ADOPTION  EDUCATION  STERILIZATION

SAFE Haven For Cats (SHFC) is a no-kill shelter for cats located in the North Raleigh area of North Carolina. We are a unique community-based animal shelter. In addition to providing adoption services for cats and kittens in need of good homes, we also manage a foster program for animals requiring a little extra love and care. We further assist our community in providing feline spay and neuter services in connection with SAFE Care Feline Spay Neuter Clinic.

SAVE THE DATE


Live Benefit Auction

October 9, 2010
Currently seeking donations. More...

Centerfest in Durham
September 18-19, 2010
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Fundraiser
October 11-25, 2010
Sell Yankee Candles. More...


SHOP OR CLICK

Shelter Challenge
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Buy for $25.00. SHFC gets $12.50. More...

Food Lion MVP
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FELINE BEHAVIOR ISSUES

Common Pet Problems

Feline behavioral problems can develop at any age. The information below relates to some of the more common issues pet-owners face.

INAPPROPRIATE URINATION

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With Permission: Cornell University

LITTER BOX PROBLEMS

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With permission: HSUS

DESTRUCTIVE SCRATCHING

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OTHER BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS

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With Permission Cats International

FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONS

If you are experiencing behavioral problems (house soiling, aggression, scratching or other behavior) with a cat in your home, please Opens in New Windowcontact Cats International for online articles and free counseling by phone.

SPONSOR A CAT

Sponsor a special cat in need. For just $25 your name will be listed on the cat's enclosure, we'll email you the cat's photo and story, and you will be notified when the cat is adopted. More...

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