WHAT IS S.A.F.E. ANIMAL HAVEN RESCUE?
S.A.F.E. (Spay/Neuter, Adoption, Foster and Education) Animal Haven is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal rescue group located in Matthews, North Carolina. Our purpose is to serve as a community resource for information about companion animals and their care, the importance of spay/neuter to reduce the shelter population and to provide rescue for homeless dogs and place them in foster homes where they will be provided the love and care they need to become happy, healthy, adoptable pets.
ADOPT
FOSTER
FOSTER
Fostering provides a taste of the "good life" these pups have never known.
VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER
We are 100% volunteer-run. Community volunteers are always welcome.
DONATE
Let's Get Social
Please join our Facebook Page so you will be up-to-date on all the great work our group is doing for the animals in the community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Canned Food Drive for Our Senior Dogs
Some of our senior pups have decided that dry food just isn’t their thing anymore—and who can blame them? To help keep their bellies full and tails wagging, we're currently holding a canned food drive just for them!
We've made it easy to help:
Visit our Chewy Wish List to send much-needed canned food directly to our rescue. Or, you can drop it off at one of our adoption events shown below.
Thank you for supporting our sweet seniors! ❤️🐾
Upcoming S.A.F.E. Animal Haven Adoption Events
🐦 Backyard Birds
📅 Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1819 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews, NC
Please join us to meet our adoptable dogs!
Can I crash on your couch?
We would love to pull more dogs to help the overloaded shelter make space and save lives. We have had to stop pulling due to lack of foster homes.
Have a little extra love to give? Our furry friends are looking for temporary homes, and you could be the hero they need! 🏡❤️
We provide everything you need. You supply the love. Apply today and save a life.
We want to remind everyone to check out our Amazon Wishlist. These kinds of donations go far to support our fosters and allow us to focus on the medical and supportive care. Please share the list with your friends. Thank you as always for your support!
Your time is the most precious thing you can donate to S.A.F.E. Animal Haven. We need volunteers to:
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Participate and assist with various public events
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Help by fostering an animal in your home
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Coordinate and assist with fundraisers/sponsors/donation drives
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Assist with educational programs
Can You Help?
CONTACT US
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S.A.F.E. Animal Haven Rescue
Serving Matthews, NC, Charlotte, NC
& surrounding areas within an hour of Charlotte
PO Box 3206
Matthews, NC 28106