Haven Acres Cat Sanctuary was established in 2003 by three individuals driven by a strong desire to help the many stray, feral, and unwanted cats in Alachua County. The sanctuary is located in High Springs, Florida, which is about 20 minutes outside of Gainesville, Florida. Since its inception, no cat that has needed help has been turned away.

Cats that live at the sanctuary are kept on a healthy diet (Science Diet) and are provided with safe, secure housing. Along with being spayed/neutered they are also provided with any other medical attention needed. Many of the cats are adoptable and wait for a forever home to come get them. Cats that are less adoptable due to age, temperament, or color have a safe, loving home at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives.

Final hearing, please help -

Friends,

We have a date for the final hearing to determine if we will again receive a special exception permit to continue operating Haven Acres Cat Sanctuary in Alachua County. Please mark your calendars and if there is any way for you to attend, PLEASE DO. The date is Tuesday, May 12, 2009, time is 5:00 PM. The hearing will be held in the Jack Durance Auditorium of the Alachua County Admin Building, located at 12 SE 1st St in Gainesville.

We will have bright yellow tags saying something like " We support Haven Acres" on the table outside the auditorium. Please wear them to show the county commissioners whose side you are on. It is very important that we have as many people there as possible. You can also email the County Commissioners at: bocc@alachuacounty.us

If you would also like to provide written comments to the Staff of Department of Growth Management, you can send them to 10 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville Florida 32601-6294. Copies of the comments will be provided to the County Commissioners before the hearing. If you have any questions of staff, or desire further info, please contact the Developement Services Section at 352-374-5249.

Haven Acres Cat Sanctuary
PO Box 2208
High Springs, FL 32655
Phone: 386-454-0383
Please visit our website at www.havenacres.org
Email: sazerac@alltel.net