Shop: Cattail Farm, 1784 Post Road, Wells, open 11am-4pm seven days a week (weather permitting)
Shelter: 1420 Post Road, next to the Wells Public Library 207-646-1611 Open 11:30am -1:30pm Mon – Friday, weekends by appointment.
Mail: PO Box 91, Wells, ME 04090
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Here’s a recent feature in the Weekly Sentinel
Safe Haven’s Cattail farmhouse is the arena where Leonardo the Great has performed his feats of Olympian agility nonstop, ever since this 12-week-old discovered he could walk.
Since then, Leonardo has perfected double backflips, zillions of zoomies, and near death-defying leaps to the awe and sometimes alarm of our volunteers.
He has also won everyone’s hearts for his cuteness, his zest for life and gosh darned good looks. His mother, Sassy, has done all she can with him. He is beyond her ability to keep track of him, and hold him down long enough for a good motherly ear washing.
I personally think Leonardo has perhaps inherited the spirits of his 3 siblings who died soon after birth. Before departing, they willed him their exuberance and their life force, all the energy of the lives they didn’t get to enjoy this time around.
Without his siblings to swat him and keep him in line when he’d do something out of bounds, Leonardo simply assumed the attitude that the world is his oyster, and he can pretty much do whatever he wishes with his energy.
And Leonardo does just that. He plays all day; he ignores his mamma’s glare which says, “Leonardo! Stop hanging upside down and get yourself over here for a whisker straightening.”
Kittens like Leonardo are the ones you have to watch carefully. Don’t leave your refrigerator door open, not even for a second. Same goes for your toilet, your dryer, dishwasher and so on. His energy is boundless. Don’t recline your recliner until you check that he’s not hiding inside it. same goes for your foldout sofa.
And for heaven’s sake, DON’T open the door to your home until you’re sure he is securely inside. He is an escape artist.
Now and then yes, Leonardo does get cuddly. Well, kinda. For example, he LOVES having you play with him, and he’ll purr loudly as you do. Then he’ll lie down next to you when he needs to rest and recharge his batteries.
As Leonardo gets older, he’ll settle down and be your sweet companion. But right now, he’s fulfilling his siblings’ wishes, to use and enjoy their boundless kitten energy.
If you’re fast, smart, quick on your feet, and looking for an absolutely adorable tiger kitten who will add so much joy and energy to your home life, call Nancy at 207-229-7094. Or fill out your application www.safehavenhumanesociety.org adoptable pets.
Our shelter at 1420 Post Road is open weekdays from 11:00 – 1:30, weekends by appt. 207-646-1611.
Our shop at 1784 Post Road, Wells is open 7 days a week from 11-4. Donations can be brought on Saturdays from 12-3pm. Household items, home décor, small furniture, antiques, anything vintage, gently used clothing, linens, craft supplies, especially yarns and fabrics, and art are all welcome. Please no books right now, we are overstocked. If you have large items please call 207-229-8314 and text photos. We hope to be hiring movers once or twice a month to pick up heavy loads.
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Safe Haven has many adoptable kitties. You can now view them in person! No appointment necessary. Visit our shelter at 1420 Post Road, Wells, next to the Wells Public Library, between 11am and 1:30pm weekdays, and weekends by appointment. FMI 207-646-1611.
As our shop continues to grow, we’re currently enlisting several more volunteers to price donations. Volunteers will be taught how to research and price items and mark them to be ready for display in our shop. You’ll work with another volunteer, for 3 hours once a week. Please text 207-229-8314. Thank you.
Speaking of shopping, you could buy us something from our Amazon Wish List. Thanks so much for all your support!
Donations of cat food, litter and cleaning supplies are always needed and very welcome. Bring them in during business hours any day of the week.
It’s never too late to provide shelter for any outdoor cats you see in your yard. Please don’t turn your back on them. Maine winters show no mercy to cats and kittens outside. If you know someone who is overwhelmed with cats or may be neglecting their pets, please don’t ignore that. You are that animal’s life link. Every life matters. Thank you.
