About Safe Haven
Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Sussex County is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment for homeless, neglected, abused and orphaned cats and dogs in Sussex County, Delaware. Please join our effort to construct an animal-friendly,
Values and Goals
With help from caring people like you, Safe Haven is creating a no-kill sanctuary that, once in operation, will:
- Develop a safe, animal-centered adoption program leading to the permanent placement of our shelter animals.
- Provide “Life Assurance;” long-term housing, or a permanent home, at the sanctuary for cats and dogs who are not readily adoptable.
- Provide life-long care at the sanctuary, or a secure and supported adoption, for bequeathed animals through our “Home for Life” program.
- Work creatively with animal guardians to help them keep their animals.
- Engage only in true euthanasia, when it is in the best interest of the animal, never for the sake of convenience.
- Through qualified, compassionate, and dedicated personnel and volunteers, ensure that all animals at the sanctuary have access to appropriate health care, including spay and neuter service.
- Create a LEED-certified, “Green” sanctuary, including nature-trails, an arboretum and the use of eco-friendly building and landscape practices.
- Increase community awareness of the needs and special gifts of cats and dogs through educational seminars addressing the care of companion animals.
- Establish an aggressive low/no cost Spay/Neuter program for animals of limited-income residents and feral/barn cats.
- Collaborate with other animal organizations in Sussex County, Delaware, and Nationally to create a continuum of support services for homeless cats and dogs, leading to Delaware becoming a NO-KILL state.
- Once Delaware becomes a No-Kill state and as our endowment grows:
- Assist limited-income residents with the medical care of their animals.
- Assist neighboring counties and states in becoming No-Kill.
PO Box 430