If you have an animal that you would like to relinquish to HCF because you can no longer care for that animal, for whatever reason, please read the following:

*HCF is a non profit 501C3 that relies on donations from people like you.  We do not get money from any government agency. 

*HCF has no paid staff members.  HCF is a 100% volunteer organization.

*HCF does not recieve free vet care for the animals.  WE HAVE TO PAY FOR IT JUST LIKE YOU!

* HCF does not recieve free medication such as heartworm preventative nor flea and tick preventative. 

*HCF does not have unlimited space or resources.  We care about our animals and each animal must have the proper vet care, time, space, and socialization.  There is a limit to the amount of animals we can physically and financially take in and care for on a daily basis.

THE COST OF DOING RESCUE -  IT’S NOT FREE!

Besides the expected expenses that go along with running a 14 acre rescue - Mortgage, electricity, fence repairs, building repairs, insurance, fuel to run animals to the vet ———-

* Dog food - HCF goes through 40 lb of dog food per day minimally. $26 per day minimally.
* Heartworm Preventative - Even with a reduced fee our Heartworm prevenative is about $250  per month.
* Flea and Tick preventative is about $250 per month.
* Hay $500 per month
* Livestock Grain/feed  $700 per month 
* Misc items  - salt blocks, buckets, fly repellent, livestock wormer, etc.  $200 per month

Likely you now understand why we cannot take in every animal when a person askes us for help.

We must maintain the health and well being of the animals that are already in our care first.

OPTIONS:   How to entice a rescue to take in your animal.

Your animal will be more attractive to rescues if he or she is already altered (gelded/spayed/neutered). Your animals should be up to date with vaccinations and tests such as heartworm and coggins.

Offer a donation to cover any vet expenses that the animal may initially need upon intake to the rescue.  If you cannot offer a financial donation  - offer your time.  A monthly donation until your animal is adopted is most helpful.

Send all the information about the animal to the rescue
Species
Breed
Age
Size
Sex
Vaccinations
Medical or behavioral issues
Behavioral profile (good with other animals/types, kids, training level, trailers, rides, any and all background info)
Send at least 1 good photo

Most important, send this to several rescues.   You can google breed rescues or look at sites like Petfinder.org for rescues in your area.

Be prepared to transport the animal to the rescue yourself.  Keep in mind the vast majority of rescues are staffed by people that have fulltime jobs and families.  Our time is as precious as yours - and the rest of our time is spent dedicated to helping animals in need.  Rescue is a 24/7 volunteer job…. you need to do your part to get your animal to safety within a rescue.

Do not expect an answer from a rescue immediatley……. most rescuers have jobs and when not at our jobs we are usually doing rescue work. 

Remember Rescues get hundreds of emails in a week about animals in need.  You may feel like you are the only one that needs help - You are not. 

Be prepared to hold onto an animal you found if you want the animal to go to a rescue.  You may have to wait for space to open up.  In the meantime you can socialize the dog, train the dog, and get vet care for the dog. 

HCF INTAKE PRIORITY LIST

1. Strays found by volunteers and vet clinic staff.

2. Immediate danger - animals that are physically viable but face euthanasia for no other reason but lack of space at high kill shelters. Horses in danger of slaughter that are viable.

3.  Strays found by current and previous supporters and donors.

4.  Owned animals by people facing terminal illness.

5. Owned animals that the owners have gone through our behavior rehab program but still cannot get over issues in the relationship.

6. Owned animals that people simply no longer wish to care for nor will participate in the HCF rehab program.

Our first job is to keep dogs in their current home.   Our behavior rehab program is the first step in doing this. 

Keep in mind Rescuing an animal does not mean you put it in your car and take it to someone else.  That is called transporting. 

Take some responsibility for the animal you are reliquishing/found.  Donate, volunteer, make a monthly donation for the care of the animal you brought to a rescue.  Once the dog is in the care of a rescue continue to advert that dog…… ask people to adopt from that rescue, donate and volunteer at that rescue.

If you have any questions about our intake policies or the reality  of rescue please feel free to email us.  We will happily answer your questions - better yet you can volunteer and learn first hand what it really takes to save a life.

Now if you have an animal that requires our help - please do email us.  We want to help.  But, without your help we can’t save more lives.

If you have a dog with behavior issues we will help you solve them so your dog stays in your home with you for the rest of his or her life.