Safe Haven Pet Spa

10/22/2025

Kisses from Victor! I love this boy!

09/26/2025

Buddy and Pumpkin are ready for fall! Hopefully fall weather comes to Jackson soon!

09/13/2025

Behind the scenes on Ellie's creative groom!

09/11/2025

What does enrichment look like? Enrichment training looks like Knox enjoying some peanut butter while getting a few bigger tangles brushed out. Knox is going through coat change, and this was the first time he had to have significant brushing done at the groomers. The peanut butter treat communicates to Knox that he is safe and that we are trying to help him.

09/06/2025

Luke got to spend his birthday being pampered with some enrichment activities and a face, feet, and f***y haircut! And we ended the spa day with a little birthday party! Thank you to Paws and Whiskers Pet Pantry for the bandana and hat and The Wag Booth for the cookie!

08/06/2025

Please consider adopting a pit bull from the shelter! They are some of the best dogs and are so eager to please their owners. They are also the most at risk of being put down in a shelter. If you are wanting to add a new family member, please consider a rescued pit bull!

📣 A Heartfelt Plea From Your Local Shelter 🐾

We need to be honest with you - our shelter is in crisis.

This year alone, we’ve seen a massive spike in owner surrenders, abandoned dogs, and strays. We are completely overwhelmed. There are more dogs coming in than there are homes available. If this continues, euthanasia will be the only option for dogs we simply don’t have space for.

We take in nearly 1,000 dogs each year, and 700–800 of them are pit bulls or pit mixes—the very dogs who often have the hardest time finding homes.

We know some people think they can drop off their dog without worry because we’re a “no-kill” shelter-but that’s not the reality.

🚫 Dogs who pose any risk to public safety-whether from actual behavior or even fear-based reactivity-can be euthanized. Even dogs who are just scared and acting out because they’re stressed may not be safe to place in the community. We are a City department. The city can not, and should not, risk the safety of our residents, their children, or their pets.

💔 Please, do not bring your dog to the shelter unless it is truly a last resort.
If you’re struggling, reach out. We may be able to help you keep your pet with resources, support, or guidance.

✅ We also offer FREE spay and neuter services for pit bulls and pit mixes.
Unwanted litters lead directly to overcrowded shelters—and ultimately, to euthanasia. Fixing your dog saves lives.

🛑 Get your pets fixed.
🛑 Don’t get a dog unless you’re ready for a lifelong commitment.
🛑 Ask for help before surrendering.

We’re full. The rescues are full. The crisis is real. And the dogs are paying the price.

Please share this message. Help us protect the dogs who are already here.
Be part of the solution. They need you. 🐾

07/30/2025

Ellie rocked her orchid groom at the Jackson Pets Rock!! Fest! We’ll be posting a video soon with a behind the scenes look at the creative grooming process. Thank you to Flux Photo for capture this picture!

07/28/2025

One person said, “Poor dog!” We said, “Yes, Poor Ellie! She got two straight days of attention, love, special treats, and pets— her siblings were so jealous that they cried the whole time and kept trying to jump on the table!”

07/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who came and visited our booth at the Pets Rock!! Fest! We had an awesome time with all of you! A big thanks to the real stars of the show: all the pups who came out to make it a great day! And a special thanks to Ellie, our little orchid, who was so sweet to everyone who wanted to see her creative groom!