Promoting the humane treatment of Hooved animals through education, legislation, and if necessary, intervention
Founded 1971
Welcome To HAHS
These are difficult times with the spread of the coronavirus across the country. While there are various stages of shelter at home orders in place there is one constant, the need to care for our animals here on the farm. Rest assured, our team members are here everyday, making sure the animals receive the care they need and the care we promised to give them when we rescued them. We are handling office matters as best we can from home. Our many wonderful volunteers have offered to help, but we have been asked to limit visitors to the farm. We currently have 24 equines and 9 pigs who require care. We currently have a staff of 6 people, inside and outside. We survive completely on donations from people like you. We know times may be difficult for many of you and it hardly seems fair to be asking for donations considering the challenges many families are facing. We consider all of you, our donors, to be family to us and our animals. Because of your donations we have been able to continue helping all of our hooved animals. We ask for any amount you can give, big or small, during this rough time. It will be a great help to all our animals. We thank you for your donation and wish all of you the best! Stay safe and healthy!!
The Hooved Animal Humane Society has made a difference in the lives of so many hooved animals. Founded by six concerned citizens, we will continue with our mission of:
Promoting the humane treatment of hooved animals through education, legislation, investigation, and if necessary, intervention.
We are a 501(c)(3) organization and are supported solely by your tax deductible donations. Thank you for helping us be there for the hooved animals. Your support is most appreciated.
Rescuing - Rehabilitating - Adopting
Despite HAHS’ efforts to prevent abuse and neglect of horses and other hooved animals through education and advocacy, abuse and neglect continue to occur at alarming rates.
Through the phone calls and emails of concerned and compassionate people, we are made aware of possible inhumane cases. Our group of approved investigators does everything possible within the law to make situations better for the animals involved.
Sometimes HAHS is able to educate the animal owners on how to properly feed and care for their animals. Other times, cases require HAHS to get approval from the Department of Agriculture to take the horses and animals to our farm where we can provide the animals with proper care.
The rescue horses and other hooved animals we have available for adoption have come to us after experiencing extreme neglect. After the animals’ rehabilitation, they are placed for adoption. We provide a full detailed description of their backgrounds as we know them, and work hard to find and match our adoptable horses and large animals with the owners who provide them a loving forever home.
The Hooved Animal Humane Society is a proud member of the following organizations.
The Hooved Animal Humane Society is involved in a wide range of animal humane activities and has a national scope.
Founded in 1971 by six caring individuals who were shocked by the deplorable conditions in which horses were living. HAHS was the first humane society established in the United States to focus specifically on large animals, specifically horses.
In 1973, HAHS was the driving force behind the passage of “The Humane Care for Animals” act in Illinois. Through the Illinois Department of Agriculture, this Act gives HAHS the legal authority to investigate claims of abuse and neglect and intervene when owners do not comply with a notice to remedy the situation. This Act is recognized as the legislative model by other states when drafting animal cruelty laws.
HAHS Works with Organizations Across the United States
