RosieRosie's story

Rosie is a kitty we just rescued who will need a lot of expensive medical care

This Lynx Point Siamese was the victim of a vicious attack by a predator or possibly a human. She ended up with a broken jaw and fractured tail, her wounds infested with maggots. Today she's in Safe Haven foster care. 

Read the rest of Rosie's story here...


A Day in the Life of Safe Haven

Rescue work is never predictible. Tuesday was a great example of the variety and unpredictablilty Safe Haven faces fulfilling our daily no-kill animal rescue mission. The day included three life-saving elements: rescue, medical care and fostering.

The day began with an urgent call from a woman in Wells who found a stray cat in her garage that looked very ill. Read more

Thanks, everyone!

A note from the kittens

We found this note in the SH office this morning. We thought you might like to see it, too.

Dear Safe Haven Volunteers,

Our moms (Bitsy and Snow Angel) want to thank you guys for all the hard work you do to help us little homeless ones find great homes. 

Without your help, we'd be out there in the fields and in the culverts and under houses, sick, malnourished and frightened. Instead, we live with our loving foster moms and dads who love us! 

Thanks to your hard work, we have everything we need!

Special thanks to

Safe Haven supporters

Animal lovers Rhonda and Sharon, who  generously donated a second gigantic cat tree for the enjoyment of the cats we're caring for at our adoption center in Wells.

As you can see from the photo below, Peggy Sue and the other cats are loving it!

Peggy Sue loves the new cat tree!

 

Does your small business or non-profit need a new website?

Safe Haven's webmaster will donate $50 for every new project we send him. Just be sure to mention Safe Haven when you contact him. Complete WordPress websites start as low as $297. Get all the details here or email tom@mainecreative.com.

 

Adoption update: Fenway

Fenway found the home of her dreams when a wonderful couple fell for this sweet calico who had lots of “cat-titude.” Fenway was our office kitty. She loved us, but not the other office cats. She made it clear they had no right to be in her "royal presence." The other cats simply ignored her hissing and swiping at them as they strolled by. But what a home she has found! Someone who loves cats with spunk and spirit. Happiness always, Fenway!

 

Donations needed

Thanks again for your ongoing generosity and support of No Kill. Our current needs:

Office supplies:
  • Copy paper, especially white but also colored
  • Large plastic storage containers and tops  (Rubbermaid or similar)
Cleaning supplies
  • Rubber brooms (so they can be sterilized)
  • Clorox wipes (to sanitize surfaces)
  • Paper towels
  • Liquid bleach 
  • Roll-on hair/lint removers 

Thank you for any donations you can offer!

 

Considering declawing your cat?

Please read this information about declawing from veterinarian Christianne Schelling first. It will only take a moment, and it will give you valuable information to help you in your decision. Here are the medical and surgical facts about dewclawing.

 

Mike and Maggie

Who are Mike and Maggie? 

Read their story and see more photos. Buy your cat a handmade kitty bed or sleep sack. Your purchase helps Safe Haven pay our mounting veterinary costs.

 

Available for adoption

 Click the photo to get "upclose and personal" with this adorable creature. Visit our Petfinder page to meet many more.

Visit our Thrift & Treasures Shoppe & Adoption Center

1616 Post Rd. (Rt. 1) Wells, just north of Rt. 109. Take Exit 19 (Wells) off the Maine Turnpike).

Open 11am- 4pm Mon- Sat. Closed Sunday. Donations accepted whe we're open.

 Apply today!

Know how to cuddle?

There are a lot of lonely kitties that needs that kind of attention. To be a Safe Haven foster volunteer, you don't need to be home all day. You don't need a spare room or special training. All you really need is a little time and love, hands and a heart, and a desire to care for an at-risk cat and/or kittens. Foster lovers needed

Being a kitty's foster parent is easy. We'll show you everything you need to know. We'll even supply the food, litter and supplies, if needed. Please help -- lives are in the balance. Learn more about fostering here.


Become a Safe Haven member and be part of the solution.

If you're like us and believe every life is worth saving, please consider becoming a member of Safe Haven. Your tax- deductible membership contribution finances our rescue, fostering, low-cost spay-neuter, education and adoption programs. 

The cost of an annual membership? That's up to you. Read more about it, then contribute whatever amount you feel comfortable with. Shazam! You're one of us. It takes only a minute, but your moment of kindness will help save many lives.

Got friends who share your beliefs and commitment? Please tell them about Safe Haven. Or send them a link to this page. Together, we'll save many more lives! Click to become a member.

Our satellite adoption locations 

In addition to our adoption center and shop on Rt. 1 in Wells, you can get to know some of our adoptable cats and kittens in person at:

The Kennel Shop, Rt. 109, Shaw's Plaza, Sanford, on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, 10-3pm. 207-490-2412 

St. David's Budget Box, 2 Bragdon Lane, Kennebunk (behind Anchor Fence) Open Mon-Sat 10 - 4. 207-985-3544

The Uptown Hound  Doggie daycare, grooming, and boarding  1322 Alfred Road, Lyman, ME 282-9378

Please support NO KILL

We know the economy is tough. We feel it, too. But if you can, please donate $5 or $10 (or $50 or $100) to help feed and provide medical care for the animals in our care. 

Your donations are tax-deductible. Your online privacy is secure and protected. We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.


If you prefer, mail a check to Safe Haven Humane Society, PO Box 91, Wells, ME 04090. Please donate today. The cats are getting hungry again.
 

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Wish List

We always need canned cat food (pref. Friskies or 9 Lives), Purina One dry food and scoopable kitty litter. We're also looking for:
  • Hanging folders (letter size)
  • Manila folders
Call the shop 985-8781 if you can help. Or drop them off during regular hours, 11 am - 4 pm. Thanks!

MVRC
Emergency & Specialty Hospital

We use and recommend MVRC in Scarborough 885-1290.

 

Does your small business or non-profit need a new website?

Safe Haven will receive $50 for every new website our webmaster creates -- if you mention "Safe Haven" when you order. Complete WordPress websites start as low as $297. Get all the details here.
 

Safe Haven receives a portion of the proceeds of this book's sales

A "novel" way to support Safe Haven

If you buy this novel, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Safe Haven. It's a love story about a dog with extraordinary powers of communication, the man who shares her world, and a lost love. Check it out.

Please note: In order for SH to get a donation, you must click "Donate to shelter in which county/city? during checkout. Then type "Safe Haven" in the box. Thanks!