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 holidays are right around the corner! Here is a quick look at our updated schedule to give our staff and volunteers ...
12/16/2024

The holidays are right around the corner! Here is a quick look at our updated schedule to give our staff and volunteers a chance to celebrate with their loved ones.

12/14/2024

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

From coyote attack survivor to Best Furry Friend! 🐾 Bennie found his forever home with Morgan this year and is living hi...
12/12/2024

From coyote attack survivor to Best Furry Friend! 🐾 Bennie found his forever home with Morgan this year and is living his best life. Help us rescue tomorrow's best friends — donate today to get your donation MATCHED!! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/donate/general-donations/

Need to bring your cat to the vet? It doesn’t have to be a struggle! Here are 4 ways to help the process smoother. --> h...
12/11/2024

Need to bring your cat to the vet? It doesn’t have to be a struggle! Here are 4 ways to help the process smoother. -->https://www.safehavenforcats.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/4-tips-for-bringing-your-cat-to-the-vet.pdf

Time’s running out to join Sparky as he celebrates 15 years as Quizmaster & 30 years as a SAFE Haven for Cats volunteer!...
12/09/2024

Time’s running out to join Sparky as he celebrates 15 years as Quizmaster & 30 years as a SAFE Haven for Cats volunteer! Sparky will donate $25 - up to $1,000 - for every newcomer affiliated with SAFE Haven for Cats who joins his Trivia Night from through the end of this month!

When: Every Wednesday, 7:30 PM
Where: Tomato Jake’s, 8202 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham, NC

Did you donate on ? If so, you’re in good company because we raised over $50K and counting to help rescue tomorrow’s be...
12/06/2024

Did you donate on ? If so, you’re in good company because we raised over $50K and counting to help rescue tomorrow’s best friends. A big THANK YOU if you supported the cats! 🙌

But we’re not done yet. Keep giving through the end of the year to help us go above and beyond this year and next! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/donate/general-donations

The last Cat Chronicle of 2024 is here! Take a look and get the mews you can use!
12/05/2024

The last Cat Chronicle of 2024 is here! Take a look and get the mews you can use!

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

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 - 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/

We say it a lot: we can't do this work without your support. What does that mean? It means your support - as an adopter, a volunteer, a community partner, a donor – has helped us accomplish all of this since July: 🐾 Found homes for 477 cats and kittens with wonderful families in 21 North Carolina counties 🐾 Altered 2,725 cats and dogs in the SAFE Care Spay/Neuter Clinic 🐾 Provided families in need with over 5,515 pounds of pet food through our Pet Food Pantry

Think LOST, not STRAY!

On average, a cat should have at least 30 minutes of play per day. You can break up playtime into small bits throughout the day or have a dedicated longer time for your kitty to get moving. Pick out a variety of toys for your cat to play around with all day long! --> https://www.safehavenforcats.org/news/feeling-fit-and-feline-how-to-get-your-cat-moving/

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)

Helping Hurricane Milton Cats
Helping Hurricane Milton Cats

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! 💖

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! 🐾

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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.

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