would do well with more obedience work or scent training.

She's up to date on her vaccinations, spayed and ready for her new home. You can learn more about her and find an application to adopt at
safehavenforpets.org.

What better Valentine is there than a kitten?  We have 3 that will easily steal your heart.β€οΈπŸ’—β€οΈPraline is a sweet and s...
02/03/2025

What better Valentine is there than a kitten?
We have 3 that will easily steal your heart.β€οΈπŸ’—β€οΈ

Praline is a sweet and spunky little Calico girl. This tiny beauty is being fostered in a home with adult cats, 2 kittens and a dog. She's gotten along with everyone! You'll love her outgoing personality as well as her desire to cuddle and make you hers.

Cypress is a handsome tabby boy with beautiful eyes. He can be a bit reserved, watching the other kittens play for a few minutes before he joins in the fun. He's comfortable being by himself and nesting in the cat tree. He enjoys petting and has a wonderful purr.

Chocolate is a kitten filled with energy! He's very curious, loves to explore and he's always ready to pounce on a moving toy or target.This boy knows how to have fun! He has a soft, sleek coat, big gold eyes and will keep you entertained for hours!

Plan to visit the shelter soon and find your purrfect match...or maybe 2!

Applications can be found at
Safehavenforpets.org

02/02/2025

Hi! We are Randy and Petra. We are two peas in a pod. We go together like peanut butter and jelly. We are the perfect pair! We love playing together! It's a good thing we are a bonded pair! We have been together all our lives! We love humans, even kids! We are very happy dogs who just want a wonderful home with a nice fenced in yard. We love playing! We love being outdoors. We even love the snow! We can't wait to meet you!

Randy is around 3 yrs old. Petra is around 4 yrs old. If interested in them, you can fill out an application by clicking on the link below. Thank you!
https://safehavenforpets.org/dog/randy/
https://safehavenforpets.org/dog/petra/

Safe Haven's most eligible bachelor who is ready to be adopted before Valentines Day is Hendrix! He's a gorgeous brindle...
02/01/2025

Safe Haven's most eligible bachelor who is ready to be adopted before Valentines Day is Hendrix! He's a gorgeous brindle with one bicolored eye who is about 2.5 years old and 55 pounds. He takes pride in keeping his room clean. He enjoys playing fetch, but sometimes forgets you need the ball to be brought back to continue the game. He is a smart boy who knows sit, down, and Crawl. He's super affectionate and loves to be in your lap or right beside you! To make Hendrix your handsome Valentine, fill out an application at https://safehavenforpets.org/dog-adoption/

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1471 US Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL
61028

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18158582265

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Safe Haven runs a small shelter in the northwest corner of Illinois. Safe Haven is the temporary home for dogs and cats while they are waiting for their furever homes. We can house 13 dogs and 12 cats/kittens. We are located on Route 20 just west of the village of Elizabeth, Illinois in beautiful Jo Daviess County Illinois. We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit and run our shelter completely on the generous donations of our supporters. We get no government funding. Our hours for visitation are daily (including weekends) 10 am to 3 pm, or by appointment. Come visit us! You might find your new best friend waiting for you here.