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SAFE Haven for Cats

Cat shelter in Raleigh, NC

SAFE Haven For Cats is the original no-kill shelter in the Triangle and the only one exclusively for cats and kittens. Our shelter was founded on the following:

•We believe every cat has value and deserves a chance for a permanent home.

•SHFC 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 and are cared for by foster families. The average length of stay for a cat at the shelter is 4.5 weeks.

•We are a no-kill shelter and only euthanize cats that are too ill or injured to recover. That's it. 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.

•We are committed through our own low cost spay and neuter clinic to sterilizing as many feral (through Trap/Neuter/Return) as well as stray cats and personal pets in our community as we can.


•All cats adopted from SAFE Haven are sterilized prior to adoption and can never reproduce.

•We treat the 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.

Contact
Address
8431-137 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
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Meet their adoptable pets

8431-137 Garvey Drive

Raleigh, NC 27616

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Adoptable pets at SAFE Haven for Cats

We'll also keep you updated on River Otter's adoption status with email updates.
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River Otter

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sea Turtle's adoption status with email updates.
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Sea Turtle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bellissima's adoption status with email updates.
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Bellissima

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ampersand's adoption status with email updates.
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Ampersand

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 6 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mesho's adoption status with email updates.
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Mesho

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Black Truffle's adoption status with email updates.
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Black Truffle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Casperita's adoption status with email updates.
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Casperita

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 11 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Peppercorn's adoption status with email updates.
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Peppercorn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Raleigh, NC

Shelter FAQs

We serve the Triangle area of North Carolina.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees are: $95 for adults (up to 8 years) and kittens; $50 mature cats (8+years). Our adoption application can be completed online. We will review the application and call to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome and can complete the application in our lobby. We have cats of all ages - baby to mature. All of our cats are thoroughly examined by our staff veterinarian, spayed/neutered, microchipped, dewormed, treated for fleas, and have the vaccinations appropriate for their age (rabies and distemper).

Adoption application

https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near SAFE Haven for Cats

An American Tail

103 Turner Way,
Bunn, NC 27508

We'll also keep you updated on Piri Piri's adoption status with email updates.
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Piri Piri

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Star 1's adoption status with email updates.
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Star 1

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 16 yrs 4 mos
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Kylie's adoption status with email updates.
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Kylie

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Sanford, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rio and Lily *Bonded Pair*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rio and Lily *Bonded Pair*

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Quincy (in foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Quincy (in foster)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Snickerdoodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickerdoodle

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Hillsborough, NC

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