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After Fern lost her babies…

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Tom

We’re heartbroken to learn that a tiny kitten named Charlotte died this week. The last survivor of a litter of three, we’d hoped that Charlotte would survive. Her mother Fern certainly gave her lots of TLC, but all three kittens’ … Continue reading →

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This week’s feature: Weekly Sentinel

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Joyce McKay

Valentine Bake Sale, Sat. Feb 11, 12-4pm, Adoption Center, 1616 Post Rd, Wells.  Enjoy sweet treats, home-baked by our volunteers and supporters. Fudge, pastry, cookies, breads all festively displayed in our thrift shop will make Valentine’s Day even sweeter. Want … Continue reading →

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This week’s feature: Weekly Sentinel

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Joyce McKay

Monetary donations for our Emergency and Critical Care medical fund are greatly needed. Also thrift shop and yard sale donations, returnable bottles and books. Thank you! A special thank you to Emily and the China Bistro in York for their … Continue reading →

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Amazing animal reunions

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Joyce McKay

Happy endings and heartfelt reunions are what we strive for. Last year, a lovely Russian Blue kitty was brought to us by a distraught young man. To find employment he had to move south and couldn’t keep his cat. At … Continue reading →

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Sentinel feature (Part 2)

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Joyce McKay

Patches, Missy and Mia When not in command of my office chair, Patches and Missy cuddle comically together in their Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat bed, or as paperweights on my papers. Mia likes to work on her circus … Continue reading →

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Sentinel feature (Part 1)

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Joyce McKay

The Weekly Sentinel doesn’t always have room for my entire feature and the photos, so I’ll try to post them here, too.   – Joyce Reminder: For the second year in a row, Safe Haven is beneficiary of the Hayloft … Continue reading →

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