Feb 3, 2022 | The Cat Chronicle
Betty White Would Be Proud
On January 17, what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, we asked you to support our cats and kittens during the #BettyWhiteChallenge. And boy, did you! We surpassed our goals by over $10,000! Thank you to everyone who donated and for sharing why helping SAFE Haven kitties means so much to you.
How Can You Be a Part of the TCB?
Looking to be more involved with the 2022 Tuxedo Cat Ball? Here are two ways to do more:
- Sponsors help make the ball possible and save lives. This is a great investment opportunity for your business. DYK Sponsors will get online recognition and anywhere from one reserved seat to multiple reserved tables? Learn why you should pick out your sponsorship level now.
- Your donated auction items mean we can offer even more lifesaving services to our community. If you have a fun, luxurious new item, consider donating it to our live auction, which is always a highlight of our evening! Click here to learn what we’re looking for and fill out the form to donate an item.
Don’t forget – the early bird ticket deadline is March 11 so get your tickets now and save!
Do You Know About TNVR?
Want to learn the basics of TNVR? Have questions about the differences between stray and feral cats? Learn about all of it at our free webinar on February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to save your seat because there’s only virtual space for 25 participants!
Your Vote Counted
When we were told we were finalists for two categories on the 2021 WRAL Voter’s Choice Awards, we didn’t expect to win BOTH! Thanks to your vote and support, we were named Best Volunteer Organization AND Best nonprofit Organization. Thank you to everyone who voted and most of all, thank you to everyone in the SAFE Haven community that helps us save cats and kittens every day. We couldn’t do it without you!
Save the Date
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!
Jan 26, 2022 | News
Celebrate with us!
The Shared Purpose
The Goodness
The Impact
The Lifesaving
The Power of our SAFE Haven community!
It’s wonderful to be able to get back together to celebrate our 51,000 lives saved. Because of you, our supporters, adopters, and volunteers, we have just adopted our 12,600th cat and completed our 39,200th surgery in the SAFE Care Clinic.
The Tuxedo Cat Ball is the place for you to be among like-minded friends who love cats! We guarantee you’ll have a smile on your face all evening as you dine on excellent food, enjoy delicious wine, and bid on an incredible selection of silent and live auction items.
JOIN US
17th Annual Tuxedo Cat Ball
Friday, April 22, 2022
7:00 – 11:30 PM
North Ridge Country Club, 6612 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, 27616
BUY NOW and SAVE!!!
Early Bird ticket pricing – $80 – is available through March 11! After that, the ticket price increases by 20%! Each ticket includes dinner, dessert, dancing, two drinks per person, entertainment and valet parking. Click here to buy tickets now!
Bring All of Your Friends!
- Reserve a Half Table for 4 for only $800 — Includes reserved seating for the entire evening.
- Reserve a Whole Table for 8 for only $1,600 — Includes reserved seating for the entire evening.
Reserve your table now!
Interested in sponsoring the Tuxedo Cat Ball?
We’re looking for sponsors! Choose the sponsor level that’s right for you and your business. Everyone wins when you become a sponsor, especially the cats!
Interested in donating an auction item?
Your fun, luxurious and new items provide an incredible and unique array of choices for our auction. Whether you want to promote your business or just get rid of an unused gift card, we can help you while you help the cats!
Questions? Contact Pam at pam@safehavenforcats.org or 919-582-7834.
Jan 19, 2022 | News
Volunteer Information Session: Make A Difference In Our Kitties’ Lives!
Sunday, January 23, 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Virtual
Click here to RSVP.
Do you love cats and want to help your community? Then we’d love to have you join our volunteer team! We are seeking volunteers who want to be part of a fun community of cat lovers that want to make a difference. Volunteers are needed for shelter cleaning, adoption counseling, feline enrichment, clinic support, and special events. There’s something for everyone!
Find out more by attending our virtual Volunteer Information Session.
Webinar: Our Community, Our Cats – TNVR Basics
Monday, February 21, 6:00 – 7:30 pm – Virtual
Click here to RSVP.
During this 90-minute Zoom presentation, we will be covering the differences between stray and feral cats, the basics of TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return), how to be a colony caretaker, and tips on trapping evasive ferals. There will also be time for Q & A. Limited to 25 attendees so reserve your free seat now!
Jan 14, 2022 | News
We can’t believe it. In the 2021 WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards, we won both the Best Nonprofit Organization AND Best Volunteer Organization!
We couldn’t do what we do without our SAFE Haven community, from staff to volunteers to supporters and fans. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us. You’re the best!
Click here to see all of the results and watch the virtual awards announcements.
Jan 6, 2022 | The Cat Chronicle
Looking Back
Every time we ask, you answer with generosity and love for the cats and kittens who need our help. Thanks to your donations, we were able to receive every penny of the match we had available! Those funds will help so many kitties as we work to find them fur-ever homes. Thank you from all of us at SAFE Haven!
Get Ready to Dance, Laugh & Love Our Cats!
Tuxedo Cat Ball returns on Friday, April 22 to the North Ridge Country Club. There will be excellent food, delicious wine, silent and live auction items as well as your favorite songs to get down to on the dance floor. Will you join us as we celebrate the power of the SAFE Haven community? Get your tickets now!
Will You Be a Sponsor?
Our generous sponsors of the Tuxedo Cat Ball help make it possible to find homes for 1,000 stray and abandoned cats and kittens each year. Would you consider joining them? Click here to learn more about sponsoring the Tuxedo Cat Ball.
Auction Items Needed
One of the most exciting parts of Tuxedo Cat Ball? Our auction! With both silent and live auctions, we’re able to raise a lot of money to help our cats. From themed baskets to experiences, we have something for everyone. If you’d like to donate an auction item, all you have to do is fill out the form here. We appreciate your help in making the 17th annual Tuxedo Cat Ball a success!
Winter Tips
Wintry weather can be hard for humans, but it’s also hard for cats in the community. Here are a few tips to help keep kitties healthy during cold months:
- If you leave food out for stray cats, leave a little more than you normally do. Cats need extra energy to stay warm and extra food can help them conserve it.
- While you’re staying inside and warm, use your arts and crafts talents to make DIY feral cat shelters that give cats a safe, warm place to stay. Here’s an easy tutorial to follow.
- Check under your car’s hood and around your tires before driving – cats sometimes curl up in engines to stay warm!
Click here for more tips on winter safety from our friends at Alley Cat Allies
Looking Forward
We have a lot of great things planned for 2022 and we hope you’ll join us for all of them! How can you learn what’s happening? Follow us on Facebook, check our Events calendar regularly and continue reading the Cat Chronicle!
Save the Date
- January 23, 2022: Volunteer Open House
- February 8, 2022: Basics of TNVR
- April 22, 2022: Tuxedo Cat Ball
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