Temporary Animal Housing

If you’re facing homelessness, domestic violence, medical emergencies, or another crisis, you don’t have to choose between your safety and your pet.

These organizations provide temporary foster care, or direct you to resources so pets can stay safe while families stabilize.

• Pets In Crisis Program

  Pets in Crisis Support (PICS) – Atlanta Humane Society

  Address: 1551 Perry Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
  Phone: 404-875-5331
  Website: Pets in Crisis Support Application - Atlanta Humane Society

  Provides temporary foster care (up to ~90 days) for pets whose owners are facing crisis such as eviction, domestic violence, or hospitalization. Reunification is the goal.

• Ahisma House

  Ahimsa House – Georgia (Statewide)

  Phone: 404-452-6248 (24-hour line)
  Website: Ahimsa House

  Confidential foster care for pets of individuals escaping domestic violence in Georgia.

• Safe Havens for Pets Directory

  Safe Havens for Pets Directory – National Resource

  Service Area: Nationwide (USA)
  Website: https://www.safehavensforpets.org/

  What It Does:
  A searchable national directory of programs that provide temporary sheltering and support for pets of people experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness. It includes shelters, foster programs, and partner services that may offer boarding or safe placement for pets so owners can seek safety and stability.