Who We Are
The Hooved Animal Humane Society (HAHS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1971 by concerned and committed citizens. HAHS’s vision is a world where no hooved animal experiences abuse and neglect. The mission is to promote the humane treatment of hooved animals through education, legislation, investigation, and, if necessary, legal intervention (impoundment). In addition, we provide physical rehabilitation to animals that have endured severe neglect and abuse and adopt them out to loving forever homes.
What We Do
HAHS also acts as the hooved animal’s advocate or voice. We do this by supporting legislation in our state, other states, and on a federal level that protects the welfare of hooved animals. HAHS was instrumental in the passage of the original Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act in 1973.
One of our key objectives is to focus on education to prevent abuse and neglect of hooved animals. Great strides have been made toward this goal, especially since 1995, when our Educational Center was completed. The Center has become a place where people can learn firsthand how to care for hooved animals properly.
We regularly host seminars with equine professionals such as veterinarians, farriers, attorneys, and resistance-free trainers. Because HAHS believes education is the key to preventing abuse and neglect of hooved animals, we also share educational information with the help of our state-licensed equine investigators. The investigators work with owners to help them understand how to provide for an animal’s needs.
Below are additional ways we provide education:
Provide links to other animal health and humane organizations.
Recommend books on animal health and humane animal care.
Host informational events both on the farm and around the state.
Produce newsletters and share content about animal health, legislation, and other related issues
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