SAFE Haven for Cats

SAFE Haven for Cats SAFE Haven for Cats is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter and low-cost spay/neuter clinic. That's it.
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SAFE Haven is Raleigh’s No Kill shelter and the only one exclusively for cats and kittens. SAFE Haven 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. The average length of stay for a cat at the shelter is 8 weeks. All cats adopted from SAFE Haven are sterilized prior to adoption and can never reproduce


We believe...

Every cat has value and deserves a chance for a permanent home. You should only euthanize cats that are too ill or injured to recover. 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. In Trap/Neuter/Return and committed through our own low cost spay and neuter clinic to sterilizing as many feral as well as stray cats and personal pets in our community as we can. In treating all 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.

Hi there, I’m Fento, a 7-year-old gentleman with a heart full of love. I may not be a wild kitten anymore, but I still h...
07/12/2025

Hi there, I’m Fento, a 7-year-old gentleman with a heart full of love. I may not be a wild kitten anymore, but I still have plenty of love to give, cozy naps to share, and headbutts to offer. I’m all about calm vibes, soft blankets, and a forever home where I can finally relax and be loved like I deserve.

Come meet me at SAFE Haven — I might just be your new best friend. 💛

🔗 https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=16154&cat_name=Fento

07/12/2025

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You don’t have to be a cat expert to become a foster parent. If you’ve got a love of cats, a willingness to learn, and a...
07/11/2025

You don’t have to be a cat expert to become a foster parent. If you’ve got a love of cats, a willingness to learn, and a little extra room in your heart and home, we can help with the rest! Learn more and apply today: https://www.safehavenforcats.org/volunteer/foster/

Are you passionate about people and cats? SAFE Haven for Cats is looking for a full-time Volunteer Coordinator to lead a...
07/10/2025

Are you passionate about people and cats? SAFE Haven for Cats is looking for a full-time Volunteer Coordinator to lead and grow our incredible volunteer program and community engagement efforts!

You’ll manage everything from onboarding and training volunteers to organizing events that amplify our mission in the Triangle.

Apply now by emailing your resume to Maddie at [email protected].

Do you remember Manta Ray and Stingray? These kitties have had a tough road to the adoption floor, but they're now ready...
07/09/2025

Do you remember Manta Ray and Stingray? These kitties have had a tough road to the adoption floor, but they're now ready for their fur-ever home together!

Read their story: https://www.safehavenforcats.org/news/from-fire-ants-to-foster-love-stingray-manta-rays-story/

See more pictures and contact SAFE Haven about adoption!
Manta Ray: https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=16088&cat_name=Manta%20Ray
Stingray: https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=16089&cat_name=Stingray

🚨WE NEED YOUR SOCKS. 🧦🚨Not your socks.Your baby’s socks. Or your neighbor’s baby’s socks. Or those one-off baby socks my...
07/09/2025

🚨WE NEED YOUR SOCKS. 🧦🚨

Not your socks.

Your baby’s socks. Or your neighbor’s baby’s socks. Or those one-off baby socks mysteriously hiding in your laundry room.

During surgeries, the clinic uses baby socks to keep kitty paws warm. We don’t care if they’re mismatched, gently used, or covered in cartoon dinosaurs. If they’re baby-sized, we want ‘em!

Drop off at SAFE Haven or send reinforcements by mail. Do it for the toe beans. 🐾

Hi! I’m Birch, your future best buddy and resident tumbleweed of fun. I’m just a kitten, but I’ve got big dreams: chasin...
07/08/2025

Hi! I’m Birch, your future best buddy and resident tumbleweed of fun. I’m just a kitten, but I’ve got big dreams: chasing toys, climbing cat trees, and curling up in your lap for a cozy nap. I’ve got a soft tabby coat and a big heart, and I’m ready to bring joy, mischief, and purrs to your home. Come meet me at SAFE Haven—I’m small, but my love is mighty!

https://www.safehavenforcats.org/adopt/meet-the-cats/adopt-me/?animal_id=16255&cat_name=Birch

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Raleigh, NC

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+19198727233

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SAFE Haven is Raleigh’s premiere no-kill shelter and the only one exclusively for cats and kittens. Our mission is to ensure the well-being of every cat through adoption, affordable spay/neuter services, community outreach and adherence to no-kill principles.

We are 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. The average length of stay for a cat at the shelter is 4 weeks.

We believe...


  • Every cat has value and deserves a chance for a permanent home.