Consider Adoption - Adopt, Don't Shop!

Step 1  Review our adoption process and FAQs  This can often answer your questions and speed up your adoption process.

Step 2  Submit an adoption survey. This tells us about your experience, what you are looking for and what you might need in order to make your adoption a success. We can help!

Step 3  Talk to us. Our placement coordinator will lend an ear to help match you with your right animal and set up a time to visit the sanctuary. Photos requested are in the spirit of assisting an adopter to provide the best chance for a worry-free adoption. This is not a pass or fail, but rather a partnership for success!

Step 4  Choose your companion. By appointment, our staff will help you select an animal suited to your wants, needs and facility.

Step 5  Complete the adoption!  Arrangements will be made for you to take your adopted animal home. Fall in love – Fill out the contract and pay the fee – Begin your next chapter!

Animal Adoption FAQs

Can I choose the animal?
HTFAS finds loving and forever homes for each animal based on the best match of people, personalities and facilities. That being said, of course, we will focus on your chosen animal. Our placement coordinator will guide you through a conversation regarding your goals and needs. From this discussion, a list of appropriate candidates will surface.

If the adoption does not work out, can I sell the animal?
An animal adopted through HTFAS may not be sold or re-homed for the first six months of adoption. Following this period, an animal may be re-homed and will always be welcome to return to HTFAS for any reason under our safety net stated in our contract.

Do you allow breeding?
Each animal adopted will leave our sanctuary spayed/neutered when appropriate. The HTFAS contract contains a no-breeding clause.

Does my adopted animal need a companion?
All farm animals and horses naturally flourish in a herd or flock. It is beneficial to the long-term health and happiness of any animal to have a companion. However, this is required.

I don’t have my own property, is boarding an option?
Yes. A boarding facility will be considered. The barn manager must be willing to adhere to HTFAS adoption requirements. Adopted horses will be current on shots, worming, teeth float, and Coggins.

Do you adopt out of state?
Yes. We do our best to facilitate a happy ending no matter the distance!

Do you deliver?
Yes. We hope you will provide transportation for your adopted animal. HTFAS does have staff/volunteers who can transport for a fee. Out-of-state adoptions are often completed by commercial transport companies.

Will HTFAS hold an animal until I am ready to adopt?
Yes. And No. Although we understand circumstances may postpone adoption plans, our first priority is to provide each animal with a forever home. Equine can be held for (7) days with a $200 non-refundable deposit in order to arrange transport.

Can I meet the animals available for adoption first?  Do I need an appointment?
HTFAS requires the completion of a quick adoption survey before meeting the animals. A great option is to visit our animals during a tour!

Are the horses registered?  Can I get their papers?
Yes. If papers are provided, they can be passed along to the adopter, provided the previous owner did not stipulate otherwise.

Is barbed wire an approved fencing?
HTFAS will consider placement at a facility with barbed wire. This will be on a case-by-case basis.

I only have a run in with no stalls, is that OK?
Yes. A property with only a run-in shelter may be approved. However, you must be able to provide confinement in cases of illness or injury.

I really want a teacup/mini-pig, do you have potbelly pigs under 60 lbs?
Unfortunately, this is a misconception. Although pigs can be bred to be on the small side, there is no guarantee as to size, and there is no such thing as a ‘mini’ pig. Provided with the proper veterinary care and adequate nutrition, all potbelly pigs have the potential to grow to 80 to 200 lbs.

We hope to welcome you to the Happy Trails Family!
HTFAS strives to ensure the best possible home for the rescued animals. Great efforts are made to ensure that every adoption is successful for both the animals and the adoptive family.

In the spirit of family, HTFAS promises a safety net for the lifetime of your adopted animal. You or subsequent owners may relinquish custody/ownership of the adopted animal back to HTFAS at any time during their lifespan with a requested notice of fourteen (14) days.