Measle's Animal Haven, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill rescue comprised of a network of volunteers and foster homes in Central Ohio. We focus on rescuing unwanted/neglected/abused/abandoned pit bulls (American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Pit Bull mixes) and senior dogs (of all breeds), because these animals have the fewest rescue resources in Ohio and are so deserving of loving homes.
We do not have a shelter facility--all of our animals are kept in private foster homes, and are evaluated for health and temperament prior to adoption. All our animals are spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to being adopted. We also administer a heartworm test, rabies vaccine, distemper combo vaccine, deworming, applied flea/tick preventative, heartworm preventative, and any other veterinary care necessary for the health of the animal.
When necessary, we also rehabilitate animals and help them learn housetraining, crate-training, and obedience training, prior to facilitating their placement into responsible homes. We also provide permanent sanctuary in loving foster homes for dogs that are deemed unadoptable because of medical or behavioral issues.
Additionally, as an organization, Measle's Animal Haven is committed to help relieve the suffering of and prevent cruelty to dogs identified as pit bulls and mixes through the public dissemination of educational information, provide breed-specific education to the public and individuals, and help reduce the number of homeless pit bulls and mixes through the public dissemination of educational information and spaying/neutering/microchipping. We strive to promote a positive image for pit bulls in the community by doing educational seminars and outreach. We also advocate spay/neuter, responsible pit bull ownership, and the humane treatment of dogs.
Surgeries and other procedures/treatments are performed as needed for the animals. For example, one of our rescued kitties, Wolfie, needed surgery to remove a tumor and necrotic tissue from his liver. If he didn't get this surgery, he would die, but with the surgery he would recover fully and live out his natural life. This was an easy decision - we got him the surgery he needed and he is perfectly healthy now! However, his veterinary expenses now total $1,100.00.
When needed, we also rehabilitate animals and help them learn housebreaking and basic obedience training.
Donate to us to help us rescue more needy animals.
Our FormsHousebreaking Tips and Dog Nature Foster Care Application and New Dog/Foster Tips
Mingle with Our Mutts!Measle's Animal Haven sometimes participates in Mingle with Our Mutts at the Franklin County Dog Shelter the first Sunday of every month from noon to 2pm. Rescue groups from all over Central Ohio come with dogs for adoption and information on volunteering and fostering. If you'd like to meet some of the wonderful dogs and puppies we have available for adoption, come see us at Mingle with Our Mutts! If you'd like more info, or want to volunteer to help out at the next Mingle, e-mail or call us!Foster Homes Desperately Needed!!!Since all our animals are housed in foster homes, the lack of foster space is the main reason we have to turn away needy animals. Every day animals die because we cannot accept them because we simply don't have room--the more foster homes we have available, the more animals we can save! If you are interested in fostering and live in Central Ohio, please contact Robin at MeaslesAnimalHaven@yahoo.com for a foster application! We encourage you to select which animal would like to foster or indicate which species, breed, size, age, and so forth would be a good fit for you and your family for short-term or long-term fostering. Donations Desperately Needed!!!Lack of funds for medical care, housing, food, etc., is the other reason we are so limited in how many lives we can save. Please consider donating to us. You will receive a receipt for your donation and your donation will be used solely to save and care for needy dogs and cats. Measle's Animal Haven operates entirely on private donations from caring people like you. Our foster parents pay for many of our pets' needs out of their own pockets. We are a no-kill rescue, and the more donations we receive, the more animals we can save! We accept monetary donations as well as supplies. Checks or money orders can be made out to Measle's Animal Haven. Send donations to: Measle's Animal Haven, Inc.
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Adopting a FriendWe only adopt our rescues to loving indoor homes with people who are willing to treat the animal as a family member and commit to the animal for the rest of his/her life. A completed application, adoption fee, home visit(s), references, and adoption contract are required for adoption.Adopting a Pit Bull From UsMeasle's Animal Haven is dedicated to rescuing Pit Bulls. It is our goal to to restore the reputations of the Pit Bull breed, educate the public and potential adoptive families, and reduce the numbers of unwanted, euthanized animals by adopting out well-rounded Bully ambassadors. We will not accept a dog of any breed that is aggressive toward humans. Due to tendency of some pit bulls to dog aggressive, we prefer to adopt Pit Bulls into a home where he/she is the only dog, though we will consider adopting a Pit Bull into a home with a compatible spayed/neutered dog of the opposite sex (depending on the temperment of the pit bull). An adoption application, references, home checks, adoption fee, and contract are required for adoption. This is to ensure that the dogs are placed in homes that are suitable for their breed requirements, temperaments, personalities, and individual needs, and to be sure that potential adoptive families are serious about adopting. This also ensures us that you have the best interest of the dog at heart, and the dog will be adopted as a permanent member of the family. Our organization only adopts to indoor homes: chains, runners, kennels, pens, fences, etc. are not acceptable "homes" for our animals. Dogs, especially pit bulls, need constant human interaction and companionship, which can only be received by living indoors as a member of the family. We only adopt Pit Bulls to individuals/families who are at least 25 years old and own their own homes. We will not adopt to a municipality where Pit Bulls are illegal. Further, you must agree to meet all the state and/or municipality requirements with regard to ownership of the Pit Bull. Adopting a Senior Dog or Cat From UsMany people automatically think of a puppy or kitten when they decide to adopt an animal companion. Of course puppies and kittens are warm and cuddly, and everyone wants to hold and pet them. But, they demand patience and energy to help them become wonderful family members and companions. Older dogs and cats, however, can be as cute and lovable as puppies and kittens, and they come to you housebroken, calm, often already obedience trained (already knowing that furniture is not to be chewed on or scratched up), and with their personalities fully developed. Many people hesitate to adopt a senior dog or cat because they fear that their time with their new best friend will be short, bringing that painful time of loss closer. But the privilege of loving a senior dog or cat makes every single day special, as you and your companion share love, friendship, and a special relationship that grows stronger with the knowledge that you have given this fine old dog or cat a second chance at life. The love that grows from this knowledge is stronger than the pain of eventual separation. Senior animals are often the first to be killed in shelters and pounds. Overlooked in favor of puppies and kittens, they often do not have a chance and must die to free up space for more puppies and kittens who are constantly being born because irresponsible owners do not spay/neuter their pets. How tragic that these animals have given a family the years of love and then are abandoned to die (sometimes suffocating horribly in gas chambers), alone and afraid, not understanding why they have been discarded by the people they love. Senior animals make excellent companions for everyone--especially senior people--and they make great companions for the dogs/cats you already have. An older dog can really help calm down a younger one, and help train them to behave properly faster than a human can. Additionally, puppies and kittens are often not good companions for small children (either the puppy/kitten is inadvertently hurt by a child too young to know better, or the puppy/kitten inadvertently nips/scratches the child because they don't know any better either). But, older animals are often wonderful with children (though parents should always responsibly supervise all animal-child interactions with animals of any age). When you adopt a senior animal, you gain a faithful companion and save a life. Senior dogs and cats generally fit into your household with ease--they find the softest, warmest spot in the house and claim it for their own, but they will share with you, too. Please consider adopting a senior dog or cat today!! Obtaining Canine Liability Insurance for Your Pit BullTo obtain canine liability coverage (the $100,000 coverage mandated by Ohio law), please contact: The Ohio Insurance Exchange 112 E Main Street Lancaster, OH 43130 800.473.1215 Phone 740.681.9997 Fax Ohio Insurance Exchange bases their rates on breed, weight, age, gender and bite history. Proof of obedience training or other specialized training is also helpful because it demonstrates the responsibility of the owner. Alternatively, if you have homeowner insurance or renters insurance, and it does not cover canine inflicted injures, talk to your insurance agent about purchasing a "personal umbrella liability policy." It is form of umbrella liability insurance for individuals and their families. It provides coverage for (1) excess liability over underlying liability coverage (homeowners, auto) and (2) some of the liability exposures excluded by underlying policies, which might include canine liability (but be sure to check!). There is no standard form for this kind of policy, but generally the form requires the maintenance of underlying homeowners and auto liability policies with minimum combined single liability limits of $300,000 each. The important thing is to ascertain that the umbrella policy under consideration does not exclude canine inflicted injuries. Please Visit Pawsitively Purrfect Pet SalonOne of our adoptable cats is currently living at the Pawsitively Purrfect Pet Salon in Lewis Center. The owners of Pawsitively Purrfect have greatly assisted us to enable us to save the lives of animals we would otherwise not be able to help, and they are generously caring for Angus while he waits to find his forever home. Please stop in to Pawsitively Purrfect to visit him and please consider having your pet groomed there to say thank you for their support (and your pet will thank you because they will have such a great experience at Pawsitively Purrfect). They also offer comfortable and caring boarding (for cats and dogs) and doggie day care at very reasonable prices. Pawsitively Purrfect Pet Salon, 705 Radio Drive, Lewis Center, OH 43035 740-548-1710 Surrendering an AnimalOur foster space is limited and we are a no-kill organization, so unfortunately Measle's Animal Haven, Inc. is not able to accept every animal needing a home. Our organization’s funds are earned through fundraisers and adoption fees. Due to the nature of our donation based funding, Measle’s Animal Haven usually asks for a monetary donation at the time the relinquished animal is turned over to our rescue program. This monetary donation will be discussed with you by a Measle’s Animal Haven representative. The monetary donation is used to cover the costs related to the care of the relinquished pet (i.e., medical needs, food, etc.). If you need to surrender an animal (whether it is yours or a stray you have found), and we are able to accept it, we may require this donation. Please note that if we are full, your name can be placed on a waiting list for the animal to be taken into rescue, should your animal be deemed acceptable for rescue placement. Alternatively, we may be able to place the animal for adoption on our website if the animal passes our temperament test and you can act as its foster home. Come Visit Us!E-mail Robin at MeaslesAnimalHaven@yahoo.com to make an appointment to meet any of our adoptable animals! Please remember that we do NOT have a shelter facility -- all our animals live in foster homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania.Measle's Animal Haven, Inc. P.O. Box 4142 Dublin, OH 43016 Fax: 614-734-6784 Email: Robin Tettenhorst Laux at MeaslesAnimalHaven@yahoo.com Website: Measle's Animal Haven Click here for a list of dogs and cats at this rescue 
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