Happy Tails

“Mayhem was adopted spring break 2024 and has been chirping and squeaking her way into our family. She loves to talk to you at 3am, wakes up her favorite teenager every morning for school with biscuits, and likes to annoy her older cat sister by jumping on her head on their way out the door for food. She has created a wonderful mayhem in our home, living up to her name.” 🖤🐈‍⬛

We love it! Thanks to Mayhem’s family for sharing this adorable update.

“Dom is such a sweet boy and I’m so glad to have a new friend! In his first week with me, he’s met Santa and a lot of littles and is doing amazing!”

So good to hear! Dom is lucky to have found you Tami. Thanks for sharing this adorable photo of Dom in his elf hat. We love it.

“We just wanted to share that we very much love Blaze.

He’s such a sweet boy, and has really warmed up and come alive in the week he’s been here. It was an amazing change to see his happy tail wag the moment he met our existing dogs (they were a bit less enthused, but are coming around slowly and surely!). He listens well, plays well, and relaxes wonderfully. He had a couple of accidents the first few days of peeing in the house, but we’ve since found our rhythm (and his), and he’s doing great. He is very food eager, and we are working on balancing that a bit as well, and he gets lots of treats and praise. We get up once in the middle of the night to let him out, which I think is on par for a 14wk old puppy. He HATES the leash, but we are building trust and confidence in him first at home, and are trying the leash bit by bit and will try a harness instead of attaching it to the collar to see if that makes him more comfortable.

Thank you so much for making our first shelter adoption experience so wonderful. We love him already, and my son is doing such a GREAT job being Blaze’s #1 buddy.”

What a great update! Thank you Coplin family for sharing – we know Blaze has found the perfect home!

“When we first met Parker he was a very shy little boy. We fell in love with his big ears and his calm nature. Parker had no problem using the stairs that we have for our two chihuahuas , even though he could’ve easily jumped. He was fascinated with our three Ninjas that roam the house (aka black cats: Luna, Binx and Jet). Parker finally met the one who runs the house, our big Orange kitty Tokkie. Tokkie informed Parker who is boss in this house and even though Parker is bigger, he is in charge. It took one day for him to to feel safe enough to spread out and fall asleep. He has fit into our crazy family perfectly. Parker loves to go on walks and car rides with us. We are working on meeting new people still. We just love when he gets the zoomies, running around our yard. Thank you for allowing us to adopt him!”

Awww – thank you Terri for adopting Parker. We can tell he is living his best life with your family!

“The Chicken (properly Chicken Butt…formerly Sir Pounce Alot) found ME. I was visiting SafeHaven to have a conversation about a Tom Cat in my neighborhood and my most wonderful Chicken drew my attention. His adorable somersaults caught my eye and when I opened his kennel he promptly climbed to my neck and curled up. I cried and it was all decided. He joined my husband and me and our 2 young cats at home and has never had an insecure day since. He’s cuddly and PLAYFUL and funny and VERY intelligent. I love to watch him learn as he’s very deliberate about it. He has favorite toys but honestly anything will do. Especially, his boy brother Eisenhower!”

Thank you Peggy for sharing Chicken’s update with us – we can tell he’s found his purr-fect family!

“From the minute his puppy picture was posted to the website, we knew this sweet boy was meant for us. Currently now 3 years old and 70lbs of fluff, Gus is loving life and even has a best friend cat brother who he cuddles and plays with. Gus enjoys giving kisses to every person he encounters, laying outside any chance he gets, and snuggling with his moms. He’s a very smart boy with a big heart and we couldn’t be happier he came into our lives!”

Thank you Miller family for sharing an update on Gus with us. His smile says it all – he’s found the best fur-ever family possible!

“I adopted Strudel from SafeHaven 3 years ago this October. At the time she was called Moonlight, and she came in with her sister who was adopted before her. When I came in to the location, it was early on in my journey of finding a cat companion – I’d only recently decided to actually follow through and adopt – and while I always intended on meeting her, I’d actually come in to look at someone else. I’m so thankful that cat had already been spoken for, because it gave me her instead.

Strudel is truly one of a kind, I call her my soulmate and firmly believe we were meant to be in each others lives. She is the sweetest, most loving being and is *so* smart. When I say she is perfect in almost every sense, I mean it. She spends all day purring, cuddles for hours, follows me like a shadow, and communicates her wants and needs daily. She is easy going and playful, well-mannered at the vet, and loves to rotate windows and watch the wildlife outside. Of course she has her moments, she loves to steal cured meats if given the chance and has a habit of scratching carpets when no-one’s looking, but the joy she brings every day dwarfs that easily. Everyone who has met her has remarked on how wonderful she is, and she’s helped fill more hearts than just my own. I wish I could share her with the whole world for how special she is, but figured the people who helped bring her to me would want to know she’s doing well the most. Thank you for finding her and taking care of her until I could, I can’t even imagine how my life would be if she hadn’t come into it.”

We’re so happy for Sol & Strudel for finding each other! Thank you for sharing your story with us!

Dani – formerly known as Sadie Know – was quiet and reserved during her time at the shelter. But her new family says that was all an act! Now that she has a home of her own, Dani’s true personality is shining through.

Her family describes her as insanely smart, playful, and goofy. She loves meeting new friends, sniffing out new adventures, and chasing her tail at record-breaking speeds. Dani has already mastered over a dozen tricks and cues, keeping everyone on their toes and laughing daily.

We’re so thrilled we could be part of Dani’s journey and help her find a family that truly adores her. Here’s to a lifetime of joy, belly rubs, and zoomies!

River (formerly Cider) arrived at SafeHaven with his siblings, all of them a little unsure of the world around them. He was shy, nervous, and in need of a patient heart to help him feel safe. Lucky for River, that’s exactly what he found! His amazing new family shared this sweet update with us:

“River was super shy when I first met him and now he is out of his shell. He is super lovable and loves to cuddle and fetch sticks. He even has some new furry friends he gets to play with. He is the perfect dog – I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in life.”

Stories like River’s remind us why we do what we do! Thank you to his family for giving him the love and support he needed to grow into the joyful pup he was always meant to be.

Just look at that smile – Colt is living his best life! This sweet boy was adopted 6 months ago, and he’s absolutely thriving in his forever home. Colt first arrived at SafeHaven in November and quickly became a Doggy Day Out rockstar, charming everyone with his lovable personality. But it wasn’t until January that he finally found his perfect match. Now? Colt enjoys long walks, playing fetch, making new friends (both human and canine!), and curling up for a cozy couch nap.

We are so happy that Colt and his amazing mom, Rebecca, found each other. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, joy, and tail wags!

When I first started doing doggy day outs with Vader, we instantly connected. He was so well behaved and had a smile on his face the entire time, whether we were on a walk, playing in my back yard, or getting a pup cup. I knew he was the dog for me after we were cuddling on my bed together one night and he closed his eyes with a smile still on his face and he started snoring, loud. I did a couple doggy day outs and one night in with Vader. After he stayed the night, I adopted him the next day. Vader adjusted really well into his new home. I had no problems with him when I first adopted him. It’s like he already knew he was home, forever.

He has a bunch of quirks that I just adore! He loves to talk when he’s playing with other dogs. He snores very loud when it’s bedtime. Vader likes to lay belly up with his four legs extended straight up in the air. Whenever there is food in his vicinity, his eyes get really wide with his ears slicked back, and he always is sitting ready to be given a treat (he does this really quickly, it’s super cute).

Get ready to smile – this update from Eva’s forever family is everything we hope for in a happy ending! “Eva joined our family on May 9, 2025 just 7 weeks after we lost our beloved Jake. We weren’t sure we were ready…until we saw her sweet face on SafeHaven’s page and fell in love. She’s our first puppy since 1982, and wow – what energy! But what Eva brings to our lives is immeasurable. She’s full of love (and kisses!), gets me outside every day, and has made our home feel whole again. Thank you SafeHaven for bringing us our angel. Eva is perfect and will be spoiled every single day.”