Photo Essay at SafeHaven Humane Shelter

The SafeHaven Humane Shelter, located 33071 Highway 34 SE, Albany, OR does not believe in euthanizing for space. Here, they work tirelessly to provide a warm temporary home for cats and dogs.

For Christmas, SafeHaven created a giving tree for their animals, with pictures of all the furry friends people can donate to even adopt this winter.

There are several ways to volunteer at SafeHaven, including morning cleaning assistant, dog socialization, cat socialization, photographer, community outreach, fundraising/special events and foster care provider. For more volunteer information, follow this link at http://www.safehavenhumane.com/?q=node/20 or give them a call at 541-928-2789.

Alicia Neuschwander instructs her children on the proper ways to hold a cat in the cat's room. The cat being held is Meeko, a female Snowshoe Siamese X, only three years old.

Moving clockwise is Alicia, Caitlynn, age 8, Elsa, age 5 and Maggin, who is holding Meeko, age 4.

The cat's room is well lit and warm. These felines enjoy being able to lounge around and spend some time out of their cages. Pictured is Caitlynn, comforting a new friend.
SafeHaven is able to provide shelter for around 60 cats and between 30 to 40 dogs at one time. SafeHaven has earning revenue to afford renovations for a new, larger location. In about two years from now, they hope to have the means to renovate their new home, which would allow more cats and dogs to be sheltered.

Meeko takes a liking to Caitlynn.

In a slightly more active area, Calvin Prucha, age 11 spends some time teaching Malamute mix puppies how to earn their treats. The Malamute mix puppies are new to the shelter. Sadly, puppies tend to find homes quicker than older dogs.
Calvin enjoys his time with the puppies. They certainly enjoy those tasty treats he offers.