What Ahimsa House does

Ahimsa House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tucker, Georgia, that operates as the state's first and only organization dedicated to addressing the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty. Its core mission is to enable domestic violence survivors to escape abusive situations without having to abandon their companion animals, addressing a gap in which fewer than 1 in 5 U.S. domestic violence shelters permit pets and nearly 50% of victims delay seeking safety due to pet-related concerns. The organization provides a 24-hour crisis line (404-452-6248), up to 60 days of temporary pet boarding, emergency pet transport, basic and emergency veterinary care, and pet reunification services. All services are delivered free of charge to clients, with a stated cost of approximately $1,800 per month per family's pets.

Service delivery is built on a distributed volunteer model rather than on a physical shelter. Ahimsa House coordinates a statewide network of volunteer foster homes, transport drivers, veterinary partners, and boarding facilities across all 159 Georgia counties. Intake and case management run on Social Solutions Apricot; donations are processed through OneCause, GiveDirect, and Venmo, with supplementary in-kind fulfillment via Amazon and Chewy wishlists. Event ticketing uses SpotHopper. The organization has no proprietary technology platform, no public API, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropy. Streams include individual donations, corporate sponsorships, in-kind contributions, tribute/memorial gifts, workplace giving (United Way, CFC, Georgia State Charitable Contributions Program, City of Atlanta), employer gift matching, third-party fundraising platforms (Amazon Smile, iGive, WoofTrax, Wag!), and Host-a-Fundraiser activities. Core institutional funders include PetSmart Charities and Banfield Foundation. The organization holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating and GuideStar Gold transparency seal, and is led by Executive Director Myra Rasnick, with a small staff of 1-10 employees.

Name

Ahimsa House

Legal name

Ahimsa House, Inc.

Website

https://ahimsahouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ahimsa House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, temporary pet boarding, transport, and veterinary care for the companion animals of domestic violence victims across all 159 counties of Georgia, relying on donations and a statewide volunteer network of foster homes, transporters, and veterinary partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Overnight In-Home Pet Sitting (Client’s Home) (HSANAEAB)

Keywords

• Domestic violence support
• Pet foster services
• Crisis intervention services
• Nonprofit animal welfare
• Victim advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaussan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Ahimsa House relies heavily on individual donors who contribute via credit card, check, ACH payment, Venmo, and OneCause platform. Donations cover veterinary care, emergency boarding, and operational expenses like the 24-hour crisis line.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial support at various sponsorship levels, with exposure provided via website, e-newsletter, social media, and prominent logo placement on Ahimsa House materials and at events.
3. In-Kind Donations: Accepts donations of pet supplies (food, crates, toys, bedding), office supplies, gift cards for gas/transportation, and general retailer cards. These reduce direct program costs.
4. Tribute Donations: Honorary and memorial gifts in honor of people, pets, or occasions. Donors of $100+ can submit photos for the Tribute Gallery displayed for one year.
5. Workplace Giving: Participates in United Way (EIN 31-1833734), Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #38599), Georgia State Charitable Contributions Program (#197067), and City of Atlanta employee giving campaign.
6. Corporate Gift Matching: Many companies match employee charitable contributions, amplifying individual donations through workplace matching programs.
7. Third-Party Fundraising Platforms: Amazon Smile, iGive, WoofTrax (walk tracking app), and Wag! (dog walking service) generate donations when users select Ahimsa House as their charity.
8. Host-a-Fundraiser Program: Supports individuals hosting fundraisers or donation drives, with guidance and sometimes branded materials provided by the Associated Director.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ahimsa House provides free, coordinated crisis intervention and temporary care services for the companion animals of domestic violence victims across all 159 counties in Georgia. Core services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, up to 60 days of foster pet care, emergency pet transport, veterinary care coordination, and confidential hotel stays, delivered through a statewide volunteer network of foster homes, transport drivers, and veterinary partners.

Product overview

Ahimsa House is Georgia's first and only nonprofit dedicated to helping domestic violence victims reach safety with their pets. The organization operates as a service-based nonprofit rather than a technology product company, offering a coordinated suite of crisis intervention and support services. The core service offering includes a 24-hour crisis line (404-452-6248) that connects victims with emergency pet boarding, paired with a foster pet program providing up to 60 days of temporary care. These services are supported by an emergency pet transport network and a veterinary partner network across Georgia. The organization also operates volunteer programs including crisis line answering, community outreach, ambassador/brochure distribution, and special events coordination. Donation services include direct giving through OneCause and GiveDirect, tribute donations, Amazon and Chewy wishlists, and corporate partnership/sponsorship opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Crisis Line Round-the-clock crisis hotline (404-452-6248) staffed by trained volunteers who connect domestic violence victims with pets in Georgia to emergency boarding, transport, foster placement, and shelter services. Volunteers complete a 10-hour mandatory training and commit to 6 months of service.
• Foster Pet Program Temporary foster care for pets of domestic violence victims in Georgia, providing up to 60 days of shelter, food, crates, veterinary care, and supplies at no cost to the owner while they seek safety and stable housing. Delivered through a statewide network of trained volunteer foster homes.
• Emergency Pet Transport Volunteer-driven transportation coordination that moves pets between client homes, domestic violence shelters, boarding facilities, foster homes, veterinary appointments, and reunification deliveries across Georgia.
• Veterinary Partner Network Network of Georgia veterinarians and boarding facilities that provide discounted or pro-bono medical care, vaccinations, and emergency treatment for pets in the program, while also serving as entry points to identify and refer domestic violence clients.
• Safe Stays by ReloShare Confidential short-term hotel booking service for Ahimsa House clients and their pets through the ReloShare platform when emergency housing arrangements are otherwise unavailable.
• Tribute Donation Program Honorary and memorial gift program that allows donors to make tribute donations in honor or memory of people, pets, or special occasions. Donors contributing $100 or more can submit photos for the Tribute Gallery, which is displayed for one year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60 days of shelter and care for pets while owners escape domestic violence
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and moderate.

• Wilson LewismajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured as a corporate sponsor on the main website, helping support the organization's life-saving work through financial contributions.
• Banfield FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partner providing veterinary care support and funding. Banfield Foundation has committed significant resources to domestic violence pet programs.
• FIS GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Ahimsa House operations.
• Safe Stays by ReloSharecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatform used to book confidential, short-term hotel stays for clients and their pets when other arrangements are not available.
• WoofTraxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree app that donates to Ahimsa House for every mile users walk and log with their dogs.
• Wag!minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDog walking service that contributes a portion of proceeds to Ahimsa House when users book walks.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon program that donates a portion of qualifying purchases to Ahimsa House when users select the organization as their charity.
• iGiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopping portal that generates donations to Ahimsa House when users make qualifying purchases through the platform.
• Atlanta Humane SocietymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner animal welfare organization supporting the network of services for domestic violence victims' pets.
• Out Front Theatre CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner hosting the Party Animals: A Bark-lesque and Ca-purr-et Show benefiting Ahimsa House.
• Glover Park BreweryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarietta brewery hosting Bingo events benefiting Ahimsa House, donating 10% of taproom proceeds on event nights.
• Common CompanionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterinary clinic hosting pet photos with Easter Bunny events to benefit Ahimsa House.
• Chamblee and VineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDog-friendly wine shop hosting Bingo events with 50% of ticket proceeds donated to Ahimsa House.
• Sinclair (Sandy Springs)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue hosting the annual Joining Hands & Paws Celebration, the organization's flagship fundraising gala.
• GuideStar/CandidminorOthersProvides transparency reporting infrastructure and profile hosting for nonprofit organizations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T): National advocacy and training organization promoting co-sheltering of pets with domestic violence survivors across the U.S.; overlaps with Ahimsa House's mission at a systems/advocacy level rather than direct service delivery.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Largest U.S. animal welfare organization, with documented policy and programmatic work on the intersection of domestic violence and animal cruelty; potential funder, partner, or competitor in the same grant and policy space.
• Banfield Foundation: Long-term partner of Ahimsa House providing veterinary care support and funding for domestic violence pet programs nationally; directly comparable as both a peer funder and a parallel service-funder to other DV–pet boarding programs.
• PetSmart Charities: Major funder of the DV–pet boarding space and listed PCI Grantee of Ahimsa House; provides grants to similar programs nationwide, making it a critical relationship and a comparable partner-funded nonprofit in the same category.
• American Humane: Large national animal welfare organization with active programs addressing the link between animal abuse and family violence; broader scope and resources, but overlapping mission area and potential partnership/funder overlap with Ahimsa House.

Direct peers

• Pets of the Homeless: National nonprofit providing pet food, veterinary care, and emergency boarding for the pets of people experiencing homelessness and crisis; directly comparable in providing emergency pet care to vulnerable populations at no cost.
• Purple Leash Project: Initiative co-founded by Purina and RedRover that funds co-sheltering for pets and people fleeing domestic violence; comparable in that it specifically funds the same DV–pet boarding model Ahimsa House operates, and competes for the same corporate/funder dollars.
• RedRover: National nonprofit operating Safe Escape grants and the Purple Leash Project to help domestic violence victims with pets; closest direct national peer to Ahimsa House in mission, service design, and target population.

Emerging players

• Pet Peace of Mind: National nonprofit that helps keep pets together with hospice and hospitalized owners; adjacent in mission (keeping pets with vulnerable owners) but serves a different crisis population, illustrating a comparable model that could expand into DV-adjacent services.

Regional players

• Atlanta Humane Society: Georgia-based animal welfare organization already a strategic partner of Ahimsa House; operates in the same metro/region with overlapping animal welfare mandate and shared referral pipelines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AhimsaHouse
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheAhimsaHouse
• Facebookfacebook.com/ahimsahouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ahimsa-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/ahimsahouse

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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