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Foster an Animal Victim of Domestic Violence
ORGANIZATION: Ahimsa House, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Ahimsa House's foster homes for the animal victims of domestic violence are a vital part of our core program, the Emergency Animal Safehouse Services program. We seek to house pets in foster homes wherever possible (as opposed to boarding facilities) to give them the most comforting and home-like atmosphere possible.
If you love and care about animals and want to help them enjoy the lives they deserve, please become an Ahimsa House foster care provider today! We need foster homes for dogs, cats, and occasionally other animals like hamsters, rabbits, and birds...we have even had an iguana and a horse! You'll be taking in the pets of domestic violence victims until they get "back on their feet" in a safe, non-abusive environment--usually 30 to 60 days (but sometimes longer or shorter; we handle each situation on a case-by-case basis according to the needs of both the foster volunteer and the pet). There are no out-of-pocket costs to providing foster care, and you don't have to be an "expert" about animals. We provide food, medication and veterinary care. As a foster-care provider, you're asked to give love, care and time in a safe and nurturing environment. Each case is different. But in ALL cases, you're giving a pet the second chance he or she deserves.
**Please visit the following link to read more about this opportunity and to fill out an application: http://ahimsahouse.org/fosterhomevolunteers/
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About Ahimsa House, Inc.
Location:
PO Box 2173, Tucker, GA 30085, US
Mission Statement
Ahimsa House is dedicated to addressing the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty. We offer services and assistance to victims of domestic violence with pets in Georgia and work to raise awareness of this connection in communities throughout the state. To date (June 2023), Ahimsa House has provided over 170,000 nights of safe, confidential shelter for pets in need. With over 3,000 pets and around 1,900 pet owners assisted, Ahimsa House continues to grow in the number of families we've helped reach safety.
Description
Ahimsa (uh-him-sa) House is Georgia's first and only nonprofit organization that supports survivors of domestic violence with their pets as they seek safety. Since our inception in 2004, we have served more than 100 counties in Georgia and work in conjunction with domestic violence shelters statewide to handle the care and treatment of survivor's pets. Our services include up to sixty (60) days of temporary shelter for pets, routine or emergency veterinary care, pet transportation assistance, 24/7 crisis line support, assistance in obtaining pet friendly housing, and more! Once survivors are ready and able, they are reunited with their pet in confidentiality.
With less than only ten full time staff members, Ahimsa House depends heavily on the help of members in our communties to succeed in our mission. Volunteers are essential and work incredibly hard to assist survivors on the crisis line, transport pets between facilities, foster pets temporarily (with supplies and veterinary care provided by us!), and share our services to the public at community events. Additionally, we rely on the amazing partnerships we've made with animal hospitals, rescues, and boarding facilities throughout the state!
Ahimsa House relies heavily on individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships alongside receiving many in-kind donations of goods and services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
All OverValdosta, GA 31602
DATE POSTED
April 1, 2021
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18