Ahimsa House

Originally, Ahimsa House maintained a central shelter for animals at a confidential location in metro Atlanta. In Fall 2006, we recognized the need to change our program model in an effort to operate more cost-effectively and to better serve victims statewide (see How We Help, below). In March 2007, Ahimsa House launched our redesigned direct services program, which houses animals via a network of foster homes and boarding facilities across the state.

To date (August 2024), Ahimsa House has provided over 198,000 nights of safe, confidential shelter for pets in need. In 2023, we assisted more humans and animals to safety than in any other year, with 198 people and their 365 pets entering our program. We also answered 3,785 calls to our 24-hour crisis line.

It costs us approximately $2,000 to care for one survivor’s pets. Often, our cost is much higher when survivors have multiple animals, when we receive exotic or unusual species such as horses, and/or when animals require extensive veterinary treatment due to injury or neglect.

Ahimsa House relies heavily on individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Ahimsa House services are available anywhere in Georgia and all services are completely free of charge.