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Our Mission is to Change Their World,
One Rescue at a Tim
e

​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
ADOPT

Ready to meet your new best friend?

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
DONATE

Everyone can play a part, big or small.

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.
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Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOW TAKING ORDERS!
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We are taking orders now for 4 varieties of coffee cakes, voted the best by QVC shoppers for over 20 years! This is one of our most popular fundraisers every year. You'll want one of every flavor! They have a two week shelf life and freeze beautifully for up to 12 months.

 

Orders will be available for pickup on Nov 24, just in time for Thanksgiving. The pickup location is in Matthews near Michaels.

The last day to order is October 25th so act quickly!

 

Support S.A.F.E. and give your family the best coffee cake there is. It's a win-win! They make great hostess, corporate or co-worker gifts!

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Join us at Pawsitively Matthews
Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 10am-3pm


A fun day for dogs and their people in Stumptown Park!

We hope you can join us at this special event where we will bring our adoptable dogs to meet you and enjoy the day! Pet-friendly vendors line the park, along with food trucks, demo areas and more!
Come hang out with your dog, meet our dogs, do some shopping, have a craft beer in the fall sunshine, and spend the day listening
to some great tunes in the park! Live music on the Lee Myers Stage at 12 Noon & 2pm.

Adoption Event!
Everyone is invited to meet and hold one of our sweet  foster dogs. All available for adoption!
WHEN: November 16, 2024
TIME: 10:30am - 2pm
WHERE: White Duck Taco - 131 E John St., Suite A, Matthews, NC
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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!

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Your time is the most precious thing you can donate to S.A.F.E. Animal Haven. We need volunteers to:
 

  • Participate and assist with various public events

  • Help by fostering an animal in your home

  • Coordinate and assist with fundraisers/sponsors/donation drives

  • 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

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