Author Archives: Joyce McKay

Scaredy Cat School Diary

The Scaredy Cat School Diaries are back. Teacher has just issued diaries to each kitty for them to journal as part of their journey. Kitties who had journals before have graduated and are in their forever homes, but back by … Continue reading

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Winter Hours

The Safe Haven Adoption Center is now open 11-4pm Wed-Sat. Our Thrift Shop, next to the Wells IGA, is open Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun 11-5pm. 12-5 Thurs. Sat 11-6pm.

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Abandoned, declawed and terrified

They had to move out. The family took what they wanted. But they left behind their cat. They managed to pack up the TV, stereo, appliances and clothing, but closed the door on their cat. She didn’t fit into their … Continue reading

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Meet Coco and Pebbles

Many of you know that author Ernest Hemingway was a huge cat fancier. Papa acquired his first cat from a sea captain in Key West, Florida. That kitty was six-toed (polydactyl) and from him sprang many more “double-pawed” kitties whose … Continue reading

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Giant Spring Yard Sale May 17-18 NO May 24-25!

UPDATE: The forecast for this weekend looks lousy, so we’re postponing it one week — to May 24-25! Our first-of-the-season Spring Yard Sale is scheduled for May 17-18 24-25 (weather permitting) outdoors at Safe Haven Adoption Center, 1616 Post Road, Wells. … Continue reading

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Supply of needy kittens always exceeds demand

Luckily, adoptions have been brisk. Five more Safe Haven kitties are on their way to great homes. But no sooner is that accomplished than we get a phone call about more cats in dire need. Last Sunday we started out … Continue reading

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Adoption Event this Saturday

We hope you’ll come to St. David’s Episcopal Church, Rt. 1, Kennebunk, this Saturday (March 8) between 10am-3pm. You’ll meet some of Safe Haven’s adorable adoptables, like Moxie here. We appreciate St. David’s Carolyn Gowdy and her great love for … Continue reading

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