SAFE Haven for Cats

SAFE Haven for Cats SAFE Haven for Cats is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter and low-cost spay/neuter clinic. That's it.
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SAFE Haven is Raleigh’s No Kill shelter and the only one exclusively for cats and kittens. SAFE Haven is a limited-access shelter; as one cat or kitten is adopted, another is rescued. While waiting for a space, cats are placed on a waiting list. The average length of stay for a cat at the shelter is 8 weeks. All cats adopted from SAFE Haven are sterilized prior to adoption and can never reproduce


We believe...

Every cat has value and deserves a chance for a permanent home. You should only euthanize cats that are too ill or injured to recover. Unless a cat can't recover we consider it adoptable and will work hard to find a home for it and always do! If euthanasia is necessary it is by lethal injection only. In Trap/Neuter/Return and committed through our own low cost spay and neuter clinic to sterilizing as many feral as well as stray cats and personal pets in our community as we can. In treating all cats in our shelter and make decisions for them the same way we do our own personal pets at home. No time limits are imposed on the process of restoring a cat or kitten to well being.

Hi, I'm Zadie and I am SO READY to find my forever home! I have spent pretty much the entire first year of my life in sh...
09/14/2024

Hi, I'm Zadie and I am SO READY to find my forever home! I have spent pretty much the entire first year of my life in shelters and that's not okay! I want a home of my own that is all my own, so I need to be the only kitty. Playing is my absolute favorite and it's about time I had a place to zoom around! If you can provide for me, please come to SAFE Haven and see if we're destined to be furever friends! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=15415&cat_name=Zadie

09/12/2024

Egg Hunt here! I'm trying to find a loving home and everyone at SAFE Haven loves me - they give me 5 stars! Here's what just a few of my favorite humans had to say about me:

"Egg Hunt is the most gentle, sweet, calm, easy-going cat I’ve ever seen in a shelter setting!! He lets me carry him around like a baby and is soooo gentle around young kids. He may be quiet but he really is the most loving boy." - Deana

"Egg Hunt has my heart. So handsome. So sweet. So playful. All around wonderful kitty." - Lisa

"He’s such a great cat! And we all know orange tabbies are the best!" - Rosa

Because I have special needs, you will need to make an appointment to visit me after you submit your Adoption Interest Survey. Contact SAFE Haven if you want to learn more about me! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=14944&cat_name=Egg%20Hunt

Declawing is not the answer! Did you know declawing can also affect a cat’s litter box use?
09/12/2024

Declawing is not the answer! Did you know declawing can also affect a cat’s litter box use?

Earlier this year, SAFE Care Spay/Neuter Clinic beat their record for most spay/neuters in one day with 68. THEY DID IT ...
09/11/2024

Earlier this year, SAFE Care Spay/Neuter Clinic beat their record for most spay/neuters in one day with 68. THEY DID IT AGAIN! This time, they performed 70 surgeries - a new record. We're so proud of our staff and everyone who supports our efforts to make it happen. --> https://www.safecareclinic.org/

Are you a State of NC employee? You can donate to SAFE Haven through the State Employees Combined Campaign. Just choose ...
09/10/2024

Are you a State of NC employee? You can donate to SAFE Haven through the State Employees Combined Campaign. Just choose our number - #2566 – for your payroll deductions. Click for more info: https://ncsecc.org/donate-now/

09/09/2024

Happy Cat Month Tip #2: A cat carrier is the safest way to transport your cat – for both you and your furry friend! If you’re struggling to help your cat love the carrier, we’ve got tips in the link! --> https://buff.ly/2LWemzQ

SAFE Haven for Cats is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter and low-cost spay/neuter clinic

Jazz up your life with a new furry friend! 🎷 Today’s Clear the Shelters Crescendo Event is hitting all the right notes f...
09/06/2024

Jazz up your life with a new furry friend! 🎷 Today’s Clear the Shelters Crescendo Event is hitting all the right notes from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For only $5, you can adopt a kitty and bring joy to your life.

🎵 Here’s how to be a part of today’s special event and important reminders. Bring your cat carrier! - https://buff.ly/3Mh5MuD

🎶 Meet the cats who may be waiting just for you! - https://buff.ly/3b3GnQt

Aspen Tree & Spring Onion here! We're just two awesome kitties who were living the stray life in Cary until someone saw ...
09/05/2024

Aspen Tree & Spring Onion here! We're just two awesome kitties who were living the stray life in Cary until someone saw how awesome we were and brought us to SAFE Haven. Looking for two kitties to bring home? Check us out!

Aspen Tree --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=15451&cat_name=Aspen%20Tree

Spring Onion --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=15452&cat_name=Spring%20Onion

Come to tomorrow's Clear the Shelters Crescendo Event and you may be able to adopt us for only $5! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/news/what-to-expect-at-clear-the-shelters-crescendo/

Extra, extra - read all about it! The latest Cat Chronicle is here with all the mews.
09/05/2024

Extra, extra - read all about it! The latest Cat Chronicle is here with all the mews.

See how the SAFE Haven community helped Veronika, learn about open positions at the shelter and so much more!

🎤 Join us tomorrow to sing a song of love and rescue. 🎤 From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., hit a high note by adopting a cat at our...
09/05/2024

🎤 Join us tomorrow to sing a song of love and rescue. 🎤 From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., hit a high note by adopting a cat at our Clear the Shelters Crescendo Event! With just $5, you can add a new member to your band of life and create lasting harmony. Let’s make this encore event one for the record books! - https://buff.ly/3Mh5MuD

📣 Don’t forget to bring a cat carrier so you can bring your new friend home!

If you’re getting ready to adopt a cat, we have a supply checklist for you! One item to have: a comfy bed for lounging. ...
09/04/2024

If you’re getting ready to adopt a cat, we have a supply checklist for you! One item to have: a comfy bed for lounging. Get the rest of the list at the link.

Prepare to bring your new feline friend home by making sure you have all the supplies kitty needs to succeed. Here’s a list of items.

Hi, I'm Pinot Noir! I have a classy name because I'm a classy gal. I'm a wee bit of a diva, as some calicos are. I have ...
09/03/2024

Hi, I'm Pinot Noir! I have a classy name because I'm a classy gal. I'm a wee bit of a diva, as some calicos are. I have preferences, that's all. I mean, a girl gets to have an opinion, right? 😸 I prefer to be queen of all I survey and need to be in a home without dogs, other cats, or small children, lest I am forced to make my opinion known. Once my teeny tiny requirements are met, I will be happy as a little clam and will be the best companion. If your home sounds like a good fit for me, let's meet up soon! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=15404&cat_name=Pinot%20Noir

Like a cat's purr, music is the universal language of contentment. 🎻 Our Clear the Shelters Crescendo Event is your chan...
09/03/2024

Like a cat's purr, music is the universal language of contentment. 🎻 Our Clear the Shelters Crescendo Event is your chance to find a perfect duet partner. On Friday, September 6, adopt a cat or kitten for just $5 and create a symphony of love. Don’t miss this one-day-only event and make sure you bring your cat carrier! - https://buff.ly/3Mh5MuD

This Happy Cat Month, we’re sharing tips for how to keep your cat happy and healthy. Tip  #1: Don’t stress your cat out ...
09/02/2024

This Happy Cat Month, we’re sharing tips for how to keep your cat happy and healthy. Tip #1: Don’t stress your cat out by introducing them the wrong way. Here’s how to introduce your cat to other animals and people. --> https://buff.ly/46u7SAu

We'll be closed today, Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday!
09/02/2024

We'll be closed today, Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday!

Cats scratch to keep their nails in shape, but there are other reasons. Learn why they scratch and how to keep them from...
08/30/2024

Cats scratch to keep their nails in shape, but there are other reasons. Learn why they scratch and how to keep them from scratching your furniture!

Have you spied a stray or feral cat in your yard? Here are essential guidelines for working with stray or feral cats.

Clear the Shelters Encore Alert! Join us next week on September 6 for our special Crescendo Event—where every adoption w...
08/30/2024

Clear the Shelters Encore Alert! Join us next week on September 6 for our special Crescendo Event—where every adoption will put a song in your heart! For only $5, you can take home a feline friend. Here’s how you can join this one-day-only event - https://buff.ly/3Mh5MuD

Hi, I'm Captain Morgan! I'm named after an adult beverage but don't tell the kids. 😉 I'm an adorable guy ready to bring ...
08/29/2024

Hi, I'm Captain Morgan! I'm named after an adult beverage but don't tell the kids. 😉 I'm an adorable guy ready to bring so much fun, laughter, and love to my new family. My adorableness won't last long on the adoption floor, so hurry on down to SAFE Haven! --> https://buff.ly/3MwxDXL

The Pet Food Pantry needs ANY DRY CAT or DOG FOOD to help care for animals in need in our community. We give hundreds of...
08/29/2024

The Pet Food Pantry needs ANY DRY CAT or DOG FOOD to help care for animals in need in our community. We give hundreds of pounds of food out to members of our community, and you can ensure we have the supplies we need.

You can drop off donations at the shelter 7 days a week, 11 am to 5 pm, or send food directly to the shelter through our Amazon Wish list! Don't forget to add "For the Pet Food Pantry" in the gift message. Here's what we can and can't accept --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/donate/wish-list/

🎶 Adoptions are music to our ears! 🎶 Our August Clear the Shelters event was such a success, that we’re bringing it back...
08/28/2024

🎶 Adoptions are music to our ears! 🎶 Our August Clear the Shelters event was such a success, that we’re bringing it back for an encore. Hit all the right notes during our Crescendo Event on Friday, September 6! For just $5, you can adopt a kitty and add a new melody to your life. Here’s all you need to know: https://buff.ly/3Mh5MuD

Hi, I'm Momma Mia! I'm so special that there's a song about me. Maybe you can sing it to me when you meet me at SAFE Hav...
08/27/2024

Hi, I'm Momma Mia! I'm so special that there's a song about me. Maybe you can sing it to me when you meet me at SAFE Haven. I'm a lovely girl with so much love to give. Take me home and we can sing and dance our way into September together! 🎵 --> https://buff.ly/4dCitMB

08/26/2024

If you have multiple cats, but they're not using the litterbox, make sure you have one box per cat.

Click the link for more tips! -->https://www.safehavenforcats.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Step-by-Step-Help-for-Inappropriate-Elimination-in-Cats.pdf

SAFE Haven for Cats is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter and low-cost spay/neuter clinic

Address

8431-137 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, NC
27616

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+19198727233

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SAFE Haven is Raleigh’s premiere no-kill shelter and the only one exclusively for cats and kittens. Our mission is to ensure the well-being of every cat through adoption, affordable spay/neuter services, community outreach and adherence to no-kill principles.

We are a limited-access shelter: as one cat or kitten is adopted, another is rescued. While waiting for a space, cats are placed on a waiting list. The average length of stay for a cat at the shelter is 4 weeks.

We believe...


  • Every cat has value and deserves a chance for a permanent home.
  • Nearby pet stores & pet services