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Who we are…
Specifically, Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue Organization,
Inc. is an Equine Rescue Organization for unwanted, neglected and abused
horses.
What we do…
We have been created for the assurance of the well being
of equines. No matter the size,
age or breed. We are an all volunteer organization that is solely dedicated to
the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of unwanted, neglected and abused
equines in the state of
Louisiana
. We do this by accepting unwanted
horses from individuals, purchasing horses from auctions, assisting law
enforcement by means of providing a safe haven for the horse until further
notice. We accept all cruelty,
neglect and seizure cases regardless of the situation. Those that would like
to donate their horses must meet certain criteria based on the ability of the
equine to be placed due to our limitation of foster homes and funds.
Goals…
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To
aid unwanted, abused, and neglected horses from remaining in an unhealthy
situation. To offer these
horses a better quality of life.
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To
educate the general public as to what constitutes horse abuse and neglect,
related animal laws, how to recognize and report abuse, and how to obtain
help. Also, the need for
vaccinations and coggins testing.
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To
educate law enforcement officers and public officials specifically as to
their legal authority and responsibility and to recognize abuse and
neglect.
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To
educate the general public at large as to the serious issues facing horses
in today’s society and what individuals can do to positively impact the
outcome. This would be in
regard to issues such as PMU foals and Premarin, slaughter house
practices, equine as food sources, etc.
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Method…The methods used to meet these goals will be as
follows
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Brochures
to be distributed specifically and at large, aimed at teaching how to
recognize and report equine abuse and neglect, summarizing animal laws,
and instructing who to call for help.
The brochure additionally identifies major issues facing today’s
equine and makes suggestions as to how the public might get involved.
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Consultation
to individuals, organizations, etc. by phone, mail, and in person, as
deemed necessary and appropriate.
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Educational
presentations for groups, schools, 4-H clubs, organizations, etc. in
regard to basic horse needs, care, abuse and neglect, etc.
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Educational
packages aimed specifically at law enforcement officials and public
officials charged with animal responsibilities, and horse related
organizations.
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Direct
mail campaign and advertising in every parish in
Louisiana
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HOPEFUL HAVEN EQUINE RESCUE
ORGANIZATION, INC.
ACTIVITIES
OF THE ORGANIZATION
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Rescue-Our
rescue efforts will consist of purchasing or acquiring horses from auction
barns, feed lots, slaughter houses, and donated horses from individuals.
We will rescue any cruelty, neglect or abuse cases wherever and
whenever possible.
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Funding-Our
efforts will be funded by donations from the general public, membership
dues, contributions, fund raisers, adoption placement donations, and
grants from grantors that support animal rights.
Our rescue efforts will be conducted by Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue
Organization, Inc., its Officers, Members, and Volunteers.
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Rehabilitation-Once
an equine is in our care we plan to rehabilitate him/her for as long as
needed until the horse(s) are in a better state of health and condition
with the following but not limited to vet care, farrier care, dental care,
feed, hay, shelter, training and most of all love.
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Placement-After
a certain equine has been rehabilitated and in a better state of health
and condition, we will place that certain equine in our “Adoption
Program” where the equine will be available to the general public.
Our goal will be to find a safe and permanent loving home to
continue to give the care he/she needs.
The potential applicant will fill out an application to be
considered for acquiring a certain equine in the “Adoption Program”.
The potential applicant will go through an investigation including but not
limited to, a representative visiting the applicant’s home or boarding
facility to ensure safe and adequate facilities, as well as determining
applicants knowledge of equine care, contacting veterinarians, farriers,
personal references by phone or in person to ensure a safe haven before
the equine is placed in applicants care.
Once the applicant is approved for the equine to be placed in their
care, the applicant must pay a placement donation depending on the
training, soundness and condition and age of the horse.
The applicant is responsible for transporting the equine from our
facility at their expense and within a reasonable time to be determined by
both parties. After the
placement has been made of the certain equine to the applicant, the
applicant must then provide “Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue Organization”
with health documentation within the first year signed by a licensed
veterinarian. If at any time
the equine is found to be in unsafe circumstances within the first year,
then “Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue Organization” reserves the right to
take into possession the certain equine placed with applicant with
applicant receiving no refund.
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HOPEFUL HAVEN EQUINE RESCUE
ORGANIZATION, INC.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
HHERO accepts for admission any horse or member or the equine
family that is a cruelty, seizure, or abuse case free of charge and regardless
of circumstance.
HHERO does not accept any equine except from the lawful, legal owner or legal
representative, law enforcement, or the Department of Agriculture.
HHERO does not accept any equine with proven contagious illness nor any equine
that has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia.
HHERO takes all cruelty, seizure, or abused equines
directly to a veterinarian for a complete medical workup, including blood
work. A coggins test is done at
that time.
Horses that are
accepted for admission are housed in a temporary foster home until they can be
admitted to a regular foster home.
HHERO does not accept totally blind horses.
They will be referred to a sanctuary.
HHERO does not take in diseased horses ( E.g.,
Cushings, neurological disorders, etc.) with poor chance of recovery
and/or finding an adoption home for. These
cases will be identified case by case, and accepted by a vote from all officers.
Humane euthanization may be an option.
HHERO will require proof of vaccines and a negative coggins
on all unwanted horses or that are donated to HHERO.
Exception are cruelty, seizure, and abused cases.
HHERO will require a donation of $150.00 on all donated
horses from individuals. Excluding
cruelty, seizure, and abuse cases. In
hardship cases such as divorce or death, this fee may be waived.
That will be decided on an individual basis.
All officers will vote on whether or not to waive this fee.
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EUTHANASIA POLICY
HHERO is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of
horses, and therefore Euthanasia is used as a means of last resort or as a means
as so not to prolong pain and suffering.
Horses will not be euthanized without the approval of an officer of HHERO,
unless blatantly apparent. E.g.,
severe unrecoverable injuries
Horses will always be euthanized humanely by a qualified
veterinarian. The horse will be
euthanized by intravenous injection.
When a horse is euthanized there will be a qualified veterinarian and a HHERO
staff member or volunteer present to provide nurturing and emotional support for
the horse.
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HHERO believes in the practice of Spay/Neuter for
all animals.
HHERO gelds all stallions as soon as health
permits.
No stallion will be adopted from HHERO that has not
been gelded.
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Hopeful Haven Equine Rescue Organization , Inc
12193 Providence Rd
Shreveport, LA 71129
Phone: 318-286-3116
A 501(c)3 Non Profit
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