by Laurie Jackson | Dec 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Important Documents HTFAS strives for transparency and building trust with donors, stakeholders, and the public by openly sharing financial information, program details, and operational practices. Our hope is to demonstrate accountability and commitment to the mission...
by Laurie Jackson | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary (HTFAS) understands and shares your concern regarding the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. This policy tells you how we use and maintain the privacy of personal information we collect in connection with...
by Laurie Jackson | May 21, 2020 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: 2013 Breed: Potbelly Gender: Male Color: Black Adopt: $100 Adopt Me! Let’s give a big welcome to the new man on campus. Patrick was picked up as a stray recently from the Cleveland Animal Care & Control. When Happy Trails was...
by Laurie Jackson | May 21, 2020 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: 2013 Breed: Potbelly Gender: male Color: Black Adopt: $100 Adopt Me! Jimmy came to us as a stray from Seneca County. This little guy has a limp in his stride and is without one of his eyes. But he knows his name and is the sweetest thing ever!...
by Laurie Jackson | May 21, 2020 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: 2014 Breed: Potbelly Gender: Male Color: Pink w/black Adopt: $100 Adopt Me! Mr. Bubbs found himself without a person after his owner surrendered him to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, PA. He traveled all the way to our sanctuary for a new...
by Laurie Jackson | May 9, 2020 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: Unknown Breed: Potbelly Gender: Male Color: Grey/Black Adopt: $100 Adopt Me! Wilby was ‘rescued’ by a citizen from an owner who did not care for the pig properly. Once he was rescued, the citizen did not know what to do with Wilby and he was...
by Laurie Jackson | Apr 27, 2020 | Meet the Animals
Status: Available for Adoption Year: 1993 Breed: Apendix QH Gender: Gelding Color: Bay Height: 15.1H Adopt: $150 Adopt Me! Clem is a sweet old man who came with his best friend that was unexpectedly lost due to old age at their previous adopters. He was heartbroken...
by Laurie Jackson | Apr 9, 2020 | Career in Rescue
Happy Trails is seeking to hire a dedicated, hard-working animal caregiver to add to our amazing team. Part-time caregiver hourly starting rate: $12. Horse handling experience is a must. Great hands-on role for college students! Must be willing to: provide hands-on...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 10, 2020 | Career in Rescue
Internship opportunities at Happy Trails are available year round for qualifying students. Internships provide students with a rewarding and unique way to gain hands-on experience in a variety of departments at Happy Trails, including farm animal care, marketing and...
by Laurie Jackson | Nov 27, 2019 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: Breed: Potbelly Gender: Male Color: Black w/ White Adopt: $100 Adopt Me! if you have never seen the Simpsons, you may not understand his name. But we love having fun around him and our caregivers had to name at least one of our piggies...
by Laurie Jackson | Jun 19, 2019 | Meet the Animals, Tributes
Status: At Sanctuary Year: 2014 Breed: Potbelly Gender: Female Color: Black Adopt: $100 Adopt Me! Two potbelly pigs and two farm pigs were brought to Happy Trails to assist HSUS with a mass rescue of 51 farm animals from Marion County. These guys are famous, read...
by Laurie Jackson | Feb 19, 2019 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: At Sanctuary Year: 1997 Breed: Standardbred Gender: Gelding Color: Bay Height: 16.1h Adopt: $350.00 Adopt Me! Rudy was part of the Amish Retirement Program and he is quiet, sound, and looking for a great home! Rudy gets along well with other horses and has...
by Laurie Jackson | Oct 4, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 1994 Breed: Appaloosa Gender: Gelding Color: Bay Height: 15.2 Adoption Fee: $250 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Ready to Adopt? About Ranger Ranger has been adopted! He is aged gelding that is estimated to be around 23 years old. He is 14.3H and a...
by Laurie Jackson | Jul 15, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year: 2007 Breed: Cashmere Cross Gender: Female Color: White Adopt: $75 Adopt Me! Can you relate? Lilly can be stand-offish and does not like attention forced on her. Layla is always right by her side. But each of these gals still provides tons of...
by Laurie Jackson | May 23, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year: 1999 Breed: Appaloosa Gender: Mare Color: Grey Blanket Height: 16h Adopt: $500 Adopt Me! This beautiful girl came from an abuse/neglect case in emaciated condition. As reported from a previous owner, Blue was once a wonderful English Pleasure...
by Laurie Jackson | May 21, 2018 | Feathered Friends, Meet the Animals
Jeremiah Noah George Washington Cruise Jonas Martin Van Buren Adopt Me! Status: Available for Adoption Year: Various Ages Breed: Rooster (rescued fighting roosters) Gender: Male Color: Vast Array of Beautiful Colors Adopt: $20 If you have ever considered having a...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 28, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: Unknown Breed: Sheep Gender: Female Color: White Adopt: $75.00 Adopt Me! Miranda continues to live at Happy Trails with her three gal pals and Ronaldo. She loves to be part of a bunch and she really would like to bring them all along to a...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 28, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: Unknown Breed: Sheep Gender: Male Color: White Adopt: $75.00 Adopt Me! Kacey shares an ‘apartment’ with his fave friends, who are named after a popular TV show (i.e. Charlotte and Miranda). He runs the pack as they wander around looking for...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 28, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: Unknown Breed: Sheep Gender: Female Color: White Adopt: $75.00 Adopt Me! Charlotte and her gals are loving life at Happy Trails. But they long for more. To find a forever home to share green pastures, pets and treats with her friends with whom...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 28, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: Unknown Breed: Sheep Gender: Male Color: White Adopt: $75.00 Adopt Me! December 15, 2015: Kyle and Ronaldo have gone their separate ways and Ronaldo now spends his days with the other three gals. He has come to love them and a perfect home...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 5, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year: 2011 Breed: Paint Gender: Mare Color: Brown/White Height: 15h Adopt: $500 Status: Adoption Pending Year: 2011 Breed: Paint Gender: Mare Color: Brown/White Height: 15h Adopt: $500 Status: Adoption Pending Year: 2011 Breed: Paint Gender: Mare...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 2, 2018 | Career in Rescue
HELP HAPPY TRAILS…. We are looking for a few talented and connected volunteer board members to round out our current board of directors in an effort to continue to lead and strengthen our mission to rescue criminally abused and neglected farm animals and horses. If...
by Laurie Jackson | Jan 19, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: 1997 Breed: Appaloosa Gender: Gelding Color: Chestnut Height: 15.2h Adopt: $150 Adopt Me! Tank came in to our rescue extremely emaciated and in terrible pain. He had an eye injury that was reportedly years old that had been neglected. Tank...
by Laurie Jackson | Jan 15, 2018 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted!! Year: 2011 Breed: Shetland Pony Gender: Mare Color: Bay Height: Adopt: $250 Adopt Me! Naomi was rescued from a dog kennel type enclosure behind a home. Alone and in the cold of winter, she trotted out of there with no issue and straight through the...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 22, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: 2013 Breed: Morgan Gender: Gelding Color: Bay Height: 15.1h Adopt: $150 Adopt Me! Beamer is an Amish horse who was retired due to progressive lameness in a front ankle. Evaluation and X-rays completed by our veterinarian revealed an old...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 22, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: 1996 Breed: Arabian Gender: Mare Color: Chestnut Height: 14.3h Adopt: $150 Adopt Me! Kate currently resides in a wonderful home as a foster companion to Violet, a horse adopted by this same family. Kate has special needs and is sore due to...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 22, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: 1996 Breed: Mini Gender: Gelding Color: Black Height: Mini Adopt: $150 Adopt Me! Koa came to us from the Sugarcreek auction along with Abraham. They did not know each other but are friends at Happy Trails. Koa is a senior mini and has been...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 19, 2017 | Meet the Animals, Tributes
Status: At Sanctuary Year: Unknown Breed: Potbelly Gender: Female Color: Black Adopt: $50.00 Adopt Me! 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,...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 18, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: 2007 Breed: Thoroughbred Gender: Gelding Color: Bay Height: Adopt: $TBD Adopt Me! Storm came to us early in the summer and was in need of hoof care and groceries for sure! He was lucky enough to find himself on the trailer of Bella Run...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 4, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: At Sanctuary Year: 2016 Breed: Donkey Gender: Stallion Color: Dark Grey Height: Adopt: $TBD Adopt Me! Kenny rescued at the very last second from the Sugarcreek auction is thanking his lucky stars. He is on the smaller side and can be a little stubborn (who...
by Laurie Jackson | Nov 14, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: Unknown Breed: Potbelly Gender: Female Color: Black Adopt: $50.00 Adopt Me! Lillian and Ozzie both lost their owner and friend when she suddenly passed away. A friend stepped in to feed the pigs, travel to work and keep herself sane. She...
by Laurie Jackson | Nov 14, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: Breed: Potbelly Gender: Male Color: White Adopt: $50.00 Adopt Me! Oh Mickey, you’re so fine… Sorry. 🙂 Anyway, Mickey is a great little guy who was surrendered to our friends in Pittsburgh, PA at Humane Animal Rescue. He has...
by Laurie Jackson | Sep 28, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: At Sanctuary Year Born: 2007 Breed: Morgan Cross Gender: Mare Color: Bay Height: 15h Adoption Fee: $500 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Ready to Adopt? About Liberty Mahoning County responders arrived at a working fire of a residence. Once the fire was under control,...
by Laurie Jackson | Sep 22, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year: 2015 Breed: Donkey Gender: Gelded Color: Light Grey Height: Adopt: $ TBD Adopt Me! Saved in the nick of time from the Sugarcreek auction this little guy is quite the sweetheart. Eeyore is named such because he is missing the lower half of his...
by Laurie Jackson | Aug 16, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Pandora is a great mare that is suitable for an intermediate rider. She has done some jumping and is a very fun ride. She has a faster trot currently, but a very nice canter. She is sound with no issues. She is a boss mare in the pasture, but she doesn’t bother...
by Laurie Jackson | Aug 16, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 2004 Breed: Thoroughbred Gender: Gelding Color: Dark Bay Height: 15.2 Adoption Fee: $500 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Ready to Adopt? Adopted! Mahoning County responders arrived at a working fire of a residence. Once the fire was under control,...
by Laurie Jackson | Aug 16, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 2001 Breed: Morgan/Haflinger Gender: Mare Color: Bay Height: 14.3 Adoption Fee: $750 Sponsor Fee: $50 Adopted! Ridable: Beauty was originally brought to us a few years ago as an Amish retirement horse. She was turned out on grass too much...
by Laurie Jackson | Jul 23, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Ambassador Year: 2007 Breed: Pygmy Gender: male Color: brown/white Sponsor: $40/mo Sponsor Me! Fred is another instance of you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours. This cute little lover came to Happy Trails from an owner who needed to find a better place...
by Laurie Jackson | Jul 23, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Permanent Resident Year Born: 2013 Breed: Norwegian Gender: Male Color: White/Brown Adoption Fee: n/a Sponsor Fee: $40/Month Contact Us About Sponsorship About Peanut Peanut, a Norwegian goat, was a win-win. Happy Trails was approached by owners who were...
by Laurie Jackson | Jul 20, 2017 | Meet the Animals, Tributes
The Ravenna City Police Department called about a stray rooster running rampant in a nearby neighborhood. He had been spotted for 3 days, making him fearful of anyone who approached him. We were asked if we could help catch him and take him in. Staff headed out...
by Laurie Jackson | Jun 8, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 1998 Breed: QH Gender: Gelding Color: Sorrel Height: 15h Adoption Fee: $500 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Ready to Adopt? Adopted! August 29, 2016: Cactus has a new chance at happiness! Let’s wish him the best as he travels to his new...
by Laurie Jackson | May 29, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 2014 Breed: Jersey Gender: Male Color: Brown Height: Adoption Fee: $150 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Adopted! Frankie now lives on a farm in Virginia where he has a beautiful new home with a big pasture. Frankie comes to Happy Trails from one of...
by Laurie Jackson | May 29, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 2014 Breed: Black Angus Gender: Male Color: Black Height: Adoption Fee: $150 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Adopted! Liam now lives on a farm in Virginia where he has a beautiful new home with a big pasture. Liam was part of a huge rescue from one...
by Laurie Jackson | May 29, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 2014 Breed: Jersey Gender: Male Color: Dark Brown Height: Adoption Fee: $150 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Adopted! Pauly now lives on a farm in Virginia where he has a beautiful new home with a big pasture. Pauly comes to Happy Trails from one of...
by Laurie Jackson | May 29, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 2002 Breed: QH Pony Gender: Gelding Color: Chestnut Height: 14.2h Adoption Fee: $250 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Ready to Adopt? Adopted! May 29,2017: Sonny has been adopted to a wonderful new home. March 20, 2017: Sonny has been scooped up...
by Laurie Jackson | Apr 26, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 2006 Breed: Unknown Gender: Gelding Color: Chestnut Height: 15.1 Adoption Fee: $150 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Ready to Adopt? Adopted April 26/2017: Austin went to his adoptive home today where he will have a wonderful place to call his own....
by Laurie Jackson | Apr 21, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Age: 2016 Breed: Potbelly Pig Gender: Female Color: Black Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month Adopted! March 30, 2017: Sweet Sapphire was adopted by Bella Run Equine! If doing it right, rescues are all on the same team, they just act as...
by Laurie Jackson | Apr 21, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Age: 2016 Breed: Potbelly Pig Gender: Male Color: Black/White Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month Adopted! March 30, 2017: Sweet Duncan was adopted by Bella Run Equine! If doing it right, rescues are all on the same team, they just act as...
by Laurie Jackson | Apr 21, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Age: 2016 Breed: Potbelly Pig Gender: Female Color: Black Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month About Eva March 30, 2017: Sweet Eva was adopted by Bella Run Equine! If doing it right, rescues are all on the same team, they just act as different...
by Laurie Jackson | Apr 21, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Age: 2016 Breed: Potbelly Pig Gender: Male Color: Brown/White Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month Adopted! April 20, 2017: Atticus and Finch left for their new home today, they have a new beautiful yard and place to call their own! The Fayette...
by Laurie Jackson | Apr 21, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Age: 2016 Breed: Potbelly Pig Gender: Male Color: Black/White Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month Adopted! April 20, 2017: Atticus and Finch left for their new home today, they have a new beautiful yard and place to call their own! The Fayette...
by Laurie Jackson | Apr 16, 2017 | Sanctuary News
In the heart of Amish country there is a well known horse auction at the Sugarcreek Livestock Auction Barn. This is an auction typically held every Friday, but since there was no sale yesterday (Good Friday) the sale was held today. Every week dozens of horses are run...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 31, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year: 2010 Breed: Quarter Horse Gender: Mare Color: Palomino Height: 15.1h Adopt: $150 Adopt Me! Paryss came to us from a severe situation of neglect in early 2014. She resides in a wonderful foster home but is still looking for that forever family...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 30, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: At Sanctuary Age: Unknown Breed: Kelso Gender: Male Color: Red Adoption Fee: $10 Sponsor Fee: $20/month About Luke This rooster is as sweet as they come. Luke is easy going and perfectly content sitting on your lap getting pet and eating some treats. He’s been...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 28, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Age: Unknown Breed: Unknown Gender: Rooster Color: White/Brown Adoption Fee: $10 Sponsor Fee: $20/month About Grover Cleveland March 12, 2017: One of our die hard rooster adopters paid a visit to the sanctuary today. Any rooster would be lucky to...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 25, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Age: Unknown Breed: Dorking Gender: Rooster Color: Black/Tan Adoption Fee: $10 Sponsor Fee: $20/month Ready to Adopt? About Brooks March 25, 2017: Brook has found a home!! After 3 years at the sanctuary he calmly accepted help out of his run...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 25, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Adopted! March 25, 2017: Tunnel after tunnel through the mountains of PA. I was thinking about where Kyle came from and how far he will travel to his new home and how it is all possible because of people who cared enough about a sheep in a dark stall who was abused...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 25, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year Born: 2014 Breed: Thoroughbred Gender: Gelding Color: Chestnut Height: 15.3 Adoption Fee: $500 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Ready to Adopt? About Hercules March 25, 2017: Hercules lost his mommy, he grew up in foster care, he went to boot camp and he...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 25, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Age: Unknown Breed: Dorking Gender: Rooster Color: Black/Brown Adoption Fee: $10 Sponsor Fee: $20/month About Ferguson March 25, 2017: Ferguson was seen on a Facebook plea for a home and has been welcomed into a loving family complete with hens...
by Laurie Jackson | Mar 25, 2017 | Meet the Animals, Piggies
Status: At Sanctuary Year: Unknown Breed: Potbelly Gender: Male Color: Pink w/black Adopt: $100 Adopt Me! March 25, 2017: Gordy is still living well at Happy Trails. He is social with one caregiver while a little standoffish with others. This just means to us that...
by Laurie Jackson | Feb 15, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Age: Unknown Breed: Unknown Gender: Rooster Color: Red Adoption Fee: $10 Sponsor Fee: $20/month About Moses February 15, 2017: A day after Valentine’s Day, the most wonderful couple drove over an hour away just to take a gander at our...
by Laurie Jackson | Feb 1, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Age: 2016 Breed: Potbelly Pig Gender: Male Color: Black/White Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month About Simon February 1, 2017: Simon was adopted and will share a home with Jazzy! So cool that these two siblings and favorites among us will be...
by Laurie Jackson | Jan 21, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Age: 2016 Breed: Potbelly Pig Gender: Female Color: Black Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month About Jazzy Jazzy along with her siblings were born to Sophie, our cute little pig that came to Happy Trails after being rescued from a horrific case of...
by Laurie Jackson | Jan 12, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Age: 2016 Breed: Potbelly Pig Gender: Female Color: Black Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month About Opal January 12, 2017: Opal has found her forever home with this great couple. We wish her the very best!! Opal along with her siblings were...
by Laurie Jackson | Jan 4, 2017 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year Born: 2002 Breed: Mini Gender: Mare Color: Bay Height: mini Adoption Fee: $100 Sponsor Fee: $50/month About Audrey January 4, 2017: Thanks to YOU, our amazing supporters, little Miss Audrey was able to receive the surgery and medical care...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 21, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Animal Charity Humane Society of Mahoning County called, Happy Trails answered. The first wave of roosters brought us 45 birds and tonight another 22 join them. These roosters will be rehabilitated and housed until the court proceedings are complete or until such...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Heard of our vegan Thanksgiving celebration but have yet to sign up? This is the year to commit. Check out the details and registered quickly. We want you there!
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Who would have thought our little Sophie would be so interesting. This adorable potbelly pig sure went through it to make her way to Happy Trails. Thanks to the Humane Society of Elkhart County in Indiana, Sophie was rescued from a criminal case of neglect. Not having...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
This program is meant to educate the Amish community regarding care of their horses and to give a safe landing for work and buggy horses no longer able to fulfill the requirements needed to remain on a working farm. 2016 has been a great year for our program, bringing...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
The Dodo, a site that is all about loving animals, shared a heartwarming article about Star and our Amish Horse Retirement program. Check it out and don’t forget to share to help us find a sponsor for Star!
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Meet our shining Star! Star comes from an Amish family and was brought to us through our Amish Horse Retirement Program. Visit our Animal Sponsorship page to learn how you can help her! Your contribution will go directly towards her recovery.
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Check out PETA’s video update that showcases how wonderfully Vernon, now named Koa, has been doing since he’s been adopted by his wonderful loving family. Read the full article here: Abused Pig Cuddling With New Family Will Melt Your Heart
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Save your Acme receipts from August 11, 2017 through December 31, 2017 and Happy Trails will receive 5% on eligible products! The deadline to submit your receipts is January 12, 2018. For more information on how it works see our Ways to Give page.
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
On the eve of June 3rd after what appeared to be an agonizing deliberation, a gentleman on the brink of deployment made the hard decision to drop a 5-month-old potbelly pig on our doorstep. Her name is Phoebe and she is as sweet as can be. Happy Trails does not take...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Tour season has begun and our gift shop is now open! Gift Shop Hours: Friday-Sunday, 11:00am – 5:00pm. Behind our gift shop, be sure to browse our new selection of yard decor. We have dog and cat statues, horse statues, pet memorial stones, exotic animals, bird...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Thanks to the efforts of the Akron Humane Officer as well as the assistance of Happy Trails, Axel, a 36-year-old horse how has something to neigh about. This elderly horse was left to live out his days behind a home in Springfield with only the view of a company...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Friends, we have some sad news to share about our friend Cisco. We have been treating him for arthritis for over two years. At nine years old and 1200 lbs, Cisco has lived a long, happy life at the sanctuary. Recently, he began having problems with movement and in the...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Provide peace, comfort and healing to rescued cockfighting roosters. Our rooster runs are specially designed to keep former fighting roosters comfortable and happy while they await their forever home. Sponsor an apartment for one year for only $50 per month. A plaque...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
Many of you are already aware that our founder, Annette Bragg, has resigned from her position as director of Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary. Her last official day will be July 15, 2016. I know I speak for all of us when I say that we will be eternally grateful for...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
21 tracks including rare and exclusive songs from iconic artists – all to raise funding and awareness for animal rights and farm animal sanctuaries. Visit the site to learn more about this project and download yours for $10 / Cd for $15. Happy Trails is...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 17, 2016 | Sanctuary News
We recently received a call from a nice person in Kent, asking us if we could help. There was a lamb that just happened to make his way into their garage! This falls under the “abandonment” portion of the rescues we do, so we headed over and picked him up....
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 13, 2016 | Sanctuary News
We recently accepted Buddy into our Amish horse retirement program. He came from an Amish family that has retired their horses to Happy Trails in the past. Up until arriving at Happy Trails, he was pulling his 84-year-old owner in a buggy. He has some issues with his...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 2, 2016 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year Born: 2006 Breed: Pony Gender: Gelding Color: Silver Dapple Height: 12h Adoption Fee: $100 Sponsor Fee: $50/month Ready to Adopt? About Dusty December 23, 2016: Some of our residents sure don’t take long to capture the hearts of someone. ...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 2, 2016 | Meet the Animals, Tributes
Status: At Sanctuary Year: 2010 Breed: Farm Pig Gender: Female Color: Pink Adopt: $75.00 Adopt Me! July 6, 2014: My how they have grown. Paco and Priscilla sure do love their own little pig pen in the sanctuary of Happy Trails. We would love to adopt these two out...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 2, 2016 | Meet the Animals, Piggies
Status: At Sanctuary Year: Unknown Breed: Farm Pig Gender: Female Color: Pink w/black Adopt: $75.00 Adopt Me! 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...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 1, 2016 | Meet the Animals, Piggies
Status: At Sanctuary Year: Unknown Breed: Farm Pig Gender: Male Color: Pink Adopt: $75.00 Adopt Me! 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...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 1, 2016 | Meet the Animals, Piggies
Status: At Sanctuary Year: 2010 Breed: Farm Pig Gender: Male Color: Pink Adopt: $75.00 Adopt Me! My how they have grown. Paco and Priscilla sure do love their own little pig pen in the sanctuary of Happy Trails. We would love to adopt these two out but know and...
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 1, 2016 | Meet the Animals, Tributes
We had to say goodbye to sweet Andrew today. He was found to have a neurological condition that caused him to have a head tilt. Andrew was as kind as he was beautiful. He loved to interact with people and be held. We will miss him dearly.
by Laurie Jackson | Dec 1, 2016 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year Born: 2010 Breed: Spotted Saddle Horse Gender: Gelding Color: Black/White Height: 15 Adoption Fee: $500 Sponsor Fee: $50 About Falcon December 1, 2016: After a long year of vet appointments, training and a trial run in a wonderful home, we...
by Laurie Jackson | Nov 23, 2016 | Meet the Animals, Tributes
After a call from Knox County to assist, this little mare arrived by transport to our sanctuary doors. She was in very poor condition, unable to move without pain and had been forgotten in a field alone after her family moved away. Happy Trails gladly took her in to...
by Laurie Jackson | Oct 23, 2016 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year Born: 1993 Breed: Standardbred Gender: Gelding Color: Bay Height: 16.1h Adoption Fee: $500 Sponsor Fee: $50/month About Dale October 23, 2016: Dale has found his forever home with a wonderful and loving family. He will receive kisses and hear...
by Laurie Jackson | Oct 21, 2016 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: At Sanctuary Age: 2013 Breed: Potbelly Pig Gender: Female Color: Black Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month About Sophie October 2016: This little girl was brought to us from the Humane Society of Elkhart County in Indiana. She, along with many other...
by Laurie Jackson | Oct 15, 2016 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year Born: 2008 Breed: Pinto Pony Gender: Mare Color: Black/White Height: 14.3h Adoption Fee: $500 Sponsor Fee: $50/month About Indira Mahoning County responders arrived at a working fire of a residence. Once the fire was under control, not only had...
by Laurie Jackson | Oct 11, 2016 | Feathered Friends, Meet the Animals
Status: At Sanctuary Age: ~ 2 years Breed: American Game Bantam Cross Gender: Male Color: White with Black Specks Adoption Fee: $10 Sponsor Fee: $20/month About George George Washington came to Happy Trails in early 2016 after being rescued from a cock-fighting ring....
by Laurie Jackson | Oct 11, 2016 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Age: ~ 2 years Breed: American Game/Plymouth Cross Gender: Male Color: Multi Adoption Fee: $10 Sponsor Fee: $20/month About Millard Millard’s personality is as beautiful and unique as his coloring. He came to Happy Trails after being rescued...
by Laurie Jackson | Oct 11, 2016 | Feathered Friends, Meet the Animals
Rooster Adoption FAQs Have you seen our posts of the wonderful rescued roosters and want to be involved? Are you considering adoption of one of these majestic birds but are afraid to proceed because you lack the information needed? This information has been compiled...
by Laurie Jackson | Oct 7, 2016 | Tributes
October 7, 2016: Axel has thrived with us, gaining weight and running and frolicking with his herd friends. He is very old for a horse and at 36! Unfortunately, is inability to get to his feet has worsened and the possibility of bad injury and/or suffering has...
by Laurie Jackson | Sep 29, 2016 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted! Year Born: unk Breed: Pekin Gender: Pair Color: White : Adoption Fee: $25 Sponsor Fee: $20 About Beans & Bubbles September 28, 2016: More quickly than we could add them to our website, Beans and Bubbles have been adopted. Congrats to new duck...
by Laurie Jackson | Sep 23, 2016 | Adopted, Meet the Animals
Status: Adopted Year Born: 2006 Breed: Grade Gender: Mare Color: Sorrel Varnish Height: 14.2 Adoption Fee: $250 Sponsor Fee: $50 Adopted! Violet will stand all day long to be groomed and scratched. Needs a gentle and patient handler to get her over some of...
by Laurie Jackson | Sep 22, 2016 | Meet the Animals, Tributes
Status: At Sanctuary Age: 1 year Breed: American Game Bantam Gender: Rooster Color: Red/Black Adoption Fee: $10 Sponsor Fee: $20/month Ready to Adopt? About Zachary Zachary came to us in early 2016 with a large group of roosters from a cock fighting raid. The...
