ContactS


FACEBOOK

Search for Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue

EMAIL

info@ahimsahaven.org


TELEPHONE

978-939-8464
ADDRESS

381R Baldwinville Rd.
Templeton, MA 01468

VISITS

Come visit our shelters during Open Hours or by appointment.
Open Hours

Thursdays, 6-8pm

Sundays, 11-1pm
381R Baldwinville Rd, Templeton
202 Central St, Winchendon
You can also check out some of our cats on display at PetSmart in Leominster, MA.  Their organization PetSmart Charities works with local animal shelters to help find animals new homes.  The store provides us with a windowed display area, an isolation room, food, and other items to help take care of the cats until they are adopted.  We have worked with PetSmart for many years to find homes for hundreds (thousands?) of cats.  Let's place some more!

The current hours when you can interact with our cats are:

Wednesday: 5:30-7:30
Thursday: 5:30-7:30
Friday: 3-5 & 6:30-7:30
Saturday: 3-4
Sunday: 1-3 (but variable)

As we are a volunteer organization the hours may be subject to change.  The most up to date hours are posted on a whiteboard in the store near where the cats are displayed.

About Ahimsa

Ahimsa Haven was incorporated in 1999 as a nonprofit animal rescue group. Our mission is to find good homes for abused, abandoned, homeless and unwanted domestic animals. We raise money through donations, grants, and fundraising events in order to provide routine and emergency medical care for animals in need. Every penny we raise goes to the animals - no one gets a salary!
Board of Directors

Nicole Roberts, President
Edward Poulin, Vice President/Secretary
Brenda Borque, Treasurer
Erin Lovett
Mission:

To rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome companion animals.

Motto: 

To do no harm, in thought or deed, to any living creature.

Values:
  • We believe that companion animals are a part of their human family.
  • We believe in finding the best match between the animals in our care and adoptive families.
  • We believe that all pets should be spayed or neutered.
  • We believe in working with local animal control agencies and rescue groups to help place animals.
  • We believe in using positive training methods.
  • We believe exercise and leadership are key to a successful human and animal relationship.
Ahimsa is a word meaning compassion and non-violence.   No brainer for an animal rescue - right?  But how do you pronounce it?  It seems to be a continuing issue we have with the public.  Nothing to be embarrassed about, really.   Some of our volunteers even have trouble!   It's just one of those words that gets us all tongue tied.  So, here is your lesson in how to pronounce it:
Uh.....him.....suh

Uh.....him.....suh

Uh.....him.....suh

Ahimsa!