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.

The holiday season has started, making it more difficult for families in our community to ensure everyone is fed. But yo...
11/01/2024

The holiday season has started, making it more difficult for families in our community to ensure everyone is fed. But you can help

Donate to the Pet Food Pantry from the comfort of your home in 4 easy steps:

1 - Check out our Amazon wishlist. --> https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/X29JH54ZOOLL
2 - Choose the items you'd like to send.
3 - Add in the gift message that it's for the Pet Food Pantry.

In the area? You can drop off supplies at the shelter! Here's our wish list - https://www.safehavenforcats.org/donate/wish-list

Thank you to everyone who came to this year’s Meow-a-Ween! We had a great group of kids who showed a lot of love for our...
10/31/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to this year’s Meow-a-Ween! We had a great group of kids who showed a lot of love for our SAFE Haven kitties. We also collected supplies to help cats in need! Did you join us? Share your pics in the comments.

Happy Halloween! Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind as you celebrate this spooky day!
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind as you celebrate this spooky day!

Bringing home a new kitty? A little preparation can go a long way to starting off on the right paw.
10/30/2024

Bringing home a new kitty? A little preparation can go a long way to starting off on the right paw.

You've adopted a cat, but what now? How do you best prep your kitty for its new home so it will feel safe & secure? Here's what to know.

Did you catch Sinistea on My Carolina for National Cat Day? This sweetie joined Patti and Danyea to celebrate all things...
10/29/2024

Did you catch Sinistea on My Carolina for National Cat Day? This sweetie joined Patti and Danyea to celebrate all things CAT on the show. Thank you for having us on!

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Did you catch that Alley is the WRAL TV Pet of the Day? Check out this sweet girl and then come by SAFE Haven to meet he...
10/29/2024

Did you catch that Alley is the WRAL TV Pet of the Day? Check out this sweet girl and then come by SAFE Haven to meet her!

Alley is a 5-year-old calico who is looking for a forever family. To learn more about Alley or to meet her, contact Safe Haven for Cats at 919-872-7233.

Today is one of our favorite holidays – National Cat Day! Did you know that cats are actually social creatures who need ...
10/29/2024

Today is one of our favorite holidays – National Cat Day! Did you know that cats are actually social creatures who need interaction? Learn more about the facts and fictions about our favorite furry friends -->https://www.safehavenforcats.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/4-Feline-Fables-Facts.pdf

🐱 Now it’s your turn! 🐱 We're looking for fresh faces to join our volunteer team and care for our whiskered residents wh...
10/26/2024

🐱 Now it’s your turn! 🐱 We're looking for fresh faces to join our volunteer team and care for our whiskered residents while they wait for their fur-ever homes. Apply on our website today and start making a paws-itive difference! 😽 --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/volunteer/

10/25/2024

ME-WOW! Over 850 volunteers lent their paws and hearts to help us each year. That’s a lot of purr-sonal dedication!

Special thank yous to the volunteers who gave the most hours:
🐾 Melanie Loury (547 hrs)
🐾 Kristine Adamson (359 hrs)
🐾 Mark McClintock (348 hrs)

10/24/2024

SAFE Haven has 10 new well-traveled guests! Thanks to our long-time volunteer Chris, these sweethearts made it safely from Sumter County, Florida, to Raleigh, North Carolina. These little ones are now in the loving care of our staff and volunteers and will be available for adoption soon.

We could help these kitties impacted by Hurricane Milton thanks to your support. Last week, you helped make space in the shelter during our adoption special week so we could say yes when the need arose. Want to continue that positive support? Donate now to help us care for our Florida crew and cats like them: https://www.safehavenforcats.org/donate/general-donations/

Huge thanks to Chris and all our amazing volunteers who make rescues like this possible. You are the heart of SAFE Haven! 💖

10/24/2024

Our volunteers are the cat's meow, coming back again and again to care for our feline friends. Your work doesn’t just stack up in hours; it’s the love and care that makes SAFE Haven fur-ever grateful! 🐾

10/23/2024

Happy Tails to these cuties! Here are a few cats who have found homes this month. If you took home a SAFE Haven cat this month, add an update in the comments!

The SAFE Haven Team is proud to thank these volunteers who went above and beyond this year! 🐾 Your dedication truly furt...
10/23/2024

The SAFE Haven Team is proud to thank these volunteers who went above and beyond this year! 🐾 Your dedication truly furthered our mission, and we’re so grateful for each and every one of you!

😻 Your hard work has left us pawsitively impressed! Thank you for being the cat's whiskers—SAFE Haven wouldn’t be the same without your time, talents, and heart! 😽

10/22/2024

😲 Can you believe it? Last year, our volunteers served a whisker-raising 11,011 hours in the shelter and clinic! That's a value of over $165,000! The cats are giving you ALL the head bumps and purrs for your dedication. 🐱💕

Black Cat Fact: While superstitions make some people believe that black cats are unlucky, did you know that some culture...
10/21/2024

Black Cat Fact: While superstitions make some people believe that black cats are unlucky, did you know that some cultures believe black cats to be a sign of luck? We believe every cat is lucky so come and meet the black cat who will be your purr-fect companion! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/

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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