Our Mission

• S.A.F.E. House exists to rescue and rehabilitate abandoned, abused and unwanted dogs that might otherwise be euthanized due to illness, injury or overpopulation and place them in loving, permanent homes.

• We also exist to educate the public about spaying and neutering of animals, heartworm and flea prevention and behavioral issues regarding dogs and puppies.

• In doing so, we will cooperate with and support other animal rescue organizations and shelters.

Our Values

• We believe that all dogs have value. The value of the dog is not based on pure-bred lineage or the monetary value assigned by society or the marketplace.

• We believe that all dogs should be spayed or neutered to prevent further unwanted animals.

• We believe that all dogs deserve a permanent, loving home of their own.

• We believe that in the temporary absence of a loving, permanent home, dogs should receive foster care in carefully selected homes in order to better evaluate and prepare the dog for placement in a permanent home.

• We believe that all dogs should reside primarily inside the home as a member of the family.

• We believe that all dogs should receive a high quality pet food, water, shelter and protection from harm.

• We believe that all dogs deserve routine veterinary care, including veterinarian recommended immunizations, heartworm prevention and flea prevention.

• We believe that all dogs deserve prompt, competent and compassionate veterinary services for illness or injury.

• We believe that all dogs should wear collars with identification tags at all times.

• We believe that all dogs and their human companions benefit from basic obedience lessons.

• We believe that humane euthanasia should be used as a last resort to end undue pain and suffering or for an aggressive or dangerous dog.

• We believe that sharing one’s life with a dog enriches both lives immeasurably.