Jul 1, 2021 | The Cat Chronicle
Adoption Center Opening for Walk-Ins July 1
We can’t wait to see your smiling faces while you find your purr-fect matches. Learn more about our new adoption center hours and updated mask policy so you can plan your visit to SAFE Haven!
Help the Clinic Thrive for Another 20 Years!
We can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the SAFE Care Spay & Neuter Clinic opened! Help us celebrate by donating $20 by July 20 and help all of the animals in need. With your support, we have spayed or neutered more than 35,500 animals at affordable prices for our community. Help thousands more, click here to donate.
A Warm Welcome
A big welcome to our newest SAFE Care Clinic staff members! Please help us welcome Dr. Tiffany Kutner, Dr. Terry Blankenship, Dr. Renee Carter and our newest addition to the SAFE Haven Staff – Dr. Lisa Matthews.
Home for GOOD!
Have you wondered how all those pets that found homes during the pandemic are fairing? We wanted to share this great article that proves that pet owners are KEEPING their pets even as we all transition back to work and life. Great news for all the pets who found their forever homes!
Fireworks Done Right
While fireworks around July 4th are exciting for humans, they can be terrifying for your furry friend! Here are a few tips to help make the holiday safe for your pet.
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!
Jun 29, 2021 | News
Your donation is matched through the end of June!
We need your support, now more than ever, to help us care for all of the kitties awaiting their fur-ever homes. Whether you can donate $5 or $500, every dollar makes a difference in a cat’s life.
And when you donate by the end of the month, your donation will be MATCHED! That’s right – your donation will go further so please help us change the lives of the cats in our care.
Jun 24, 2021 | News
Happy birthday to us!
For 20 years, SAFE Haven Spay & Neuter Clinic has helped address the pet overpopulation problem in Wake, Durham, Orange, Franklin, Johnston, Granville and Harnett counties by offering low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs.
The first “just for cats” clinic in North Carolina, we started only one day a week thanks to the dedication of Dr. Betsy Pethick King, a founding member of SAFE Haven. “We can build bigger & bigger shelters but to get to the root cause of overpopulation & pet euthanasia, we need to make sterilization available to everyone at as low a cost as possible.”
Following that principle, we’ve built and expanded and to date, we’ve fixed more than 35,500 cats and dogs thanks to support from people like you. Can you help us continue our work for the next 20 years?
Celebrate with us by donating $20 by July 20. That’s $1 for every year we’ve worked so far. Just click to easily make your gift by July 20!
Jun 14, 2021 | News
Does your cat or dog need to be spayed or neutered? Now’s the time to make your appointment!
Getting your pet fixed helps control overpopulation and reduce euthanasia. It can also help your pet live a longer, happier life! Here are 4 myths about sterilization you should know.
Myth: “I should let my cat or dog go into heat at least once.”
Truth: The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends all cats and dogs be spayed or neutered by 5 months old.
Myth: “It’s expensive to have my pet spayed/neutered.”
Truth: The SAFE Care Clinic will work with you to get your pet fixed. Our staff can help those who cannot pay for the service. Do not hesitate to get an appointment!
Myth: “It’s painful for my pet.”
Truth: During a spay or neuter surgery, cats and dogs are fully anesthetized, so they feel no pain. All animals spayed at the SAFE Care Spay/Neuter Clinic receive pain medication before their surgeries and they return to normal activities after about a day. We also offer pain medication to go home for an additional fee.
Myth: “It’s not safe for my pet.”
Truth: While all surgery comes with some risk, spaying/neutering is essential for your pet’s health and safety. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast cancer, which is fatal in about 90 percent of cats and dogs. Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age according to the ASPCA.
Need help in paying for this important care? There are funds available for our low-cost spaying/neuter services. Request an appointment now!
Jun 3, 2021 | The Cat Chronicle
Kitten Love!
Thank you to everyone who dropped off or sent donations during our Kitten Shower last month! You gave so much, including 677 lbs. of dry food, 750 lbs. of wet food and 807 lbs. of litter. That means we can continue helping these sweet little ones when they need us. The kittens thank you!
Get Moving for the Cats
Turn your daily walk, run or bike ride into a donation for SAFE Haven for Cats! Register by June 30 to participate in a virtual walk/run/bike race that will support animals in need, including SAFE Haven cats! $10 of your fee will come to us when you choose us at registration and you’ll get a special race shirt! Click here to learn more and register.
Adopt a Shelter Cat
This month is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and what better time is there to meet your fur-ever friend?! Here are just a few ways to find your match:
Ready to Adopt
How do you know you’re ready to bring home a pet? By asking yourself the questions we have in this resource. One question to ask: what is our plan for our cat during vacation and other travel?
Tips & Tricks
If you’ve brought home a new kitty, we have a lot of information to adapt to this paw-sitive change in your life. From tips on how to make sure your kitty uses the litter box to introducing cats to the dogs, cats or kids in your life, we want to make sure everyone gets off to a great start!
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