Virgil was adopted!!!

Virgil was adopted!!!

We all are better for what you offered us after our tragic fire. You gave us hope and laughter and the focus for our recovery. We wish you the same good energy in your new forever home.

Animals in the News

Check out this wonderful and informative article by our friend and supporter, Donna Miller.  The article entitled Visits with Horses Make Alzheimer’s Patients Happy states recent research results that prove just that!
Can You Lend a Hand?

Can You Lend a Hand?

Although the animals here at Happy Trails do their level best to keep the grass trimmed neatly, we do have to do some maintenance work! The sanctuary is in need of a working, dependable push mower. Any of you out there in close vicinity have one sitting around that...
Teektonka

Teektonka

Status: Adoptable – Indoor/Outdoor Age: 1 Breed: Pot Bellied Pig Gender: Female Color: Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $40/month About Teetonka May 2, 2014:  Teetonka has been adopted!!  Lasa Sanctuary, a wonderful rescue organization that has helped Happy Trails...
Spring Has Sprung (finally)

Spring Has Sprung (finally)

Check out the wonderful feathered friends we have available for adoption at Happy Trails. Pictured here is Willy the goose. We have Rouen and Pekin ducks, roosters and hens including some really neat silkies.
Rouen Ducks

Rouen Ducks

Status: Adopted! Age: All Ages Breed: Rouen Gender: 7 Males/2 Females Color: Multi-colored Adoption Fee: $50 for the group Sponsor Fee: $30/month Ready to Adopt? About Rouen Ducks April 26, 2014:  These beautiful creatures were rescued from a pond near Toledo. During...
Welcome this Little Fighter, Ella

Welcome this Little Fighter, Ella

Ella is 2 months old and has just arrived here at Happy Trails. Completely blind, this little gal will need a special adoptive home with at least one companionship animal and a low- stress environment. In the meantime, she is being treated for possible neurological...
A Happy Ending for Milagro

A Happy Ending for Milagro

On April 8th we reported the unique discovery of a freeze brand on Milagro, one of three horses recently rescued together from a long-spanning situation of neglect. Two of our supporters recognized Milagro from ourFacebook post as well as news footage of the rescue....
April Newsletter Now Available!

April Newsletter Now Available!

This month there’s 20 pages of news, events, updates, stories and ways to show your support in the Happy Trails Newsletter (pdf). Hard copies go in the mail next week, but you, our on-line readers, always get the news first!
Attention Motorcycle Enthusiasts…

Attention Motorcycle Enthusiasts…

Earn a chance to win a brand new red Vespa LX150 and enjoy a scenic ride in the country all while supporting animal rescue.  For details of this great Motorcycle Run with proceeds going to both Happy Trails and Pawsabilities, check out the Compassion In Motion Charity...
Thanks Ravenna Troop 553!

Thanks Ravenna Troop 553!

Extending a HUGE thank you to the Ravenna Boyscout Troop 553. James (pictured front) planned the construction, raised the money for the project and organized the enclosing of the tack room in our horse barn. He and his troop took two days to complete this. What an...
Willy

Willy

Status: Adopted! Age: Unspecified Breed: Unspecified Gender: Male Color: Grey/White Adoption Fee: $15 Sponsor Fee: $30/month About Willy May 24, 2014: Willy got picked up by his new owners today. Also, we now think he is a girl. She went to the most amazing home we...
Virgil

Virgil

Status: Adopted! Age: < 1 year Breed: Unspecified Gender: Male Color: Black/White Adoption Fee: $75 Sponsor Fee: $40/month Ready to Adopt? About Virgil May 15, 2014:  Virgil has been adopted and is off to his new home!  Good luck to him and his family! March 28,...
Ahote

Ahote

Status: Adopted Age: 6 Breed: Paint Gender: Gelding Color: Black/White Adoption Fee: $650 Sponsor Fee: $50/month About Ahote October 16, 2013: The day you have been waiting for!   Ahote is now available for adoption.  This beautiful gelding is full of color and...
Nelson

Nelson

Status: Adopted! Age: Calf Breed: Unspecified Gender: Male Color: Brown Adoption Fee: $75 Sponsor Fee: $40/month About Nelson March 25, 2014:  Nelson and Gunther both hit the lottery when it comes to adoptive homes.  They both were successfully transported to Lasa...
Gunther

Gunther

  Status: Adopted! Age: Calf Breed: Unspecified Gender: Male Color: Black/White Adoption Fee: $75 Sponsor Fee: $40/month About Gunther March 25, 2014:  Nelson and Gunther both hit the lottery when it comes to adoptive homes.  They both were successfully transported to...
Our March Fundraiser is Two Weeks Away!

Our March Fundraiser is Two Weeks Away!

Mr Peabody would like to know if you have purchased your tickets for our biggest event of the year! If not, don’t forget to visit our donate page and secure your seats for our Night of Hope and Inspiration event. It will be here before you know it!
Rico Suave

Rico Suave

February 14, 2014: Rico Suave, a small pig male piggy, was a newer resident at Happy Trails He had been discovered as a stray pig in the Copley area. After being at Happy Trails for several weeks and no-one stepping forward to claim the pig, this intact male was taken...
Venus

Venus

February 14, 2014: Venus was a newer member at Happy Trails. This lovely lady goat along with Serena was separated from the permanent resident goats due to a debilitating disease and they had their own private area of the barn. They were not up for adoption quite yet...
Jason

Jason

February 14, 2014:  Jason the rooster seemed to have some emotional issues that he was dealing with after he survived being a part of the evil world of cockfighting. He did not do great in the rooster barn with all other hens and roosters. He would pace frantically...
Serena

Serena

February 14, 2014:  Serena was a newer member at Happy Trails. This lovely lady goat along with Venus was separated from the permanent resident goats due to a debilitating disease and they had their own private area of the barn. They were not up for adoption quite yet...
Sadie Checks in with Happy Trails

Sadie Checks in with Happy Trails

You have done well the last few days to listen and respond to all of the ways you can easily direct money toward Happy Trails and the farm animals you help us to rescue. Today it’s time to see the benefit once again. This is Sadie. In October of 2012 she came to...

Simply Do Good

Did you know you could raise money for Happy Trails by browsing the internet? Search, shop, play games, dine out and earn money for Happy Trails. It’s as easy as designating Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary as your cause and logging in with your Facebook...

Happy Trails Has Joined The Dodo

We have been invited to share our stories, pictures, media, anything animal-related, and to be part of an unprecedented community for all those who love animals, are concerned about their welfare — and want to make a difference.  Check out this wonderful new...

Happy Trails Reintroduces iGive.com

If you are a savvy online shopper, this may be a great way to help Happy Trails with very little effort! Check out iGive.com-Happy Trails. We have been a member since 2005 and have received over $500 through iGive. Let’s try to raise that in one year! We will...
Movie Animals Protected

Movie Animals Protected

A new animal welfare group has been formed to challenge American Humane Association. The nonprofit Movie Animals Protected aims for more transparency after THR’s investigation revealed animal deaths, injuries and accidents on major films including “The...
Woody Checks In

Woody Checks In

As a staff member of Happy Trails, I often forget my role as an adoptive parent! I would like to give a personal update for all of Woody’s adoring fans. He is happy, healthy and loved by everyone at our barn. He is a magnificent animal and we have Happy Trails,...
Animal Caregivers Weather the Storm

Animal Caregivers Weather the Storm

The weather is sub-zero and our volunteers and staff have dedicated themselves to the task.  Our hens lend a beak to help clear out some of the snow.  Thank you guys and gals for continuing your great work during yet another arctic blast! If you appreciate their...
December Newsletter Now Available!

December Newsletter Now Available!

Don’t miss our special holiday edition of the Happy Trails Newsletter.  Get information on our latest rescues as well as updates and opportunities to help!  You may be suprised by our exciting Riding Arena update!! And finally, a special holiday message from...
Durango

Durango

“I would like to share something that my vet told me a year and a half ago when I had to say goodbye to my beloved horse of 10 years, my best friend and trusted partner. He came into the barn, hugged me and asked if I knew what euthanasia meant. Of course I...
Don’t Forget Your Acme Receipts

Don’t Forget Your Acme Receipts

How can you do that? It’s easy! Turn your grocery shopping experience into cold hard cash for Happy Trails and the rescued animals through the Acme Community Cash Back Program, which began on Sept. 21, 2013 and ends on Feb. 8, 2014.  Simply save your receipts that are...
Joseph

Joseph

November 24, 2013:  Joseph the turkey was discovered laying down this morning in obvious distress.  He most likely suffered a heart attack as many of the genetically-manipulated birds do. Sadly under veterinary recommendation he had to be euthanized.  It was an honor...
Our New Storage Building is Complete!

Our New Storage Building is Complete!

Despite rain and a little mishap with the contractors and a piggy (picture two guys shouting “NO NO!!!” and Covington, making her way through the wet cement, dragging her little feet and her big belly all through it, leaving a beautiful imprint!)…our...
Angelina

Angelina

Status: Adopted!  Age: Unspecified Breed: Pot Bellied Pig Gender: Female Color: Black with White     Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month   About Angelina October 18, 2013:  We are proud to announce Angelina has found her forever home and...
135 Hens Have Been Given Forever Homes

135 Hens Have Been Given Forever Homes

There are 105 hens left to be adopted and we have some adoptions pending! Not too bad for twenty days! If you would like to Name a Hen we still have some that have not been sponsored. Also, give us a call if you are ready to adopt! $2 per hen donations can be made by...
A Day in the Life…

A Day in the Life…

Occasionally Happy Trails Animal Caregiver/Manager Ashley Ehmann loads up some of our animal friends and makes the trek to OSU to save costs and consolidate the many veterinary needs encountered at the sanctuary.  Instead of recapping we decided to let you take a peak...
A Kind Letter from FarmFlanagan

A Kind Letter from FarmFlanagan

Annette, So on the eve of your generous party, I find myself reflective (and wishing I could attend tomorrow). I have just arrived back in our house from the barn night check. I left Rita (our youngest Flanagan) wrapped in a blanket and snuggled next to the stall rail...

Our Rescue Journey is Complete! 250 Hens Are Now Safely at Happy Trails Looking for the updates on our adventure? please visit our Facebook page.  Also check out our Webpage for all of the media links and adoption information. "A personal Thank You" for...

  Set Your Radio Alarm to Wake Up to K105FM tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 7am to hear my cheery voice!  I will be on the air for a half hour from 7am to 7:30am with Forum Program host and K105FM morning DJ MaryAnn Graff to talk about – what else –...

Donations and Prayers are Needed for Jolie's Surgery…All Went Well Many of you have come to know and love Jolie, the affectionate pink pot belly pig.  Recently a lump was discovered and she was diagnosed with cancer.  Jolie has had her surgery and...

Construction for New Sawdust/Hay/Straw Building Now Underway Happy Trail's new pole barn building to store sawdust, hay and straw is being built all by volunteers. It is 24’ wide x 32’ long x 17’ high in the front to allow for the dump truck to...
We Have Raised $22,000!  Let’s Finish Strong!

Together We Can Build a Covered Arena for Rescue Horses “In a world full of people who couldn’t care less, choose to be someone who couldn’t care more.”  We need your support! Happy Trails Covered Arena Campaign gets underway with hopes of...

Celebrate Bill's 11th birthday!! Help us celebrate Bill's birthday and year two in retirement by reading his story and seeing just how amazing his recovery has been.  He is one lucky guy and has an amazing adoptive mom.

Our Apologies!!  Ravenna Flash Flood Prevented HTFAS from attending Hudson Event Last night, Thursday August 8th, Happy Trails was scheduled to be at a community event at the Rejoice Lutheran Church in Hudson.  Mother Nature had different plans.  Read...

Many thanks to Lisa Sands and the Folks from Whole Foods for joining the Happy Trails crew for a special sanctuary work day. We are working to clear out the woods to make a better and more safe turn out area for the horses. These guys even brought us a vegan lunch!...
Diamond

Diamond

Status: Adopted Age: Unspecified Breed: Percheron Gender: Mare Color: Grey (White)     Adoption Fee: $250 Sponsor Fee: $75   About Diamond September 3, 2013:  We just received word that Diamond has been adopted!  Diamond is on her way to her...
Dazzle

Dazzle

Status: Adopted  Age: 5 Breed: QH? Gender: Gelding Color: Palomino     Adoption Fee: $500 Sponsor Fee: $50/month   About Dazzle September 3, 2013:  Dazzle has a new forever home!!  We wish you the best of luck and many "happy...

2013 Fall Intern Positions HTFAS is accepting applicants from universities, colleges and continuing education organizations for students wishing to participate in the sanctuary internship program for Fall of 2013.

Give a Warm Welcome to our Latest Rescues As we bid a fond farewell to the recent outflow of adopted animals, we are brought back to the task at hand by our newly acquired pig friends. Let us introduce Hershey, a completely adorable 3-year-old neutered pot belly pig...

HTFAS and Akron Aeros FUNday Video Boy do I have a treat for you! Thanks to GO2 Advertising for this amazing video of our fun day at Canal Park. They really did an outstanding job capturing the feel of our work and fun at every community event.
Paix

Paix

August 2, 2013:  Our beautiful sorrel paint mare so recently rescued laid down in her stall and was unable to get up.  The vet, as he often must, confirmed euthanasia was not only the right choice, it was the only choice.  We named her Paix, meaning “peace” in French....

White Leghorn Hens – All Adopted!!

Status: Adopted!  Age: Unspecified Breed: White Leghorn Gender: Hens Color: White Adoption Fee: $5 Sponsor Fee: $20/month About These Hens July 28, 2014: We have about 35 of these girls left! They have gained their weight back and are full of personality! These are...
Bill

Bill

Celebrate Bill's 11th Birthday and Two Years of Retirement From Bill's Adoptive Mom: July 27, 2011, Happy Trails accepted Bill, an injured Belgian plow horse, into the Amish Retirement Program. After several months of stall rest and rehabilitation, Bill was...

Roosters are Flyin' Out of Happy Trails Check out this latest update on our rescued rooster friends.

  Happy Trails Assists Cleveland Animal Control in Seizing Over 80 Roosters Spread the word!  Happy Trails is requesting money donations as well as help in finding suitable homes for these birds.  There are some magnificent, friendly roosters...
Henry

Henry

  Status: Adopted! Age: Unspecified Breed: Farm Pig Gender: Male – neutered Color: Black     Adoption Fee: $75 Sponsor Fee: $40/month   About Henry Update June 10, 2013:  Henry went to his new home last weekend! We received an update...
Rosebud

Rosebud

  Status: Adopted! Age: Unspecified Breed: Farm Pig Gender: Sow Color: Dark Brown/Red     Adoption Fee: $75 Sponsor Fee: $40/month   About Rosebud Update July 19, 2013:  I just recieved word….Rosebud was in foster care to make room for...
Peppermint Patty

Peppermint Patty

Status: At Sanctuary Year: 2013 Breed: Farm Pig Gender: Female Color:  Red/White Adopt:  $75.00 Adopt Me! As webmaster, I think I am allowed to say that Patty is just one of my favorites. She is so inquisitive and happy. Want to see her? Just go to the fence and call...

Lenny's New Digs  A huge thank you to Cindy and her dad and their hard work on the new outdoor pens. It is amazing after only a few minutes of feeling dirt for what may be the first time, Lenny decides to take a dust bath.  He later went on to bathe more...
Dozer

Dozer

Status: Adopted! Age: Unspecified Breed: Pot Bellied Pig Gender: Male Color: Black Adoption Fee: $50 Sponsor Fee: $35/month About Dozer Update July 4, 21013:  Dozer has been adopted!!  We wish you well. Dozer came to us from a neglect situation. He is a very active,...
Crown Royal “Roy”

Crown Royal “Roy”

Status: Adopted! Age: 17 Breed: Standardbred Gender: Gleding Color: Dark Bay Adoption Fee: $350 Sponsor Fee: $50/month About Roy Royal Crown, “Roy”, is a horse from our Amish Retirement program.  The Standardbred is the preferred breed for an Amish buggy. ...

Attention Businesses: Sponsor A “Horse Cave” Yearly sponsorships of the recovery stalls for the rescued horses are now available.       Neglected Mini Horse Now Safe at Happy Trails It took about thirty minutes just to help this little man...
Sonic

Sonic

Status: Adopted! Age: 15 Breed: Thoroughbred Gender: Gelding Color: Dark Bay Adoption Fee: $300 Sponsor Fee: 50/month About Sonic April 14, 2014:  After three years in the care of a wonderful foster home, Sonic is being adopted along with Hiroki!  He will stay at his...
Theodore

Theodore

Status: Adopted! Age: Unspecified Breed: Mini horse Gender: Gelding Color: Chestnut     Adoption Fee: $200 Sponsor Fee: $50/month   About Theodore On Monday, February 25th, Happy Trails assisted the Portage APL with the rescue of this adorable...
Billionaire

Billionaire

Status: Pasture Pal – In Foster Care Age:  6 Breed: Belgian Draft Gender: Gelding Color: Blonde Adoption Fee:  $150 Sponsor Fee:  $75/month About Billionaire Update:  Billionaire’s diagnosis of West Nile was incorrect.  He has gone through thorough testing...