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Save a Life, Adopt
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Measle's Animal Haven Adoption Process Thank you for choosing to adopt a homeless pit bull! Every time one dog is adopted from Measle's Animal Haven, it allows us to save the life of another. The first step in our adoption process is for you to submit an adoption application by filling out our online form below (or click Adoption Application and click Cancel if asked for your password) and send it back to us (via E-mail, fax, or U.S. Mail). Please be honest in your answers so we can ensure that the adoption is a great fit for both the animal AND for your family. Once your application is reviewed and approved, we will set up a home visit, to give us a chance to bring the animal you are interested in to your house. This will give you and the dog/cat a chance to interact in your environment, and also allow the dog/cat to interact with the rest of your family and any other pets. Finally, we will ask you to sign an adoption contract, in which you agree that you will properly care for and love your new pet. You also agree to follow any state and municipal laws that apply to your new pet. And, if you ever need to give up your adopted dog, you will return him/her to Measle's Animal Haven. We don't want to see any of our babies in a kill shelter ever again--we want them to be safe and happy for life. Our adoption fees vary, depending on the age of the animal and other factors. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and the adoption fees are used to help defray vet expenses for the rescued animals.
Adopting a Friend
We only adopt our
rescued animals 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 Us Measle'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 the Pit Bull's tendency to be same-sex dog aggressive, we prefer to adopt Pit Bulls into a home where he/she is the only dog, though we will consider adopting a dog-friendly Pit Bull into a home with a compatible spayed/neutered dog of the opposite sex. An adoption application, references, home visits, adoption fee, and adoption 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 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 any municipality where Pit Bulls are illegal. Further, you must agree to comply with any state and/or municipality requirements with regard to ownership of the Pit Bull. Adopting a Senior Dog From Us Many people automatically think of a puppy when they decide to adopt an animal companion. Of course puppies 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, however, can be as cute and lovable as puppies, 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 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 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 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, they often do not have a chance and must die to free up space for more puppies 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 are often not good companions for small children (either the puppy is inadvertently hurt by a child too young to know better, or the puppy 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 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 today!! Measle’s Animal Haven Adoption Application
Fax: 614-734-6784 · E-mail: MeaslesAnimalHaven@yahoo.com On the Web: http://www.MeaslesAnimalHaven.org P. O. Box 4142, Dublin, OH 43016 ***PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION – DO NOT SKIP QUESTIONS. You are welcome to copy this form and paste it into an email message addressed to MeaslesAnimalHaven@yahoo.com, and then type in your information and email it to us.***
Full name: _____________________________________________ Birth Date:____________ Maiden name or other variations: _____________________________________________ Full Name of Spouse/Partner: ______________________________ Birth Date:____________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ City:____________________ State:________ ZIP: _________ County: ______________ Home phone:_____________ Work phone:____________ Cell phone:________________ Do you live in a
House:___ Apartment:___ Duplex:___ Mobile Home:___ Condo:___ Do you Own:____ Rent:____ Lease to own: ____ Other (please specify): ___________ If you rent OR lease – what is your landlord’s name and phone number? _________________________________________________________________________ How long have you lived at the above address?___________________________________ Place of employment?_________________________ Occupation_____________________ What is the name of the dog you are interested in adopting? _________________________ Why are you interested in this animal? _________________________________________ How long have you been looking for a dog?______________________________________ How many hours each day will this dog be left home alone? _________________________ Where do you plan to keep your dog during the day? (check all that apply) Indoor only___ Outdoor only___ Indoor/outdoor___ Dog run___ Yard___ Other________ Will pet be crated? ________ If crated, how many hours per day? ____ At night? _______ Where will your pet stay at night (be specific)?___________________________________ How big is your yard? ____________________ Is it all fenced in? ___________________ Please describe your yard: Grass___ Pool___ Landscaping___ Mulch___ Deck___ Fence type: Chain link___ Wood___ No fence___ Invisible______ Fence height________ How are fence gates secured? ______________________ Are they locked? ____________ Will fenced yard access be supervised or unsupervised? ___________________________ If you have no fence, how will you exercise your pet? Leash walks every day ____ Will tie pet out to potty ____ Will be free to roam (specify where)__________________________ Will bring to dog park (supervised and leashed with limited interactions with other dogs) ____ Will bring to dog park to play with other dogs off leash ____ Other (please explain) __________________________________________________________ Who will be responsible for your pet’s care?____________________________________ Who will be responsible for this pet’s financial expenses? _________________________ How much do you think you will spend on this pet per year? _______________________ How many children live with you? ____________________________________________ Please list ages of children: _________________________________________________ How many children visit you regularly (include ages)?____________________________ Do you have any roommates? If so, how many? ________________________________ Does anyone in your family have a history of a pet allergy? If so, how is it controlled? ________________________________________________________________________ What do you know about heartworm/flea prevention?_____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ If animal is a pit bull, is this your first time owning a pit bull? ______________________ If animal is a pit bull, of all breeds available why do you want a pit bull? _____________ ________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever had an animal impounded/picked up by animal control? _______________ If yes, explain: ____________________________________________________________ Was animal reclaimed? __________ If not, please explain why: _____________________ Describe pets that YOU or YOUR CURRENT PARTNER (adult who lives with you) have owned in the past ten years (do not include childhood pets or pets owned by your parents):
Have you ever sold, surrendered, or given away a pet? (If yes, please explain in detail) ____ __________________________________________________________________________ What is the worst problem any pet of yours could have (be specific)? ________________________________________________________________________ If your pet did have a behavior problem, what would you do? Give to a shelter ___ Put an ad in the paper
to find new home___ Ask vet___ Give away___ Call a trainer___ How much time are you willing to give this pet to adjust to its new environment and family members? _________________________________________________________________ This animal may not be housebroken or may be only partly housebroken. Are you willing to take the time to work with him/her? __________________________________________________ If yes, how would you react if this pet had a potty accident in the house? __________ ___________________________________________________________________________ A newly adopted dog or cat may want to spend as much time with his/her new family as possible during their transition into your home (and this a normal part of the animal-human bonding process). Your new pet may want to sit on the sofa or sleep in bed with you. How do you feel about this? ________________________________________________________________ If your new pet wants to be on your furniture, how will you handle this? _______________ __________________________________________________________________________ Do you plan to seek obedience training?__________________________________________ Why or why not (will you seek obedience training)? ________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ If pet is a dog, will you crop its ears? ____________________________________________ Who is the veterinarian or veterinarians who have provided care for your current and previous pets?______________________________________________________________________ Veterinarian phone number(s): _________________________________________________ Name on the veterinary account: ________________________________________________ How do you feel about spaying/neutering?_______________________________________ When you go on vacation, who will care for your pet?______________________________ Why do you want a pet? Companion___ Companion for other pet___ Gift___ Family Pet___ Hunting___ Breeding___ Protection___ For another person___ Other____ What reasons would cause you to consider giving your adopted pet back to Measle’s Animal Haven, or cause you to no longer be willing to commit to him/her? (check all that apply)
___ Job change (increased work hours, longer commute time, change of schedule, loss of job/income), career change, or decision to attend/return to college ___ Living situation changes (move to new home, move in with spouse/partner/parents, obtain roommate(s)) ___ You move to an area/home that will not allow your pet or your pet is banned ___ Someone in your household develops allergies to your pet(s) ___ You get married, separated, or divorced, or have/adopt a child ___ Pet chews on inappropriate items or is destructive when not supervised ___ Pet has housebreaking or crate training problems ___ Pet has behavioral problems such as separation anxiety, etc. ___ Pet does not get along with your current pets ___ Proper veterinary care is too expensive or becomes too expensive ___ Pet develops health conditions in the future
Thank you for your interest in adopting! Our goal in rescuing animals is to provide them with a loving home for the rest of their lives. The adoption fee covers part of the medical costs associated with this animal. All animals rescued by MAH are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
I VERIFY THAT I HAVE ANSWERED ALL OF THE QUESTIONS TRUTHFULLY. I UNDERSTAND IF ANY OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOUND TO BE FALSE, MAH MAY CONFISCATE THE ADOPTED ANIMAL. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE PLACEMENT OF ANY ANIMAL. WE REQUIRE A HOME VISIT AND REQUIRE THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY (INCLUDING OTHER PETS) VISIT WITH THIS ANIMAL PRIOR TO ADOPTION.
Your Name _________________________________________________ Date _________
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