Safe Haven

Safe Haven Safe Haven operates a no-kill shelter in Elizabeth, IL. and is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Safe Haven's shelter can house 13 dogs and 12 cats.

It is located directly on Route 20 just west of the village of Elizabeth, Illinois in beautiful Jo Daviess County Illinois

🎉Happy New Year!🎉
01/01/2026

🎉Happy New Year!🎉

12/30/2025

❤️🐶Thank you Elite Canine Care for the special holiday treats for our doggies! They really enjoyed them!🐶❤️

2 Adoptions this week:  Mila & Seti
12/30/2025

2 Adoptions this week: Mila & Seti

Sharing from It's a Pittie Rescue.
12/29/2025

Sharing from It's a Pittie Rescue.

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank all those who have fostered for us this past year. ❤️8 new fosters have been ...
12/28/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank all those who have fostered for us this past year.

❤️8 new fosters have been added to our foster program

🐶7 dogs have been fostered this year

🐱66 cats and kittens have been fostered this year

Thank you!

This morning, we were greeted by Alice Edwards and her grandchildren, Alannan, Evelyn, and Luca, who thoughtfully brough...
12/27/2025

This morning, we were greeted by Alice Edwards and her grandchildren, Alannan, Evelyn, and Luca, who thoughtfully brought gifts for the pets. Thank you so very much. 💓
We will ise everything!

Happy New Year!

12/25/2025

🎄Wishing you a wonderful Christmas from our family to yours.🎄

Our doggies and kitties have been busy getting ready for Christmas the past few weeks. Some have been adopted, gone to foster-train, or foster-to-adopt. We are beyond happy and excited for them!

🐶Here is what they have been up to while at the shelter. 🐱

Santa, Look!" exclaimed Helper Amanda."We got a text from the pets at Safe Haven. Check out the list of recent adoptions...
12/24/2025

Santa, Look!" exclaimed Helper Amanda.
"We got a text from the pets at Safe Haven. Check out the list of recent adoptions!
We'll have to deliver the gifts to their forever homes instead of the shelter!"

"Great news," says Santa. "Helper Kristen, let's make a list, and check it twice. Pets in forever homes, that's quite nice!!"

On Christmas Eve when he came to visit the shelter, Santa's bag was lighter than in years past. As he placed toys and treats in kennels where the pets slept, a tear came to his eye.

Nothing made him happier than seeing pets loved and in a home that would last.
"Soon you'll all have loving homes," he told them.

"Next year you'll be calling me with a new address. Living at the shelter will be in your past." ❤️💚🐈‍⬛🐕🎄

6 Awesome Adoptions this week:Kittens Orb & Hocus were adopted together.MilaBabbsMolly, one of our long time residentsTe...
12/23/2025

6 Awesome Adoptions this week:

Kittens Orb & Hocus were adopted together.
Mila
Babbs
Molly, one of our long time residents
Tex

Our Stella! Thank you Memphis & Co. Dog Training for this great opportunity!
12/22/2025

Our Stella! Thank you Memphis & Co. Dog Training for this great opportunity!

We know we have a lot of German Shepherd lovers out there! 🐺

We want you all to meet Stella! Our most recent foster train from Safe Haven 💕
We will be working on all things manners, socialization, confidence around other dogs, and being comfortable in her own skin as she’s with us!

Our ultimate goal, find her forever home! 🏡
If you’re looking for a sweet, lovable pup ~ Stella just might be your gal 🩵

We want to say Thank you to Miss Romers' pre-school class for the wonderful items they donated to the Safe Haven pets. T...
12/22/2025

We want to say Thank you to Miss Romers' pre-school class for the wonderful items they donated to the Safe Haven pets.

The students thought of everything: food, toys, treats...wow!

Thank you everyone. Our pets will really enjoy your donation!

Address

1471 US Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL
61028

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18158582265

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Safe Haven runs a small shelter in the northwest corner of Illinois. Safe Haven is the temporary home for dogs and cats while they are waiting for their furever homes. We can house 13 dogs and 12 cats/kittens. We are located on Route 20 just west of the village of Elizabeth, Illinois in beautiful Jo Daviess County Illinois. We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit and run our shelter completely on the generous donations of our supporters. We get no government funding. Our hours for visitation are daily (including weekends) 10 am to 3 pm, or by appointment. Come visit us! You might find your new best friend waiting for you here.