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It’s Haunted Dollhouse Time!
We’re now launching a new dollhouse raffle and this time, it’s downright frightening!
Check out the wonderful Haunted Dollhouse on display at our shop. Peek into the back of the house to see what’s going on inside this spooky space.
You’ll see witches and toads and caldrons and books of spells, and ghosts and pumpkins and gothic furnishings where skeletons take naps and bats perch on old clocks.
This haunted house will be raffled off to support Safe Haven’s no-kill rescue and adoption programs.
The winning ticket will drawn on Oct 24th — just in time to add it to your own Halloween display!)
Won’t all the little trick-or-treaters love it!? You could be the lucky person whose raffle ticket is drawn. Get your tickets before it’s (cue some spooky music) too late!
Friendly and Quiet
If you’re looking for a fun and adventurous cat to keep you company, Sara is ready to move in and make your home her favorite playground!
Five-year-old Sara is a friendly, quiet kitty with an independent spirit and a love for adventure. This curious and cautious explorer is a bit shy and not overly social, but enjoys playtime and visits from the shelter’s volunteers.
Sara is especially happy when there is something to climb – high perches and lofty beams are favorite hangouts at our shelter. Up high, above everything, Sara likes to observe the world and feel safe taking everything in.
When it’s playtime, Sara has no problem sharing the play space with other shelter kitties. She waits patiently until the time is right, and then goes all-in on feather wands and other toys. When playtime is over Sara is very content finding a quiet spot to bask in the sun.
Sara gets along fine with the other kitties and has a calm, respectful presence in the adoption room. Like many rescued kitties, Sara can be a bit cautious with new people. She’s not the type of cat to demand attention right away. But once you’ve earned her trust, she will slowly warm up and show her softer side.
Petting comes with time and is on her own terms. But the bond that develops is truly special. Once she trusts you, she will gladly lick from a hand-held squeeze-up treat.
Sara will do best in a quiet home with cat-savvy adults and older kids who will provide daily interactive play and plenty of companionship. She requires someone willing to invest a little time in the socialization process. Like all cats coming from a shelter there can be an adjustment period.
Sara needs just a bit of patience and understanding. Then she will blossom and become comfortable in your place, her forever home.
To meet Sara and visit the shelter located at the Thrift Shop/Cattail Farm, 1784 Post Road, Wells, please fill out an adoption application. (There’s no obligation, of course. It just starts the process.) We will be in touch to schedule a convenient time for your visit.
Please note: we are currently calling a temporary halt to accepting certain items: dishes and dish sets, clothing and books. We’ve got plenty already. Please donate only your best quality items so we don’t have to dispose of unsaleable items. Thank you.
Want to help our no-kill mission and get 20% off all purchases in our shop? Safe Haven volunteers enjoy a great discount on shop items not already on sale. We need help with cashiers, pricing, clothing, and receiving. It’s fun, it helps the kitties and requires only a once-a-week commitment! Apply online here.
Oliver: a lost boy ready to be found
Oliver, born January 2025, is a handsome strawberry-orange sweetheart with a gentle spirit and a quiet hopefulness about him.
His story began in the woods, where he wandered alone until a kind Good Samaritan stepped in and brought him to Safe Haven.
That single act changed everything. It gave Oliver the chance to leave danger behind and begin discovering what it means to feel safe, loved, and home.
When he first arrived, Oliver was timid and unsure. He accepted soft pets but kept his guard up, overwhelmed by new sights, sounds, and people. But curiosity has always been tucked inside this boy’s heart, and it didn’t take long for it to peek through.
Once he was introduced to our open adoption room, Oliver began exploring — cautiously at first, then with growing confidence. He found hiding spots, investigated toys, and even attempted some overly enthusiastic introductions to his feline roommates, who kindly reminded him that friendships sometimes require a little space.
Today, Oliver is blossoming. He’s learning that people can be trusted, that gentle hands bring comfort, and that face scratches are actually pretty wonderful. He still has a shy little slink when he moves around, but give him a moment and you’ll hear the sweetest purr of contentment.
Do you really want to win him over? Offer him a Squeeze-Up. That treat is his love language.
Oliver is still new to shelter life and needs a patient, understanding home. He needs patient adults and respectful children who will let him mature at his own pace. But every day, he shows more of the affectionate, devoted companion he’s becoming.
He doesn’t need someone to change him. He just needs someone to believe in him. Maybe that someone is you.
To meet Oliver and visit the Safe Haven shelter located at the Thrift Shop/Cattail Farm, 1784 Post Road, Wells, ME (Route 1), please ill out a no-obligation adoption application. We will be in touch to schedule a convenient time for your visit.
For more information about kitties available for adoption at Cattail Farm please contact shelly@safehavenhumanesociety.org or call 1-978-618-8022.
Safe Haven’s Thrift and Treasure Shop at 1784 Post Road in Wells is opening early on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 AM instead of 11 until further notice. Please note the new weekend hours and come in and start your weekend morning treasure hunting!
We currently are in great need of volunteers who enjoy marketing and preparing items for sale in the shop. Early morning hours are available from 9 – 12 as well as during our business hours of 11-4. You’ll receive training and will work with a trained volunteer for guidance.
Three-hour weekly shifts, pricing donations, are available once a week. The work is interesting, fun, educational and our environment is relaxed and happy. We’d love to have you join us. Please call 207-229-8314 FMI.
We welcome your donations every Saturday from 12-3 and would love your best seasonal clothing, holiday décor (Halloween especially), home furnishings, art, pottery, jewelry, antiques, small furnishings and unusual and fun things. Thank you!
Sami and Frankie
Two bonded six-year-old female kitties came to Safe Haven when their owner could no longer care for them. Both kitties were sad and stressed from the abrupt change but they at least had each other to grieve with.
Their lovely personalities and their pretty looks make them both a desirable pair of kitties to add to your family.
Sami is a charismatic shorthaired tuxedo who is fairly outgoing. Walk into their room and Sami greets you.
Frankie is a black and white longhaired beauty who is a bit shy at first but has a loving and gentle personality.
These two must be adopted together. They’ll add so much love and fun to your family! You’ll enjoy Sami jumping into your lap for affection and attention after a play session.
Frankie is gentle and easygoing, and joins in according to her mood. Frankie loves being fussed over and being a part of the family.
Playtime is a favorite time of day for them. Afterward they find a cozy spot and take a refreshing nap.
Frankie and Sami would be happiest in a home with adults and respectful children who are eager to show affection and play activity to this darling pair.
To meet Sami and Frankie, visit the Safe Haven Shelter/Thrift Shop at 1784 Post Road in Wells. Please fill out an adoption application (no obligation, of course) and we’ll be in touch. If you have any questions, please contact Shelly at 978-618-8022. Thank you!
Need a workout? We can help!
Saturdays from 12-3pm our shop receives donations. Half of them must be carried up to our 3rd floor to be prepped, sorted and priced. Now we are without our college student team that helped us every Saturday. Now they’ve graduated and gone back home.
We urgently need several strong people willing to help for 2-3 hours on Saturday afternoons to carry donations up to our 3rd floor. It’s a good workout and healthy, athletic people tell us it’s a great way to train.
If you or someone you know can help us, please call 207-229-8314. We also welcome community service and families with adult children who want to help us.
Volunteer applications are right here.
Our trapping and rescue program also needs more volunteers. Our biggest and most urgent need is helping poorly socialized and feral females who are pregnant or nursing kittens.
We need experienced cat lovers who understand the urgency of getting mama cats into a safe environment, with good nutrition and medical care so they can raise healthy babies.
Safe Haven is currently planning on trapping ferals at 2 rural locations. That will require more community support: volunteers, kitten food, gas cards and foster homes. To learn more about our trapping and rescue program, please call Kathy at 207-251-1789.
Thank you for your interest. We really look forward to working with you!
Love our shop? Would you like to get a 20% discount on purchases? Become a volunteer!
Right now, we need cashiers and volunteers to work in our clothing department with our department manager. You’ll tag, hang and display the wonderful donated clothing, then watch it fly off our racks and go home with the most wonderful people. Please give Joyce a call at 207-229-8314 or fill out a volunteer application here. Thanks!
We’d love your cans and bottles
Please remember that we collect your redeemable bottles and cans at both our locations. Our shelter at 1420 Post Road has a roomy bottle shed right in the parking lot.
At our shop at 1784 Post Road you can ask for a Clynk bag at checkout, take the bag home and fill it. Then bring it back to us or drop it off at your local Hannaford. Yes, the bag will already have our Clynk tag on it. Just scan it and drop it in the chute.
The funds from your bottles and cans really matter! Yes, it’s only a nickel, but each nickel helps us afford the routine consumable items we need regularly.
Like cat food and litter, paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, dish detergent, laundry detergent, trash bags and other essential items we often run out of.
Please check the wish list for more items we frequently need. You can drop off these items at either location, and we are very thankful when you do.
If you see a stray dog or cat, please call a No Kill shelter or your local police department. Thank you.
We have more than 100 kitties in our care now. Check them out on our Petfinder page.
Announcements
Safe Haven welcomes volunteers who love cats, have love to share and time to spare. Please apply to volunteer here. You will be amazed at how good it feels to get involved in our No Kill mission.
As our shop continues to thrive, we’re currently seeking several more volunteers to help determine the appropriate price of donations. Volunteers will be taught how to research and price items and mark them to be ready for display in our shop. You’ll work with another volunteer, for 3 hours once a week. Please text 207-229-8314 FMI.
Speaking of shopping, you could buy us something from our Amazon Wish List. Thanks so much for all your support!
Donations of cat food, litter and cleaning supplies are always needed and very welcome. Bring them in during business hours any day of the week.
Where to Find Us
Shop: Cattail Farm, 1784 Post Road, Wells, open 11am-4pm seven days a week
Shelter: 1420 Post Road, Wells 207-646-1611
Mail: PO Box 91, Wells, ME 04090
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