Ahimsa Safe Haven

23/04/2025

We would like to take a moment to introduce and thank the musician that will be donating his time and talent at our spring soirée on May 10th, meet Austin Fero a local born and raised artist who’s love of music started at just 13 years old!! We are incredibly thankful for his contribution of live rock music at the event! We hope everyone comes out to enjoy some good times, great vibes and incredible music😊🎸

22/04/2025

It’s Two Dollar Tuesday—featuring our sweet boy Quinoa!

Quinoa is one of the bravest souls we know. He lives with chronic pain and needs a special pain medication prescribed every six weeks to keep him comfortable and moving with ease that totals around $300.

Today, we’re asking for just $2 from anyone who can give. It might seem small, but together, those dollars help cover the cost of Quinoa’s care and remind him he’s never alone.

Want to be part of his comfort crew? Donate today at ahimsasafehaven.org/donate
Thank you for helping us give Quinoa the gentle, pain-free life he deserves. 💛

21/04/2025

🌿 You’re Invited to The Spring Soirée! 🌿
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon filled with plant-based bites, refreshing drinks, and a silent auction that supports the residents of Ahimsa Safe Haven.

🗓 Saturday, May 10th
🕛 12:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 The Music Box, Jackson MI

Enjoy:
• Full vegetarian menu and refreshing spring sips
• Unique silent auction items
• Live music from local musician – Austin Fero
• Optional Painting Party to get creative

🎟️ Get your tickets early:
👉 ahimsasafehaven.org/thespringsoiree

Let’s celebrate spring—and kindness—together. 💛

15/04/2025

We're bringing back an old favorite... Two Dollar Tuesdays!

It’s been a little while, but we’re bringing back Two Dollar Tuesdays to support the cats of Ahimsa Safe Haven—just in time when it’s most needed. With over a dozen feline residents (many with special diets and needs), cat food adds up fast. But here’s where you come in: if just a handful of folks pitch in $2 today, we can fill their bowls and their bellies.

It’s small, but it’s mighty—just like them. Every little bit makes a big difference. 💛

11/04/2025

These four gentle giants hold such a special place in our hearts. From Capone’s silly snout nudges to Molly’s morning grumbles, every one of them brings their own spark to life at the sanctuary. But caring for pigs this big comes with BIG needs—daily meals, cozy bedding, medical care, and lots of love.

Want to learn more about this lovable crew and their life at Ahimsa?

➡️ Visit www.ahimsasafehaven.org/meet-the-residents-pigs to read their stories and meet the pigs who keep us laughing, loving, and learning every day.

08/04/2025

Every bit of support helps us give rescued animals the care and comfort they deserve.

Thank you for believing in kindness. 🐾

➡️ ahimsasafehaven.org/donate

01/04/2025

Here at Ahimsa Safe Haven, we believe every life matters—whether it purrs, clucks, oinks, or coos. Each day, we do our best to make sure our residents feel safe, loved, and at home.

If you’ve been following our journey and believe in what we do, we’d be honored if you kept us in mind. Your support—whether it’s sharing our posts, spreading the word, or simply holding space for our mission—means the world to us.

And if you ever feel moved to lend a hand, you can learn more at ahimsasafehaven.org.
Thank you for walking alongside us in kindness. 🐾💛

26/03/2025

Meet our sweet little Jack!! He’s a professional snack stealer and couch impersonator, but most importantly he’s the sweetest little guy who would make the perfect edition to any loving home🤍

25/03/2025

Our birds are more than just residents—they’re family. Each one has their own story, their own quirks, and their own way of trusting again after rescue. And right now, they need us more than ever.

With avian flu cases rising, we’re working quickly to secure their outdoor runs—adding protective coverings and strengthening biosecurity so they can stay healthy and continue enjoying the sunshine safely.

But these upgrades come at a cost, and we can’t do it alone.

If you’ve ever seen a turkey stretch their wings in the sunlight or a hen settle into her favorite dust bath, you know just how precious their peace is. Your donation, no matter the size, helps us protect that peace—and their lives.

Please consider giving at ahimsasafehaven.org/donate, and share this post to help us wrap our flock in the safety they deserve.

From all of us—feathered and human—thank you for always showing up with love. 💛

23/03/2025

Meet Leonard, our peacock friend who first turned heads while roaming a neighborhood nearly two years ago. He’s called Ahimsa Safe Haven home ever since—strutting his stuff and getting ready to shine this spring!

10/03/2025

A cute little loaf baking in the sun, the top is golden but the underside needs a little bit longer 🍞👩🏻‍🍳 Mr.Jenkins spent the day baking in the sunshine, how did you guys spend this beautiful day?😊

04/03/2025

22/02/2025

We’ve been dreaming up a fun new way to bring our community together and support the animals we all love… how does a Palette Painting Party sound?

Picture this: an afternoon of creativity, laughter, and connection—no painting experience required! We’d provide the supplies, you’d bring your wonderful self, and together, we’d create something beautiful.

Would you be interested in joining an event like this? Let us know in the comments! If enough folks are excited, we’ll start planning something special. 🥰

19/02/2025

Hi my name is Crackle and though I require my special food and insulin twice a day for diabetes I promise I make up for it with all the love in the world. I am the best kitty for any home, I am patient, I hold still for my injections and I am content on my own but even more content in your lap purring as loud as possible!! All it takes is one meeting with me and I’ll be your best friend!! Shoot us over a message and visit: ahimsasafehaven.org/adoptcrackle to see if my next crime will be stealing your heart and pillow🤍

19/02/2025

Indrid saw the vet today as he has been moving a bit more slowly and just seemed off. Even though our coops are heated, this is a tough time of year for the birds. He had bloodwork and X-rays done, and pretty much as expected, he has heart disease. Cardiac issues are soooo common in roosters as they age. Heart meds are probably the most commonly given meds here, as we have multiple boys on them for life. So when the vet said Indrid’s heart was enlarged, it wasn’t a surprise.
What WAS a surprise was the chunk of metal that also appeared on his X-rays. The vet believes it is lead shot. Given its location in the center of his chest, outside of the digestive tract, it would have had to enter his body with great force to become lodged so deeply. It’s not something he ate. He was shot.
People sometimes ask why we advocate for roosters. Why, of all the animals in the world, we choose to rescue birds with a reputation for being aggressive towards humans. And this is precisely why. They are one of the most horrifically abused and misunderstood animals on the planet. Humans are far more dangerous than roosters will ever be, and yet many people view them (unfairly) as creatures who wish us harm. We are the ones to fear.
Indrid was not young when he came to us a few years ago. We have no idea how long the shot has been there, but any effects from the lead are likely permanent at this point. We are treating him with a chelation therapy just in case. He is also beginning his heart meds and possibly an antibiotic pending bloodwork results.
The beginning of his life seems like it was pretty rough. But tonight he is snuggled up with his lady friend, Laverne, fully medicated and safe, warm and happy. They both got blueberries when he arrived back home and his poor little heart should be feeling better soon. Indrid, I’m so sorry you’ve had to endure the things you have. We will never stop fighting for you, and we love you.

15/02/2025

Harriet here, offering kisses on this sweet day of St. Valentine’s to say thank you for all the carrots and love you all have provided me and my friends! Ain’t nobody need a boyfriend when you’ve got the human servants to feed you snacks!
Love comes in many forms, be it pig snoot boops, chicken beak smacks, kitty cheek rubs or human hugs. We all express our joy and want to let you know that we looove you! Happy Valentine’s Day!

14/02/2025

Pop is home!!! And…. Sort of better.
The good things: Pop is THRILLED to be home. Now that he’s back, it’s clear that some of his problems in hospital were due to stress. He did not eat the entire time there, but is already nibbling dry food here. He developed a fever the last two days, but his bloodwork continued to improve and still showed no signs of infection. He hardly wanted to open his eyes, and was just so… shut down. Even though he benefitted from being in oxygen, I feel terrible that we put him through that. Even when I picked him up today he looked miserable. He did not respond to me or want to be touched the entire way home. I was extremely worried that he was not going to improve. But as soon as I set his carrier down in his building and opened the door, he stood up, walked out and came to life. Hallelujah.
The less good things: Pop is probably in heart failure but we still don’t really know. His breathing still kinda sucks. I actually pulled over on the way home because I could hear him breathing over 130 times per minute. That lasted several minutes while he refused to open his eyes or move. I almost called MSU but we were only about 10 minutes from home and I wanted to see if being back would help. Thank goodness it did. But we clearly still have some things we need to work on. Even back home, his breathing rate is slightly higher than it should be. We are going to check in with our regular vet next week and we are supposed to see MSU cardiology in 4-6 months.
No matter what his future holds, he is happy now and definitely feeling better than he was a week ago. We are so happy to have him back and purring and just being Pop. 🥰