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PET FOOD PANTRY HELPS LOCAL FAMILIES

At SafeHaven, we believe pets are family, and we don’t want our community members to worry about not being able to feed their furry family members. That is why we strive to provide resources for pet owners in Linn County, including but not limited to, our Pet Food Pantry. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 9 am - 11 am, members of our community can come into our back parking lot where we have stored pet food to pick up what they need. Typically, about 20-25 households currently take advantage of this program and it is one that SafeHaven is proud to keep going, especially in these tumultuous times. We recently spoke with Jan Jones, a recipient of pet food from Pet Food Pantry about her experience and here is what she told us.

"I first heard about Pet Food Pantry through the SafeHaven Gift & Thrift. Between old age, social security, and the pandemic, it has been a blessing for our fur family! I would shudder to think of the financial impact that it would be for me to not have the resource. I most likely would not be able to keep my pets. The experience with SafeHaven has been absolutely amazing. We have never felt degraded or shamed. Katie Bateman is sweet, helpful, caring, and loves my dogs! We look forward to seeing her twice a month. Thank you!"

Spenser Rathbun, Assistant Director of Operations cozies up with one of our shelter dogs

In case of emergency, SafeHaven also has food stored in their entrance to the lobby every day and is available for picking up during shelter hours, noon to 5 PM. This service was started last year at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to serve families that are experiencing an especially tough year. We will continue to provide this resource for as long as possible, alongside Pet Food Pantry twice a month. If you would like more information, please contact us by calling 541-928-2789 or email communityoutreach@safehavenhumane.com.

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PLANNED GIVING: Become A Legacy Leader

Generosity comes in many forms and it’s often the best way for you to support important causes that matter the most to you in your life. When you

give to SafeHaven Humane Society, you make a lasting impact on the lives of local pets in need, as well as those around the nation that come to SafeHaven for a second chance when the rest of

the world tells them 'No". A bequest is an easy way to make a charitable gift through your will. By recognizing SafeHaven in your will, trust, insurance policy, retirement account or by setting up an annuity, you can be certain that your legacy of love continues to support the care and treatment of homeless animals in our community.

Bequest: The simplest way to leave a substantial gift

The simplest form of planned giving is a bequest made in a Will, where a supporter agrees to leave specific assets or a portion of their estate to SafeHaven pets. It is as simple as adding an amendment to your will stating, “I give ($ or %) of my estate to SafeHaven Humane Society of Tangent, OR.” This is the most common planned gift and it may provide your estate with valuable tax savings.

Life Insurance: A large gift with a small cost

One of the best ways to make a significant contribution is to give a life insurance policy to SafeHaven. You may do this in a number of ways; give a policy you no longer need, take out a new policy, or name SafeHaven as a beneficiary on an existing policy.

GET STARTED

If you are considering becoming a SafeHaven Legacy Leader, your attorney will ask for the following information:

Name: SafeHaven Humane Society Address: 32220 Old Hwy 34, Tangent, OR 97389 Phone Number: 541-928-2789 Tax ID Number: 93-0676661

We hope you’ll consider becoming a member of our Legacy Leaders program. In doing so, you become eligible to participate in our Friends for Life Program, which provides lifetime care for your pets if you predecease them. Additionally, we will be honored to list your name on our Legacy Leaders donor wall at the shelter (unless you wish to remain anonymous).

We would also be glad to discuss a planned gift with you without obligation by contacting:

DID YOU KNOW?

In 2020, SafeHaven took in 533 stray cats and kittens and 484 owner surrendered cats and kittens from the community. A total of 1,280 cats and kittens were cared for throughout 2020. SafeHaven is happy to have the privilege of saying "YES" to so many felines in need. But we don't do so without your help. Every year around this time, SafeHaven begins preparing for kitten season.

Kitten season, known as feline breeding season, takes place during warm months (typically March through October, but varies across the country), and many shelters experience the bulk of their cat and kitten intake during this time. Due to the pandemic beginning last spring and the closures (and limited availability) of so many veterinary clinics, unfortunately, we are preparing for one of our busiest kitten seasons yet.

If you are interested in fostering, donating, or helping with this busy time in any way, please feel free to email our team at fostercare@safehavenhumane.com. The saying "It takes a village" has never applied more!

Thank you for your continued support through times like these and for allowing us to save so many lives and assist in finding their 'Happily Ever Afters'!

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The best way to support SafeHaven through Kitten Season is by purchasing our most needed items to use here in the shelter and to send home with our team of dedicated foster parents. If you can help, here are a few of the most crucial items used for kittens:

Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR®)

Formula for bottle baby kittens who come to SafeHaven without a momma kitty Heating Pads

Microwaveable or Electric Nipple Syringes High Quality Cat and Kitten Food Kitchen Scales