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Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue

Cat rescue in Winchendon, MA

Ahimsa Haven was incorporated in 1999 as a nonprofit animal rescue group. Our mission is to find good homes for abandoned, homeless and unwanted domestic animals.

Ahimsa is a term from an eastern religion that means "To do no harm, in thought or deed, to any living creature". Every penny we raise goes to the animals - no one gets a salary!

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Phone (978) 939-8464
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Address
271 Central St
Winchendon, MA 01475
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271 Central St

Winchendon, MA 01475

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Adoptable pets at Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Ripley's adoption status with email updates.
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Ripley

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Winchendon, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Starlette's adoption status with email updates.
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Starlette

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Winchendon, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Felicity's adoption status with email updates.
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Felicity

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Winchendon, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Midnight's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Midnight

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Winchendon, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Sprinkles's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprinkles

Domestic Shorthair

Female Young
Winchendon, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Loki's adoption status with email updates.
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Loki

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Winchendon, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Mistletoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Mistletoe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Winchendon, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Jackie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Winchendon, MA
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Rescue FAQs

Winchendon, Massachusetts and the surrounding area.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our animal listings are updated daily to reflect any adoptions, sometimes even minutes after the adoption. Should you see an animal you are interested in please visit our website (ahimsahaven.org) to fill out an Adoption Application.

As we are an all volunteer organization, we are not able to answer phone/email inquiries about specific cats until your application has been submitted and approved.

Current fees can be found on our website at ahimsahaven.org

Some animals are part of our Take A Chance On Me program and have a small adoption fee. You can see which ones on our website's "Take A Chance On Me" page.

Our adoption fees include spay or neuter, vaccinations. Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization, so your donations are tax deductible. Our adoption policies are as follows: We require a signed adoption contract, and payment of adoption fee prior to placement. Fee is refundable if the animal is returned within 30 days. We require that the animal be returned to our care, in the event the placement does not work out even if that is many years in the future.

Adoption application

http://www.ahimsahaven.org/application-form.html

http://www.ahimsahaven.org/donations.html

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We'll also keep you updated on Birdie (LOCALLY FOSTERED)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Birdie (LOCALLY FOSTERED)

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We'll also keep you updated on Emma's adoption status with email updates.
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Emma

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We'll also keep you updated on Cecily's adoption status with email updates.
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Cecily

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We'll also keep you updated on Indie's adoption status with email updates.
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Indie

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We'll also keep you updated on Zeva's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeva

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We'll also keep you updated on BRAVO's adoption status with email updates.
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BRAVO

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