Rosie'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.

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

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!

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:

• Copy paper, especially white but also colored
• Large plastic storage containers and tops  (Rubbermaid or similar)

• 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.