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🖤 WARNING: A tiny shadow has been spotted at SAFE Haven… 👻🐈‍⬛ His name is Alex. He’s 11 weeks old, dressed permanently for spooky season, and rumored to possess terrifying supernatural powers, including: 🎃 Sudden bursts of kitten energy 🦇 Mysterious nighttime zoomies 👀 Appearing silently when snacks are opened 🖤 Stealing hearts with absolutely no remorse Alex is a sweet black kitten who gets along with other cats and is ready to haunt his very own home. Forget ghosts. The only thing you should be afraid of this spooky season is someone adopting Alex before you do. 👻 🐾 Ready to make Alex yours? Fill out an adoption application today, then come meet this adorable little house panther at SAFE Haven for Cats!

Hey there, I'm Chartreuse! Yes, like the color. I got my name from my eyes, a bright yellow-green that really pops against all this shiny black fur. I'm 12 weeks old and already have a toy collection, including a tiny burger I take very seriously. I'm more of a meat and greet kind of kitten. October is Black Cat Awareness Month, so it's the purr-fect time to come say hi. Click the link in the bio to meet me!

Hey there, I'm Woodstock! 🐈‍⬛ I'm 7 months old and fully stocked with cuddles, curiosity, and zoomies. I'm good with other cats too, so if you already have a furry roommate, knock on wood, we'll get along great. Don't let the black fur fool you. I'm not here to trick you, only to treat you. Come meet me, because I think we'd be a purr-fect fit! Click the link in the bio to meet me!

💔 182 days. That’s how long Binary Fission has been waiting for someone to choose him. For six months, he’s watched people walk past his cage, meet other cats, and leave with their new best friends. And Binary Fission is still here. Still waiting. We know why finding his person has been hard. Binary Fission isn’t your typical cuddly cat. He’s got BIG energy, a little attitude, and strong opinions about when he wants to be touched. He’s easy to play with, but sometimes tough to pet. And life in a shelter cage is especially hard for a cat like him. But we’ve seen another side of Binary Fission. ❤️ In a foster home, where he had room to roam and space to be himself, he started seeking out affection, rubbing against legs, and even snuggling. That’s the cat we want someone to get to know. 🐾 His perfect person? Someone who loves a cat with personality. Someone who enjoys playtime, understands feline body language, and doesn’t need a lap cat to feel loved. Someone with a quiet, adult home, plenty of space to explore, and the patience to let a relationship grow on his terms. Maybe someone who works from home and would love an entertaining companion throughout the day. Binary Fission doesn’t need everyone to love him. He just needs ONE person who sees how special he is. 182 days is a long time to wait. We’d love for him to spend the rest of October discovering what it feels like to finally be home. ❤️ Could you be his person? Come meet Binary Fission at SAFE Haven for Cats. And if he’s not your match, please share his story. The person he’s been waiting for might be someone you know. #raleighnc #rescuecat #adoptme

Despite what you may have heard, black cats have a long history of being considered GOOD luck. British and Irish sailors once welcomed black cats aboard their ships because they believed they brought good fortune and safe travels. ⛵️🍀 So really, adopting a black cat might be the luckiest thing you do all year. And adopting TWO? We can only assume that doubles it. ✨ Sweetie Pie and Taven, our 9-years-young bonded Cats of the Month, are ready to test this theory. Type LUCKY in the comments below to get a link to meet these cats in your DMs!! Come boost your luck at SAFE Haven. 🖤🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ #adoptme #raleighnc #blackcat

Service can be a powerful way to care for your community, and that includes its cats. 🐾 When you volunteer with SAFE Haven for Cats, your time helps keep cats comfortable, healthy, and loved while they wait for homes. Whether you clean, organize, lend a hand at an event, or spend time socializing cats, every task supports our no-kill mission. Ready to serve your community and support cats? Sign up to volunteer on our website. Click the link in our bio.

Hi, I'm Crab Apple! 🐾 I'm a 17-week-old buff tabby and brown-spotted girl with a name as fun as my personality. I get along great with other cats, so I'd fit right in with some feline company already in the mix. I'm still young and growing every day, but I've already got plenty of curiosity and charm to share. Click the link in the bio to meet me at SAFE Haven for Cats!

Hey there, I'm Dex! King of head bonks and master of affection! 💕 I'm a sweet 2 year 9 month old brown tabby boy who absolutely LOVES being around people. Head bonks are my love language. I'll happily use them to let you know when I'm ready for some cuddles and attention. I'm a big fan of mealtime too, so we'll have plenty of bonding time over treats and meals! I'm Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) positive, but don't let that stop you from getting to know me. FIV doesn't define me or limit my ability to love. I've got so much affection to give. If you're looking for a sweet boy who will make you feel loved every single day, I might be your guy! I do best as a solo kitty or with selective cat friends who appreciate my laid-back vibe. Come meet me at SAFE Haven for Cats!

Hi, I'm Beef Stew! 🐾 I'm a 3-year-old brown tabby with a name that's basically a promise: hearty, comforting, and full of good stuff. I'm looking for a cozy home where I can be the star of the show, no roommates required (unless they're the right kind of cat friend). Toss in a soft bed and some good snacks, and I'm easy to please. Click the link in the bio to meet me at SAFE Haven for Cats!

WE DID IT! 🎉 We reached our goal and got 107 cats adopted this August during Clear the Shelters Month. Spirit Week brought the energy, the costumes, and most importantly, the adoptions! Biggest thank you to all of the adopters, the sharers, the believers, and everyone who dressed up to make a difference. Clear the Shelters Month may be ending, but the impact will last forever. Meet the cats still looking for forever homes on our website. Link in bio.

🏠🐾 Come inside a SAFE Haven foster home! Ever wonder what it takes to foster a cat? Meet Jess and Justin, one of our amazing foster families, as they give you a tour of their foster room and show you how they make their temporary guests feel safe, comfortable, and loved. And here’s the best part: You don’t need to be a cat expert to foster. You need a little space, some time, and a big heart. 🩷 We’re looking for more foster families to open their homes to kitties in need. You can make a BIG difference for a cat while they wait for their forever home. 🐱 If you have a spare bedroom, office, bathroom, or other quiet space, you could give a SAFE Haven cat a comfortable place to stay. Apply on our website to become a foster family today! #raleighnc #fosterkittens #rescuecats

🖤 BEWARE THE BLACK CAT 🖤 BUT KEEP READING 🖤 They lurk in shadows. They appear silently at your side. Their eyes glow in the darkness. And once invited into your home, they may remain there… FOREVER. 🐈‍⬛🕯️ Not because of a curse. It’s because you will love them too much ever to let them go. The truly frightening tale? Adopters can overlook black cats. Research has found that black cats may wait longer for homes, and one study of an urban public shelter found they had the lowest adoption rate among the coat colors studied. This spooky season, invite a little darkness into your life. Adopt a black cat from SAFE Haven and prepare to be haunted by purrs, head bumps, midnight zoomies, and unconditional love. 🦇 The darkness is waiting for you. Adopt it. And now for some wonderful news: our cats of the month - Taven and Sweetie Pie, the adorable black cats featured in this video, have just been adopted! Their happily-ever-after has begun. 🖤🐾 #AdoptABlackCat #SpookySeason #raleighnc

Who needs riches when you have a cat in a coat of many colors? Dolly had her Coat of Many Colors, and at SAFE Haven, we have a whole shelter of them. 🐈🌈 🖤 Sleek black 🧡 Bright orange 🤍 Snowy white 🩶 Soft gray 🤎 Tabby stripes 🧡🖤🤍 Calico patches 🤍🖤 Tuxedos dressed for every occasion Every coat is different. Every pattern is beautiful. And underneath all those colors? A cat hoping to find someone who thinks their particular coat is the prettiest one of all. 💕 You don’t need money to be rich when you have a cat waiting for you at home. ❤️ Come meet SAFE Haven’s cats of many colors and find the one that belongs in your family. 🐾 #dollyparton #AdoptACat #CatsOfManyColors #TriangleNC #CatAdoption

Hey there, I'm Gourgiest! 🧡 Big, beautiful, and full of personality, I'm the perfect mix of playful and laid-back. One minute I'm chasing my favorite toy, the next I'm lounging in my bed watching the world go by (and maybe judging you a little, but only a little). I come as a package deal with my best friend, Chili Cheese Dog, and we're hoping to find our forever home together. Double the cuddles, double the laughs, and double the love, what's not to love about that? Click the link in the bio to learn more and come meet us at SAFE Haven for Cats! 🐾

Hey there, I'm Vin! 🐾 I'm a 15-week-old brown tabby tux, so I'm always dressed for the occasion, and I think the occasion is you taking me home. I'm a total catch. I've got big ears, a white bib, and kitten zoomies that are fast and furry-ous. My resting face comes off as sleepy, but I'm just saving my energy for the best part of my day: meeting you! Come meet me, and let's make this the most vin-tage friendship ever. Meet me through the link in our bio!

Hey there, I'm Stimpy! I'm 1 year old, and yes, this is my resting face. I call it "too cozy to care." I'm a brown and white tabby with a soft blanket, a very full nap schedule, and a talent for doing absolutely nothing. I'm told that's called being purr-fectly relaxed. If you're looking for a roommate who takes snooze time as seriously as you do, I'm your kitty. Click the link in the bio to meet me!

Taven and Sweetie Pie have found the puurrrfect forever home! Cue the Happy dance. Black cats are often the last to get picked at the shelter, even though they've got just as much love to give. If you've got room in your heart (and your home), meet our black cats by visiting the link in our bio🖤

It's Black Cat Awareness Month! 🖤 Contrary to old superstition, black cats aren't bad luck, they're just extra sleek, extra sassy, and extra deserving of a good home. All month, we're giving our black cats some well-earned main character energy. Meet our black cats by clicking the link in our bio!

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