Help homeless, needy cats and dogs

A big hug for the big dog (a visitor from Doggies at the Beach)

Years of Steady Progress

2010: U.S. Department of Agriculture approves Rural Development loan for Safe Haven in March. R.Y. Johnson and Son, Inc. selected as General Contractor. Construction start in Fall.

2009: Safe Haven continued to help Sussex dogs and cats, worked to get financing for building, and advertised for construction bids.

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.

2007:  Federal Wetlands permit granted. Site development work begun. "Green" architectural  plans done.

2006: Site plan developed.  Partnerships with local rescue groups formed.

2005: Land Purchased

2004: Non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) status approved

Lois Fargo, Cofounder of Safe Haven, & Executive Director Anne Gryczon (right)

Safe Haven Board of Directors
Harold E. Dukes, Jr. Chairman	Attorney, Tunnell and Raysor
Tom Poor                   Vice Chairman	Owner, Bin 66 Fine Wines
Rick Kirchoff Treasurer	Owner, Canalside Inn, Rehoboth Beach
Diane Meier Secretary	Urban/Environmental Planner (retired)
Larry Adams	Architect
Jane Blue	Operations Manager, Bristol-Myers Squibb (retired)
Karen Campbell	Internet Sales
Lois Fargo	President, Coastal Printing and Graphics (retired)