Gift & Thrift

Thank you North Albany IGA Supermarket for choosing SafeHaven as the nonprofit of the month for their Roundup For Charity fundraiser! During January, 100% of all the roundup donations were given to SafeHaven, totaling $2406.20.

North Albany IGA has been a long time supporter of SafeHaven and this is the second time they have featured SafeHaven as their Roundup Charity of the month!

Visit Spirit Espresso for your daily cup of Joe on Friday, April 8th and 20% of the whole day’s proceeds will be donated to SafeHaven Humane Society! This is the fifth year in a row that Kelly Robbins, owner and SafeHaven Board Member, has hosted this fundraiser that has generated thousands of dollars for the animals at SafeHaven. Thank you Kelly!

On February 16th, we were invited to The Historic Carousel & Museum in Albany for a Volunteer Open House. We were there from 10 AM to 2 PM to answer any questions community members had about volunteering at SafeHaven. It was great to get out in the community and talk to people about volunteering to help the animals!

We all love animals here, but could do without a bunch of dust bunnies! Here are three great spring cleaning tips for pet owners.

BREATH OF FRESH AIR! Deodorize carpets, couches, and your pet’s bed with baking soda. Sprinkle over the area, let rest for 10-20 minutes and vacuum it up.

Want to add a little extra fresh boost? Try adding your favorite essential oil, that is also safe for pets, to the baking soda before dusting it over the area you wish to clean. Did you just come home to a Lavender field? Your guests will think so and look how relaxed Fido is!

CAT BOX OVERHAUL. Weather permitting, empty out your litter box completely, scrub out and spray the box with dish soap and rinse with a hose. Don’t forget to clean the outside of the box and the lid. Dry it well and add new litter. Remember, cat’s don’t have owners…they have staff. Make that box shine!

DO YOU HAVE “DOG GLITTER” EVERYWHERE? Get that stubborn pet hair that the vacuum just can’t seem to pick up. Try using a damp rubber glove to collect pet hair from your furniture. Are you and your pet the adventurous types? Rubbing your car seats gently with a pumice stone will get that tricky hitch-hiking hair out of your car.

Want to boost that freshness? Add a 10-15 drops of essential oil in a glass spray bottle, mix it with rubbing alcohol, and give those seats a couple of spritz! Viola! You’re ready to hit the road again.

Looking to minimize clutter or thinking about tossing out the old and bringing in the new? Our two locations accept gently used items that may be taking up space in your home. Visit our website www.safehavenhumane.org/shop for more info! Spring into action and bring your items in. Imagine the great feeling of a clean, uncluttered home all while helping homeless dogs, cats and even bunnies!