Adoption

One of the results of rescuing and rehabilitating animals is that, eventually, they will need somewhere to go. Not every animal that we save can live on the HAHS farm forever.  If they did, there would be no room for new animals to be saved! We offer these animals for adoption so that they can have a forever home.  We want to make sure that their forever homes are just as special as the animals themselves.

Our adoption fees are reasonable to cover some of the medical expenses and boarding costs incurred while on the HAHS farm. Adoption fees may vary by horse based on their breed, age, health, soundness, and manners, both on the ground and under saddle.

If you think you might want to adopt one of the animals that are living here at HAHS, please read through our online Adoption Criteria. If you meet these guidelines (including living in the state of Illinois or nearby), the next step is to print out an Adoption Application, complete it, and mail or fax it to our office. You can also apply online by clicking here.

One of our staff will then contact you for an interview over the phone and set up a time to drop by and inspect your place. If everything checks out, we'll invite you to the farm to visit with the animals available for adoption so that you can make your choice. We'll watch you interact with a candidate or two to see how you get along, work together on a final selection then send you and your new animal home to get to know each other!

Periodically, we'll call and stop by to see how you and your new companion are doing. Of course, we expect you to send us pictures and letters too! We love to hear what horses from the HAHS farm are up to.