All spots are full but we hope you’ll join us at future SAFE Haven events!

Make Halloween a Meow-a-Ween!

Bring your kids (under 12) to SAFE Haven for our Meow-a-Ween event on Monday, October 28, from 4-6 pm. During Meow-a-Ween, kids can:

• • Get treats from stations around SAFE Haven
  • Color with the kitties
  • Take a tour of the shelter and get to meet our cats
  • Show off your a-MEOW-zing costumes during the costume parade

And kids aren’t the only ones who get treats! Bring items from our wishlist to put in the kitties trick-or-treat bags.

• • Fancy Feast (especially poultry and fish flavors)
  • Any type of Friskies canned food
  • Toys with catnip
  • Balls and any type of toy to chase
  • Feather toys

Ready for a spook-CAT-ularly fun afternoon? Come down to SAFE Haven for a great time!

ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED FOR THE OCTOBER CLINIC.

When pets are like family, we do everything to keep them healthy and safe. Come get your cat or dog vaccinated and microchipped at our Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at SAFE Haven for Cats! Rabies and distemper vaccines are only $5 each and microchips are $15.

Why Vaccinate Against Rabies & Distemper?
Rabies is an easily preventable disease caused by a virus often found in mammals (most commonly raccoons, foxes, and bats). It’s transmitted mainly through saliva via bites or scratches of an infected animal; without immediate treatment after exposure, rabies is nearly always fatal. Distemper is a highly contagious and incurable disease that is spread from animal to animal. Getting your pets vaccinated against these two diseases will keep them healthy and disease-free. Additionally, rabies vaccines are required by law in the state of North Carolina; all owned dogs and cats must be vaccinated by four months of age, and the vaccination must be kept current.

Why Are Microchips So Important
Since you’re considering having your pet vaccinated, why not also think about getting them microchipped? Only about 22% of lost dogs and 2% of lost cats are reunited with their owners, but microchipping increases the chances of reuniting lost pets with their humans to almost 75%! During this simple and quick procedure, a small chip is inserted below the surface of your pet’s skin that allows them to be scanned by animal control and veterinarians if they get lost. Microchips are an important part of pet care because you never know when your pet might decide to go off on an adventure!

Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Cats and Dogs: 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
SAFE Care Clinic | 8411 Garvey Drive | Suite 133B

Registration is required for this event. Each animal must be registered separately. The vaccination registration is only good for October 19, 2024, during the event.

Friendly Cats must be in carriers. Feral cats must come in a trap. Dogs must be on a leash.

Payment will be taken at the event. We accept cash and major credit cards.

PRICE

• Rabies Vaccination: $5
• FVRCP (Cats – Distemper) Vaccination: $5
• DHPP (Dog – Distemper) Vaccination: $5
• Microchip: $15

* The 3-year rabies vaccine is available for animals with a valid and current vaccination certificate. The certificate must be displayed at check-in. Otherwise, the one-year rabies vaccine will be administered. We must have the certificate; the tag is not sufficient proof.

Feral Cats – Cats must be in a trap. We will only be offering 1-year rabies for ferals, no other services are available at this time.

Visit the SAFE Care Clinic to learn about all the benefits of vaccination and microchipping for your pets.

Our Clear the Shelters event was such a hit we’re bringing it back for an encore!

On Friday, September 6, join us from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for our Clear the Shelters Crescendo Event. All cats at SAFE Haven can go home with you for only $5.

It is going to be a busy day. Here are some things you need to know.

• You must be 21 years or older to adopt.
• You must have a carrier with you in order to bring your new friend home. Top-loading plastic carriers are preferred, no cardboard carriers, please. We do not have carriers available onsite for purchase, so please plan accordingly.
• When you arrive, we will have volunteers on hand to help you fill out an adoption interest survey, answer your questions, and get you in the “queue” to visit the cats. You can complete an adoption interest survey in advance online.
• We will be updating adoptions as they happen. You can meet the cats online but keep in mind that our website might not update immediately.
• The adoptions on September 6 will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. But don’t worry – we have lots of wonderful cats available throughout the day.
• We cannot hold any cats/kittens on September 6. All adoptees must leave the shelter that day at the time of adoption.
• Although we are reducing our adoption fees for Clear the Shelters, we do have cat toys and supplies available for purchase. In addition, we welcome your donations. We take cash, checks, and all major credit cards.
• If we CLEAR THE SHELTER before we are scheduled to close at 5 pm, we will use social media and our website to let everyone know!
• The staff and volunteers at SAFE Haven for Cats are here to help you find your next wonderful family member. We want to give everyone the individual attention they need. Your patience and courtesy are much appreciated!

We’re pleased to welcome Kathleen Weiner, MBA, CFRE, as our new Executive Director. Her extensive experience and deep passion for our mission make her the perfect fit to lead SAFE Haven for Cats into the future.

While we welcome Kathleen, we are also grateful to Patti Godin, who will return to her role as Director of Operations at SAFE Haven. Her interim leadership has been invaluable in helping SAFE Haven stay on course to meet our mission.

Get to Know Kathleen
Kathleen joins SAFE Haven for Cats as an experienced leader with a career that spans a wide range of nonprofits, from healthcare to food banks. She is a strong community and social services professional with a Master of Business Administration from UMass Dartmouth.

Previously, she was the Chief Development Officer at Outer Cape Health Services in Cape Cod, MA. During her tenure, she spearheaded numerous successful initiatives, including renovating and constructing two new clinics and meaningfully expanding donor engagement in the organization’s mission.

With a lengthy background in nonprofit leadership, Kathleen brings a wealth of leadership and development experience and a passionate commitment to the organization’s mission of saving cats’ lives to her new role.

Beyond her time at SAFE Haven, she is excited to be in the Triangle. She is currently building a home in Wake Forest with her husband, Brian, and their cat, Benny. Kathleen is an avid golfer and can be found hitting the links to unwind!