Surrendering Your Pet:

Because we don't euthanize to make space for more you must have an appointment to relinquish your pet. You can schedule your appointment by calling 541-928-2789. Please fill out the cat or dog questionairre prior to your appointment and bring the form with you. For more information on Benton County's (Heartland Humane Society's) admission policy please visit their website.

The surrendering of your feline or canine companion can be a very difficult time for you and your family. If you can no longer care for your pet, it is important that you research and understand your options – your pet’s life depends on it.

As a shelter with a No-Kill Philosophy, SafeHaven will not euthanize dogs or cats in the program to make room for more. By managing admissions, SafeHaven is committed to finding a home for every single animal admitted. SafeHaven prioritizes animals in desperate need. As a result, there is almost always a wait. This is particularly true for cats right now.

SafeHaven accepts only owner surrendered dogs and puppies (strays must be brought to Linn County Dog Control and serve stray time) we also accept owner surrender and stray cats and kittens. We currently accept stray cats and kittens as there is no county facility for cats at this time. SafeHaven is currently unable to take feral cats; we have neither the staff, handling equipment or cages to do so safely. If you just need the cat(s) spayed or neutered and can continue caring for them, contact the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon to find out when their next clinic is. Or call your local veterinarian to see if they spay/ neuter feral cats.