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.

01/24/2025

It is National Change a Pet's Life Day, and we want to see all the kitties' lives you have changed. Share a pic of your kitties in the comments.

Do you have an unused spa or restaurant gift card sitting around? We can help you while you help the cats! Consider dona...
01/23/2025

Do you have an unused spa or restaurant gift card sitting around? We can help you while you help the cats! Consider donating fun, luxurious and new items to our Tuxedo Cat Ball auction and YOU get a tax deduction! Email Maddie for more information: [email protected].

Brrr - it's cold! Due to the snowy conditions, SAFE Haven is closed for adoptions today - January 22. Stay safe and warm...
01/22/2025

Brrr - it's cold! Due to the snowy conditions, SAFE Haven is closed for adoptions today - January 22. Stay safe and warm!

Hi there, future bestie! I'm Happy and I’m on a mission to find my forever home! You could rename me Happier if you're t...
01/21/2025

Hi there, future bestie! I'm Happy and I’m on a mission to find my forever home! You could rename me Happier if you're the one to make me a part of your family. 😹

I’m the kind of cat who will brighten your days like sunshine through a window, perfect for cold days like these. I dream of a cozy home where I can be your daily dose of joy and laughter.

So, what do you say? Let’s meet and make this forever thing happen.

🔗 https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=15859&cat_name=Happy

Did you join us at last year’s Tuxedo Cat Ball? If you did, you helped us raise more than $148,000 and made 2024 a year ...
01/20/2025

Did you join us at last year’s Tuxedo Cat Ball? If you did, you helped us raise more than $148,000 and made 2024 a year of lifesaving for cats here in the Triangle. Mark your calendars to join us on April 11 for this year's ball!

Here are a few ways you can help community cats during this chilly winter!
01/20/2025

Here are a few ways you can help community cats during this chilly winter!

Have you built a home for feral cats? Post your pics in the comments! Here are some great instructions if you want to bu...
01/17/2025

Have you built a home for feral cats? Post your pics in the comments!

Here are some great instructions if you want to build your own:https://www.safehavenforcats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DIY-Cat-Shelter-For-Community-Cats.pdf

Here are just a few reasons to spay or neuter your furry friend. Visit SAFE Care Spay/Neuter Clinic for more!
01/15/2025

Here are just a few reasons to spay or neuter your furry friend. Visit SAFE Care Spay/Neuter Clinic for more!

Save the Date for this year’s Tuxedo Cat Ball! The funnest way to help cats in the Triangle triumphantly returns on Apri...
01/15/2025

Save the Date for this year’s Tuxedo Cat Ball! The funnest way to help cats in the Triangle triumphantly returns on April 11. Ticket sales will open in February!

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 - Happy Tails - January 2025
SAFE Haven - Happy Tails - January 2025

It is National Change a Pet's Life Day, and we want to see all the kitties' lives you have changed. Share a pic of your kitties in the comments.

Professional nap enthusiasts seeking work-from-home opportunities. All positions available for immediate start. Applications accepted on our website: https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/

Does your kitty have a resolution to get healthier? Here’s how you can help them feel fit and feline! 🐾 https://www.safehavenforcats.org/news/feeling-fit-and-feline-how-to-get-your-cat-moving/

Volunteer Week 2024 - Square - Jobs.mp4
Volunteer Week 2024 - Square - Jobs.mp4

If your New Year’s resolution was to get more involved in your community, here are a few ways to volunteer with SAFE Haven! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/volunteer/

Our commitment goes beyond adoption. Through community education and accessible spay/neuter services, we're working to create a better world for all cats in Raleigh. Learn more about our programs and available cats on our website: https://www.safehavenforcats.org/

Cats Adopted in 2024 - SH.mp4
Cats Adopted in 2024 - SH.mp4

There are only a few hours left to donate in 2024! Help make 2025 unforgettable for the cats who need our help. Your gift will make all the difference and help our kitties find their BFFs! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/donate/general-donations/

SAFE Haven - Happy Tails - December 2024
SAFE Haven - Happy Tails - December 2024

Happy Holiday Tails to these sweet SAFE Haven kitties! Recognize your cat? Share an update in the comments!

Only ONE WEEK left to vote for SAFE Haven for Cats as Best Volunteer Organization in WRAL’s Voters Choice Awards! Click here to vote (in the Community section) and let everyone know in the comments why you think we’re the best! --> https://www.wral.com/story/2024-wral-voters-choice-awards-ends-12-11-24/21610040/

There are only a few hours left to have your donation MATCHED! At SAFE Haven, our mission goes beyond rescue—it’s about transforming lives by matching people with their BFFs. That’s the magic of SAFE Haven. It’s not too late - DONATE NOW!→ https://www.safehavenforcats.org/donate/general-donations/

Help keep outdoor kitties warm with this fun activity for everyone! Click here to download instructions:https://www.safehavenforcats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DIY-Cat-Shelter-For-Community-Cats.pdf

As the weather chills, keeping your kitty safe by keeping them indoors is even more critical.

Happy Tails - SAFE Haven for Cats - November 2024 - Video 1.mp4
Happy Tails - SAFE Haven for Cats - November 2024 - Video 1.mp4

Happy tails to these a-MEOW-zing kitties! Recognize one of them as yours? Share your updates in the comments. 😻 Meet cats just like them who are waiting for you --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/

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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.