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.

Every cat deserves a safe spot! Hiding helps them handle stress and feel secure, so give them a box, basket, or other sp...
09/16/2025

Every cat deserves a safe spot! Hiding helps them handle stress and feel secure, so give them a box, basket, or other space to go to. Discover more ways to keep your cat happy and healthy:https://www.safehavenforcats.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/What-your-cat-needs.pdf

Happy Cat Month Tip #2: The safest way for your kitty to travel is in a carrier. It keeps you both secure! With a few t...
09/12/2025

Happy Cat Month Tip #2: The safest way for your kitty to travel is in a carrier. It keeps you both secure! With a few tricks, it can become their cozy, stress-free spot:https://www.safehavenforcats.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/How-to-habituate-your-cat-to-a-CARRIER.pdf

🚨 We don't want to turn away anyone from the Pet Food Pantry, so we need your support. Right now, we're completely out o...
09/11/2025

🚨 We don't want to turn away anyone from the Pet Food Pantry, so we need your support. Right now, we're completely out of cat food, dog food, and cat litter!

You can help from home in only three 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 full wish list - https://www.safehavenforcats.org/donate/wish-list.

The cats and dogs in our community will thank you!

Did you know volunteering is good for your mental health? Spending time with our cats can boost your mood, lower stress,...
09/11/2025

Did you know volunteering is good for your mental health? Spending time with our cats can boost your mood, lower stress, and keep you feeling great. Come get your dose of kitty therapy while making a difference!

https://www.safehavenforcats.org/volunteer/

Keep your pets safe and healthy! Join us for SAFE Haven for Cats’ Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on Saturday, September ...
09/10/2025

Keep your pets safe and healthy! Join us for SAFE Haven for Cats’ Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First-come, first-served—be in line by 12:30 p.m. to get your pets seen! Join us to protect your furry family members: https://www.safehavenforcats.org/news/vax-chip-september-27-2025/

Hi there, I’m Mountain Ash, a sweet little kitten with a big name and an even bigger heart! At just the right size for s...
09/09/2025

Hi there, I’m Mountain Ash, a sweet little kitten with a big name and an even bigger heart! At just the right size for snuggles, I’m playful, curious, and ready to grow into your best friend.

I may be small now, but I’ve got plenty of love to give, and I’m so excited to find a forever home where I can climb into your lap (and maybe onto your furniture too 😸).

Could you be the one to give me roots and help me bloom?

🐾 https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=16342&cat_name=Mountain%20Ash

DYK: Your pre-K through 5th graders can come read to the cats, building their self-confidence and helping to socialize o...
09/09/2025

DYK: Your pre-K through 5th graders can come read to the cats, building their self-confidence and helping to socialize our kitties!

Sign your student up by filling out our application form. --> https://bit.ly/SHWhiskersWords

Please note that parents/legal guardians must accompany their child. Spots are limited.

We're excited to welcome our new Volunteer Coordinator, Tillie Campbell. Join us in saying hello, and if you haven't vol...
09/08/2025

We're excited to welcome our new Volunteer Coordinator, Tillie Campbell. Join us in saying hello, and if you haven't volunteered before, now's a great time to do so. We have some great opportunities just waiting for you...along with the cats!

🐾 https://www.safehavenforcats.org/volunteer/

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.