Executive Director Focus

Dear Friends:

Whether you are a devoted dog lover or crazy about cats, there is always someone at SafeHaven waiting to meet you. More than 12 million American households have adopted a pet since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, according to the American Pet Products Association. It became clear that people turned to pets for companionship and love during a time of turmoil.

At SafeHaven we have always known how wonderful pets are! Seven days a week, 365 days a year, we focus all of our attention, resources, and love to finding homes for pets in need. The puppies and the kittens are easy. They win the hearts of potential adopters quickly and easily but, often, some very special pets are over looked time and time again.

As friends of SafeHaven and animal lovers, I ask you to spread the word about these special pets. With all of us working together to help them find homes, I just know we can make it happen!

Meet Rogue: So sweet and gentle, a shy senior dog who came to us on a transport from Madras, Oregon. Rogue has quickly become a staff and volunteer favorite. So why has he been at SafeHaven for two months? You see, Rogue is a talker when visitors come to his kennel. And he is a big boy. Unlike the tail wagging and tenderness you'll see when you visit with him in a yard, he tends to give less than the best first impression. But that's just the thing -- in a comfortable and happy home, the Rogue you would get is the Rogue we all know and love. Animals like him deserve a second look.

Meet Miss Kitty: The best office assistant you could ask for! Loves to work on the computer and sleep in your lap at break time and is one of the cuddliest cats we've met. So why has she been here since April? Could it be because she is 12 years old? Possibly. But we like to think it's because her purr-fect person hasn't walked through the doors yet. This sweet girl loves everyone, kids, cats, dogs, and anyone else that will give her a snuggle and has years to share with her person.

Meet Hyperion: He doesn’t let his medical condition stop him. He is a very loving kitty who has been diagnosed with Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and is now in search of his forever home. Hyperion adores other kitties and would love to go home to another FeLV + kitty, if possible. Some of his favorite activities are getting cheek pets from his friends here at SafeHaven and getting lots of treats, of course! So you see, Hyperion deserves a loving home just like any of the other kitties, even if it does take a little longer to find.

Finding homes for healthy, adoptable pets is always rewarding. But there is some extra magic in finding a home for a pet that has waited patiently a little longer than the rest. That's where you come in. If you can't adopt a pet right now, we encourage you to help spread the word about these amazing dogs and cats or any of the other animals in our facility. Tell your friends, unconditional love is waiting right down the road at SafeHaven!

For our furry friends,

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