Akron Aeros/Happy Trails Game Day June 23rd
Show your support by attending Akron Aeros Family FUNday. Happy Trails is the community organization chosen for the spotlight on this day. Don't miss your opportunity to meet Odessa and Kachina in "person". Buy your tickets early!
Another one of our beloved animals crossed over the Rainbow Bridge this week…our loveable yet grumpy pot belly pig, Aladdin.
Paninah, a beautiful mare, crossed the Rainbow Bridge this past weekend surrounded by many friends. This is her story.
Neglected Mini Horse Now Safe at Happy Trails
It took about thirty minutes just to help this little man walk from the back of his property to the Happy Trails rescue trailer. Read Theodore's story.
Happy Trails Featured On “The List” TV Show!
Happy Trails was recently featured on the television show, “The List”, regularly seen at 7pm on WEWS. Check out the segment on Happy Trails with reporter, Mike Brookbank!
February Newsletter Now Available!
Be sure to share this latest Happy Trails newsletter with friends and family!
Happy Trails Welcomes a New Horse – Zagato
Zagato recently came to Happy Trails through the Amish Horse Retirement Program. Read about him and how you can help.
Glitzy the pig was rescued during a snowstorm. She had a recent trip to the vet which ended up costing $649. Happy Trails could use your help to cover these costs. Also, this sweet little girl is available for adoption.
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About Rosebud
Rosebud came to us from Cleveland. She had been bought as a gift for somebody for Christmas. A farm pig is definitely not a good house pet in the city. This adorable girl is very social and loves attention. She gets along with everybody that she meets. She is such a sweetheart!
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About Rosebud
Rosebud came to us from Cleveland. She had been bought as a gift for somebody for Christmas. A farm pig is definitely not a good house pet in the city. This adorable girl is very social and loves attention. She gets along with everybody that she meets. Rosebud is looking for her forever home where she can be a large outdoor pet. She is such a sweetheart and would make a great addition to somebody's home.
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About Jolie, Dulce, and Dozer
Jolie and Dulce came in together from a neglect situation. Both were severely overweight and had overgrown hooves. Jolie is a social butterfly and loves to greet people in hopes of getting a belly rub or a treat. Dulce is a little more reserved. We aren't sure of her exact age, but she seems to be a senior. She suffers from arthritis and will need to be on medication for the rest of her life. These ladies have been best friends and have spent their lives together so they will need to be adopted together.
Dozer came to us from a separate neglect situation. He is a very active, vocal pig. He is always out and about at the farm looking to see what is going on. Since coming to Happy Trails he has bonded closely with Jolie and Dulce. They are best friends! They like to take naps in the sun together and cuddle up in their shelter at night.
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About Jolie, Dulce, and Dozer
Jolie and Dulce came in together from a neglect situation. Both were severely overweight and had overgrown hooves. Jolie is a social butterfly and loves to greet people in hopes of getting a belly rub or a treat. Dulce is a little more reserved. We aren't sure of her exact age, but she seems to be a senior. She suffers from arthritis and will need to be on medication for the rest of her life. These ladies have been best friends and have spent their lives together so they will need to be adopted together.
Dozer came to us from a separate neglect situation. He is a very active, vocal pig. He is always out and about at the farm looking to see what is going on. Since coming to Happy Trails he has bonded closely with Jolie and Dulce. They are best friends! They like to take naps in the sun together and cuddle up in their shelter at night. We would love to keep this trio of pigs together.
Slaughter Of The Elephants And The Ivory Trade
Another letter and update from Dick Houston — shocking announcement from China now building the world’s largest ivory carving shop!
You will be stunned by yesterday's short radio interview with National Geographic staff writer, Bryan Christy. Please listen to it. It will literally only take 4 minutes, 10 seconds of your time. I was shocked to learn China is now going to build the world's largest ivory carving shop! And TRAIN college students to learn the elephant ivory carving "art". I too was stunned when even I thought I was beyond being shocked.
And bless you for standing up for the elephant by sharing with your members. And yes, you do have permission to use the article and photos about the Chad massacre. Animal Lovers the world over need to see that and take action with the Letter to the Ambassador — and maybe we can stop China from exterminating the elephant from Africa. But as you will hear on the interview, it may already be too late.
Warm regards,
Dick
cc: Barbara Brooks; Elefence Public Relations Director
* Click on the blue print Newsworks below and it will take you to yeserday's interview.
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NewsWorks: Penn State grad exposing illegal ivory trade [updated with new audio]Source: newsworks.org Blood Ivory the lead article in the October issue of National Geographic Magazine shed light on the plight on African elephants killed only for their prized tusks That article written by Delaware |
Latest crisis in the ivory trade
Dick Houston’s Non-Profit Organization, Ele-Fence, would like to share information on the latest crisis in the ivory trade. Dick is asking us to help send letters to end the hideous poaching trade which supplies ivory to China.
Click this link for information.
And here is a letter to Happy Trails from Dick..
Hello Annette,
I think you will be pleased to know that a library has just stepped forward to copy the ivory letters for their patrons to send to the Chinese Ambassador to ban ivory sales forever.
The Elefence Board and I thank you for getting the word out. Wouldn't it be great if we could get thousands of letters arriving on the Ambassador's doorstep! I would imagine we'd get the national news media on this ivory issue.
A Rotary Club has just called and wants to help get letters out from their members.
I think I already told you about a Columbus school stepping forward to send letters.
Please contact me at any time when you have questions.
A thousand and one thanks from all of us at Elefence!.
Best regards,
Dick
P.S. Personally, I think the public needs to see this, even if it is not pretty. This is the only way one gets ivory these days. Massacre. I could weep not only for the elephants ( those who weren't even born yet) but our children of the future who may never see an elephant family in the wild.
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About Practical and Willow
Practical came from a neglect situation with three of our other farm pigs up for adoption. Temple, Practical, Fifer and Fiddler are all like family and ideally we would prefer that each of them leaves with at least one of their friends. When Practical came to Happy Trails, he had to be treated for an upper respiratory infection and also had to have ear tags removed. He is the baby of the four and a very nice little pig.
Update: Cal has become great friends with Willow. Willow is a wonderful resident at Happy Trails. She can leap tall fences and was the reason for some recent updates! We would love for Willow and Cal to be adopted together. This lovely pair can be your charge and will offer many special moments to cherish.
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About Theodore
On Monday, February 25th, Happy Trails assisted the Portage APL with the rescue of this adorable mini-horse. We have named him Theodore and have whisked him to the Sanctuary to put him under the direct care of a licensed veterinarian and a professional blacksmith who specializes in sever hoof neglect.
Theodore has gone from a flooded, icy field where he was unable to take one step to search for shelter to the respite of a straw-bedded stall, much needed attention, and a surrounding of friends at Happy Trails.
Keep your eye on Theodore. As the pending charges pan out and he is signed over, he will be a much sought after addition to an adoptive home. Inquire now, and in the meantime, send your donations, support and love.
Update: Theodore has been hard at work to recover from his neglectful situation. He has had two trimmings and is already able to walk more freely and with less pain. X-rays showed irreparable changes to his coffin bones on all four feet due to founder. However, he will be able to live a happy comfortable life. He will just need to be monitored more closely for signs to make sure his situation does not get worse. As with any pony of his size, measures must be taken to ensure they do not receive an overabundance of grass or grain. A horse's system cannot process excess amounts which is what leads to founder and the resulting laminitis.
Read more of Theodore's Rescue…
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About Theodore
On Monday, February 25th, Happy Trails assisted the Portage APL with the rescue of this adorable mini-horse. We have named him Theodore and have whisked him to the Sanctuary to put him under the direct care of a licensed veterinarian and a professional blacksmith who specializes in sever hoof neglect.
Theodore has gone from a flooded, icy field where he was unable to take one step to search for shelter to the respite of a straw-bedded stall, much needed attention, and a surrounding of friends at Happy Trails.
Keep your eye on Theodore. As the pending charges pan out and he is signed over, he will be a much sought after addition to an adoptive home. Inquire now, and in the meantime, send your donations, support and love.
Update: Theodore has been hard at work to recover from his neglectful situation. He has had two trimmings and is already able to walk more freely and with less pain. X-rays showed irreparable changes to his coffin bones on all four feet due to founder. However, he will be able to live a happy comfortable life. He will just need to be monitored more closely for signs to make sure his situation does not get worse. As with any pony of his size, measures must be taken to ensure they do not receive an overabundance of grass or grain. A horse's system cannot process excess amounts which is what leads to founder and the resulting laminitis.
Read more of Theodore's Rescue…
March 19, 2013
Some of the volunteers at Happy Trails wanted to check on Francis and see how he was adjusting to his new home. His new adoptive mom loves him so much and was happy to fill us in on how he is doing. Francis absolutely loves his new pond and spends most of the day on it. He is the self appointed 'leader' of the Pekin ducks and helps round them up to go inside at night. He also thinks it is his duty to protect them. Everyone was thrilled to see how happy Francis is and how much he is enjoying his new home.
Cleveland Rescued Cockfighting Roosters
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About our Cleveland Rescued Cockfighting Roosters
Happy Trails assisted Cleveland Animal Control with rescuing roosters from a cockfighting situation on March 8th, 2013. “Lenny” (shown above) is among the majority of the rescued roosters who enjoy being held and petted. "Sam" (pictured below, right) is typical of the roosters now signed over to Happy Trails. His comb and his wattles had been cut off. The black that you see around his face is dried blood.
It is unconscionable to force an otherwise docile animal to fight for its life in a fight to the death. Cockfighting is sadly prevalent in every county in Ohio. We can only assist with these cases when we have the space and the resources to do so. By adopting a rooster, you are actually saving two! Please consider adopting one of the 34 roosters from this rescue. Click this link for more photos from this rescue and more details about cockfighting — March 8th Cleveland Rooster Rescue
March 15, 2013
We are so happy to report that Francis the goose has finally been adopted. He has been at Happy Trails since February 2011. He came to us with a severe case of angel wing and had to have the lower portion of his wings amputated. Francis can be a bit territorial and tempermental, but we still loved him. Unfortunately, his attitude wasn't loved by everyone so it took a long time for him to find a home. He finally found the perfect home where he will have a nice big pond to swim in and a cozy shelter to stay safe at night. His new owner loves him very much and he will get to live out the rest of his life being spoiled.
Along with Francis, 3 of our Pekin ducks were also adopted by the same home. A male and two females made up a trio of ducks that are best friends. It is great to see them all adopted together.
Here is Francis checking out his new home.
March 12, 2013
Happy Trails took in 34 roosters and 3 hens that were rescued during a cockfighting bust in Cleveland. Many of them were very thin. Most of the roosters had their combs or wattles cut off or were missing their talons. This is fairly typical with cockfighting. Cutting off the comb and wattle prevents the opponent from tearing them off during the fight. Also, some of the roosters had their feathers shaved off of their legs and chest to make the fights bloodier.
Despite everything that had been done to these birds, many of them are very friendly. There are a few that show signs of aggression towards humans, but most of them enjoy being held or petted.
Since the roosters were rescued in Cleveland, they have all been named after Cleveland Indians players.
They have all settled in at Happy Trails and are enjoying a safe place to sleep and plenty of food.
Now we start the long process of finding homes for all of these birds. They can make excellent pets, however they can't live with other roosters.
Here is a link to one of the news stories about the rescue: http://fox8.com/2013/03/08/animal-farm-rescue-takes-in-roosters-from-cockfighting-ring/
March 7, 2013
There are currently 18 outdoor pot belly pigs that are looking for homes at Happy Trails. It is often difficult to find homes for them because they are not able to live indoors. Since they have lived their lives outside, bringing them inside can be very destructive. They are capable of rooting up carpeting and tile flooring! Many of them are extremely friendly however, and would make great outdoor pets. A lot of them enjoy getting belly rubs and having their back scratched. Some have been at Happy Trails for years and deserve to have a nice loving home where they can be spoiled for the rest of their lives. If you are interested in adopting one of these amazing pot belly pigs, please contact Happy Trails for more information.
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About Tootsie
Tootsie is a very large pot bellied pig. She is not very friendly and at times she can be a bit aggressive. It will take a special type of person to own her however, she deserves a nice home that she can call her own. Happy Trails will care for her until she finds her forever home. Would you consider taking her on to make room for another rescue? If so, you have saved two lives and given Tootsie a chance to warm up to us humans.
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About Munna
Munna came from a neglect situation in Portage county along with Yamka. After arriving at Happy Trails they made other friends and grew apart. Munna is fairly independent. She isn't aggressive, however she isn't overly friendly either. She is an adorable girl that is patiently waiting for her forever home, but in the meantime, she would love to have someone to call "sponsor". 2/13
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About Norman
Norman came to Happy Trails in April 2010. He loves attention and is very treat motivated. He is best friends with Dmitri and Ratatouille. He is up to date on vaccines and is neutered.
He is looking for a human to call his own!
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About Zinger
Zinger came from Scioto County in Southern Ohio. The area where Zinger lived had flooded and water took over his dog house. The situation was not resolved and the water turned to ice in the cold weather. This left the the poor pig nowhere to get warm or lay down on anything dry. He had ice for a bed. The Humane Society removed Zinger and brought him to Happy Trails. Zinger is now happy, healthy, and warm. He nests under blankets on a big pile of straw with his best friend Willis. We like to keep friends together so Zinger will also retire at Happy Trails. Consider sponsoring this adorable guy! 2/13
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About Sgt Pepper
This adorable guy is currently being fostered while awaiting his forever home. He is neutered and potty trained and is an indoor pig. Resist him if you can but we think you will fall in love the moment you let yourself consider being his person.
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