Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes criminally abused, neglected and abandoned farm animals.

Rescue – working in cooperation with law enforcement and county humane organizations, we provide our service to Ohio and any state beyond requesting assistance.

Rehabilitation – providing the veterinary attention, nutrition and maintenance care and nurture to each animal who enters the sanctuary.

Re-home – networking to find loving and forever homes for each animal based on the best match of people, personalities and facilities.

Amish Horse Retirement Initiative

In an effort to supersede equine surrender to one of Ohio’s multiple livestock auction houses, HTFAS founded the Amish Horse Retirement Initiative to provide an option for the Amish community when an equine in their care must be re-homed. HTFAS will approve any request for an equine to be accepted into our program when this request originates from the Amish community. Requests will be prioritized on basis of urgency and intake will be prioritized as capacity allows and secondary to requests made by law enforcement.

Livestock Auction

Ohio is home to multiple livestock auction houses. Along with a large population of Amish in the community many equines are discarded at these houses. For many, their fate is to be sold to a ‘meat-buyer’ and transported to slaughter for consumption. It is for this reason that HTFAS will attend these livestock auctions when capacity is low and/or demand for an animal (there is often specific request for donkeys, mini horses or ponies) is present. Equine will be bid on and purchased only when death is eminent, proven by interest from the auctioneer or meat-buyer. HTFAS will never knowingly bid/compete with a fellow rescue or private buyer.

Owner Relinquish Initiative

In response to the fluctuating request for criminal case assistance and realizing the growing need for help in our community, HTFAS introduced the Owner Relinquish Initiative in 2021. Owner relinquish requests will be reviewed on a case by-case-basis. The decision for intake will take into consideration 1) urgency of need; 2) effort of placement made by owner with guidance from HTFAS; 3) condition of animal(s) requiring attention. Requests will be prioritized on basis of urgency along with Amish Retirement requests and intake will be prioritized as capacity allows and secondary to requests made by law enforcement.

Consider Adoption – Adopt, Don’t Shop!

Looking for a special addition to your animal family? Consider the journey of adoption. Whether farm animals are dear to your heart or majestic horses are your fancy, Happy Trails has many animals of all shapes, sizes, colors, ages and riding levels. Follow the steps below to arrive at your Happy Ending!

Apply Today!

Make a Difference Today!

Are you fond of farm animals? Do horses have your heart? Do you believe in compassion and kindness for all animals and the importance of the Happy Trails’ mission? Become an animal sponsor or contribute to the sanctuary as a whole. Help ensure the continued care of the rescued animals as well as our ability to answer the call – to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home the next farm animal or horse in need.

Become a Sponsor

Gift Sponsorship

Choose your favorite HTFAS animal or animal group and be their support as they continue their journey toward a forever home. Animal Sponsors play a critical role at Happy Trails. Many of the animals have special needs that require extensive care and rehabilitation. The Sponsorship Program allows supporters to contribute to the cost of food, shelter and veterinary care for farm animals and horses rescued from situations of abuse, neglect and abandonment on a one-time or ongoing monthly commitment.

$25

Receive a color portrait of your animal and a personal invitation to visit the sanctuary during our Sponsor Day in spring and fall.

$50

Receive a color portrait of your animal and an official logo t-shirt as well as a personal invitation to visit the sanctuary during our Sponsor Day in spring and fall.

$100

Receive a color portrait of your animal, 2 free tour passes and an official logo t-shirt as well as a personal invitation to visit the sanctuary during our Sponsor Day in spring and fall.

Volunteer

Join the Team!

Thank you for your interest and dedication to helping Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary continue rescue and education efforts across Ohio and Beyond!