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2010: U.S. Department of Agriculture approves Rural
Development loan for Safe Haven in March. General Contractor bids received May 20.
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2009: Safe Haven
continued to help Sussex dogs and cats, worked to get financing for building, and advertised for construction bids.
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2008: State & local building permits granted. Road & site improvements
completed. Dog transfer program started. Stray
Cat Trap-Neuter-Return started. Applied for construction grants from Longwood Foundation
and the Welfare Foundation of Wilmington.
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2007: Federal Wetlands permit
granted. Site development work begun. "Green"
architectural plans done.
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2006: Site plan developed. Partnerships
with local rescue groups formed.
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2004: Non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) status
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Shop at Our Online Store Art prints by
Andrew Criss and logo sportswear, coffee cups, note paper and more. Click here.
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Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
group dedicated to providing a No-Kill environment for abandoned and abused cats and dogs in Sussex County, Delaware.
This summer, we will start construction
of our No-Kill sanctuary for 400 cats and dogs on Shingle Point Road between Georgetown and Milton.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a Rural Development loan in March for our building. After the construction
start, the General Contractor is required to finish the building in 10 months, weather permitting.
This Spring, the Safe Haven Board of Directors re-engineeed the
building to comply with U.S. Department of Agriculture loan criteria. The sanctuary's design integrity and the animal
care functions for 400 cats and dogs have been retained. The "green" components and the appearance of the
buildings have been preserved. Due to the re-engineering, it was necessary to go out for bids again. The bids were received
on May 20, 2010. Since then, we worked with USDA on selection of the General Contractor firm which will construct the
sanctuary in the coming year.
With a proactive adoption policy, we expect to care for about 2,000 animals
annually in our sanctuary. The animals who cannot be quickly adopted will receive long-term housing or will live
out their natural lives at Safe Haven.
"As a true No-Kill shelter, no cats or dogs will be put down unless they have untreatable and unmanageable
medical conditions that cause pain which can not be controlled," says Executive Director Anne Gryczon, who has been
working for Safe Haven for 3 years. "The model for Safe Haven is Best Friends in Utah, which has been
proving since the 1980s that the No-Kill philosophy works. Safe Haven is completely committed to the Best Friends
approach."
Animal-Centered
Design
Safe Haven's design is unique because it will minimize the stress of the cats and dogs living there,
while keeping operational costs at a minimum. The cage-free indoor living spaces for 400 cats and dogs are heated, cooled,
and full of natural light from windows that can be opened in good weather. Compatible dogs will be paired up, and several
cats will be in each cat room to prevent isolation. There will also be areas where cats and dogs can interact with volunteers
and people interested in adopting pets. More on our building...
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Help homeless, needy cats and dogs
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Safe
Haven Supported by Delaware
Congressional Delegation
We are extremely grateful
to all of Safe Haven's supporters and we want to extend special thanks to our Congressional Delegation. Senator Thomas
Carper, Senator Ted Kaufman, and Congressman Mike Castle were very helpful in the USDA loan application process. Safe
Haven also wishes to thank the Longwood Foundation and Welfare Foundation of Wilmington for their grants. In addition, we
are always full of gratitude to our donors and volunteers who have worked so hard to bring a true No-Kill sanctuary to Sussex
County.
Bipartisan
Congressional Support
Senator Thomas Carper (D): “I have always supported animal protection bills, and understand the importance of protecting these innocent
creatures who cannot speak for them-selves. Safe Haven Sanctuary will serve as a model for others to follow.”
Senator Ted Kaufman
(D): “I wish the best of luck as the
sanctuary breaks ground, creates jobs, and begins caring for the many hungry and abandoned animals in Sussex County.” Congressman Mike Castle
(R): “Safe Haven's "green"
sanctuary will not only house needy animals, and benefit families in the community, but will also help boost the local economy.”
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New Dog and Cat Tee Shirts - Designed by Local Artist Andrew Criss
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Poker at the Beach will benefit Safe Haven on September
17. Click for more info
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Cause 4 Paws
will be held on the evening of Friday, October 22. Our 5th annual Cause 4 Paws auction will have our usual exciting
silent auction items, including fine art, wines, merchandise, gift certificates, services, and vacation packages. The event
theme is Oktoberfest with special Bavarian food, beer, and more.
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Safe Haven News
New Shelter Standards Law Delaware
passed a new law requiring basic standards of care in animal shelters to reduce the kill rate for homeless and abuse dogs
and cats and ensure uniform basic accountability to the public of shelter care for animals. Safe Haven Director Anne Gryczon
participated in the Governor's committee that developed the new law. More... TV
Story on the Makeover and Adoption of Smoke, who traveled to Maine in Safe Haven Transport More...
Lost Pet Bulletin Board.
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