Hollow Creek Farm is in Dire Need of Donations: Help Us Help Them
*HCF is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 and relies only on donations which are at an all-time low
*HCF is comprised of foster homes throughout North and South Carolina
*HCF has no paid staff and very few volunteers
*HCF does not receive free vet care
*HCF does not receive free medication
*HCF does not have unlimited space or resources
We care about our animals and each must have proper vet care, time, space, and socialization. There is a limit to the number of animals we can physically and financially take in and care for.
Hollow Creek Farm is Not Open to the Public
1. We do NOT take in dogs from the public. HCF is private.
2. The dogs that have been taken in were in immediate danger: animals that are physically viable.
3. Horses in danger of slaughter that are viable.
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.
We Need Donations to Continue Our Work
We cannot take in every animal that needs help: we don’t have the money. There are endless expenses in maintaining
the well being of the animals already in our care including mortgage, electricity, fence repairs, building repairs,
insurance, gas, endless food, medicine and vet bills.
* Dog food: HCF goes through 40 lb of dog food per day minimally. $26 per day minimally.
* Heartworm Preventative: Heartworm preventative is about $250 per month.
* Flea and Tick preventative: $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
OPTIONS: Provide Shots, Neutering to Get Your Animal a Home
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.
How to Get a Rescue to Accept Your Dog
Rescues get hundreds of e-mails 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 an animal you found if you want the animal to be saved. You will have to wait for a space to open. In the meantime, socialize the dog, train the dog, and get shots and neutering for the dog. Send a profile to tell the dog’s story:
- Species, Breed, Age, Weight, Sex, Vaccinations, Spay/Neuter
- Medical or behavioral issues
- Profile (good with other animals, kids: yes or no, level of training, background information)
- Send one good picture
- Offer transport, crate, bowl, leash
- Most important: send to multiple rescues
- Google breed rescues or go to Petfinder.org for rescues in your area.
- Wait for an answer from the rescue.Rescue is a 24/7 volunteer job…. you need to do your part to get your animal to safety within a rescue.
Consider Rehabilitation
Our first job is to keep dogs in their current home. Our behavior rehab program is the first step in doing this.
Take some responsibility for the animal you are relinquishing/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 e-mail us. We want to help. But, without your financial 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.
