Happy Trails was especially blessed this holiday season with a very special gift — the gift of a new rescue vehicle, outfitted for farm animal rescues!

Since the generous donations that we normally receive are dedicated to the care of the rescued animals and their vet costs, nutritional needs, shelter requirement and rehabilitation, our rescue equipment has taken a back seat for many years. Many, many years.

The sad old van with the cracked windshield and the dented door that we arrive in at a rescue sight is a thing of the past, thanks to the kind and generous patrons of the Vegi-Terranean restaurant! 

We were thrilled beyond belief when we were asked to take a look at a truck that was being chosen for us and outfitted to help upgrade Happy Trails rescue services.

Here’s the scoop on the truck:

• Ύ ton gasoline pick-up
• Heavy duty suspension
• 4-wheel drive
• Two trailer hitches — a bumper hitch and a fifth wheel (gooseneck)
• Search lights for our night rescues
• Awesome graphics
• 8’ bed with sprayed-in bed liner
• Extended cab with half back seat
• Cloth (no leather!) interior

This vehicle was chosen for Happy Trails with the help of the good folks at Vandevere Olds in Akron!

And, it's a moving billboard!

The absolutely eye-catching graphics package was creatively produced through Marzetti Graphics of Akron. Everywhere we go, the stunning graphics package draws attention and is admired by everyone. You couldn't ask for a better ambassador to help get Happy Trails name and logo in the public's view on a regular basis!

Happy Trails is deeply grateful to the generous patrons of Vegi-Terranean who truly believe in the farm animal rescue work and educational programs of Happy Trails.

 We already have put the beautiful vehicle to work, hauling hay, feed and grain, horse trailers, flat beds, and handling animal rescues — we have no idea how we functioned without it!