I really do appreciate everything that was done for me so that I could get my fur babies back.

Mason & Oliver love their new little human brother a lot so things are working out nicely thanks to [Safe Haven for Pets]. I'm extremely grateful for everything… [Now] I'm trying to look at the future and not look back at the past. Thank you.

FAMILY OF MASON + OLIVER

Resources

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, up to 48% of victims of domestic violence delay leaving dangerous situations out of concern for their pets’ safety and 71% report that their pets have been harmed or killed by their abuser.

Columbus Humane Safe Haven Program

If you are in need of the Safe Haven for Pets program, please call 614-777-7387, to speak with a team member. We can provide housing, food and veterinary care for animals, free of charge, in thirty day increments. This program is only for those experiencing domestic violence.

Basic Requirements for Program Participation

Your pet should be behaviorally and medically healthy. We can work with many health and behavior challenges, but overall your pet should be able to be around new people and animals, and be able to adjust to a new environment. We require dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered upon arrival and we offer that service free of charge to you. We cannot house puppies and kittens in this program due to health and behavior risks.

Please know the Safe Haven phone is monitored from 9AM to 5PM daily, please leave us a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. If your need falls outside of this timeframe, we will return your message ASAP.

Sheltering Animals and Families Together

• saftprogram.org

• Locate a shelter

Ohio Animal Advocates

• Safe Haven Programs

National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Call 1-800-799-7233

• Text LOVEIS to 22522

Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)

• www.odvn.org

• Online chat resources available Mon-Fri from 9am-4:30pm, closed for lunch 12-1pm

• Can assist in finding local shelters for you

• Hotline: 1-800-934-9840

Ohio’s Crisis Text Line · Ohio Mental Health services

• www.mha.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/mha

• Any mental health or extreme crisis situation (any age)

• Free, confidential service 24/7 via text throughout state of Ohio

• Text keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor

• Text Line: www.mha.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/mha/get-help/get-help-now/crisis-text-line

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

• 1-800-273-8255 (English)

• 1-800-628-9454 (Espanol)

• 3-digit dial # is 988

• Also has Lifeline Crisis Chat on website

Ohio CareLine

• www.mha.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/mha/get-help/get-help-now/ohio-careline

• 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-720-9616

• Emotional support for mental health/addiction services

National Child Abuse Hotline

• 24/7 Hotline: Call or text 1-800-422-4453

• www.childhelp.org/hotline

Franklin County Children Services – Child Abuse Hotline

• 24/7 Hotline: (614) 229-7000

• www.childrenservices.franklincountyohio.gov/abuse-and-neglect

Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s

• www.familysafetyandhealing.org/get-help-now/for-domestic-violence/

• (614) 722-5911

• How to help a DV victim: www.familysafetyandhealing.org/how-to-help/a-domestic-violence-victim/

• Teen dating abuse, DV, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking resources all here: www.familysafetyandhealing.org/about/resources/

Veteran’s Crisis Line

• 1-800-273-8255

• Text to Chat at 8388255

Police Lines

• Columbus Police Non-Emergency Line: (614) 645-4545

• Franklin County Sheriff’s Dept Non-Emergency Line: (614) 525-3333

• Columbus Police DV Unit · Sgt Richard Ketcham #5179 – rketcham@columbuspolice.org – (614) 645-7225

• Locating Police Lines for Other Areas · www.usacops.com/

SARNCO - Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio

• https://www.ohiohealth.com/community-health/sarnco
  Provides advocacy, recovery resources, and emotional support services in conjunction with medical and social services at OhioHealth Emergency Departments and other local facilities in central Ohio.

• (614) 267-7020 (24 hour helpline)
  

RAINN - Rape, Abuse, & Incest Network

• Free 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline

• Call 800-656-HOPE or Chat Live at rainn.org.

• RAINN Mobile App provides access to support, self-care tools, and other valuable information to begin healthy recovery

Equitas Health BRAVO (Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization)

• Provides support and programs for LGBTQIA+ survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, hate and bias violence, discrimination, and stalking.

• bravo.equitashealth.org

• Toll-Free Helpline: 1.866.86.BRAVO (1.866.862.7286)
  Text: 614.333.1907
  Live Chat on Website

• EMAIL: report@bravo-ohio.org

• Live Help Hours:

  • HelpLine Weekdays: 9AM to 5PM

  • Webchat/Text Weekdays: 9AM to 5PM

Homeless Hotline

• Community Shelter Board provides a 24 hour hotline service to guide people in our community facing homelessness

• 614-274-7000

Cincinnati

• Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati

• www.ihncincinnati.org/

• (513) 471-1100

• They have a pet assistance program

Cleveland

Journey Center for Safety and Healing

• www.journeyneo.org

• 24/7 Hotline: (216) 391-4357

• Live chat available online

• DV and Child Abuse programs

Emergency Boarding

Animal Care Unlimited 

• 614-766-2317 

• www.animalcareunlimited.com 

• Low-cost boarding 
  

Columbus Dog Connection

• 614-471-9000

• www.columbusdogconnection.com

• May be able to assist with rescue/foster placement

Franklin County Dog Shelter

• 614-525-3647

• www.dogs.franklincountyohio.gov

• Can assist with surrendering your dog

Columbus Humane

• 614-777-7387

• www.columbushumane.org

• May be able to assist with surrendering your pet or boarding if availability and criteria allow

HosPets

• www.hospets.org

• (614) 266-3267

• Hospice and respite care for seniors and senior pets

VCA Hospitals (multiple in Columbus area)

• www.vcahospitals.com

• Mill Run (Hilliard): 614-529-2222

• Low-cost boarding and payment plans possibly available

TAHO – The Animal Health Organization

• 740-549-1950

• www.animalhealth.us

• Low-cost boarding and payment plans possibly available

The Dog Stop – Franklinton (daycare/boarding)

• 614-725-9124

• www.thedogstop.com/oh-franklinton/services/boarding
  

Columbus Humane may be able to help with vaccinating your animal for low or no cost if boarding options listed below require it for admission. Please contact us if this is needed at (614) 777-7387.

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