Hooved Animal Humane Society 2016 Annual Report
Celebrating our 45 th Anniversary Dear Friends and Supporters, 2016 was a year of continued progress and construction here at HAHS. With help from our generous supporters and from several approved grant requests, we were able to continue our expansion onto our new property with completion of an additional horse pasture and shelter along with a new paddock. These structures supplement our current quarantine barn and pasture as well as the previously existing farm, to total 54 acres dedicated to hooved animal rescue, rehabilitation, and training. Additionally, a grant made it possible to completely resurface the footing in our indoor arena and thereby make possible a year round training program for our adoptable horses. We are proud of our progress around the farm as well as our activities on the legislative front. In 2016, HAHS continued to promote critical animal-related legislation on the national, state and local level, such as the SAFE and PAST Acts, amendments to Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act, speaking at the Second Annual North American Animal Law Summit, as well a local initiatives. HAHS is particularly proud of supporting Illinois legislation that would improve the definition of shelter in Illinois and allow for the onsite impoundment of large hooved animals. These efforts will help us keep large hooved animals safer. HAHS has also expanded outreach efforts through numerous horse fairs nationwide and through local events. HAHS looks forward to proudly continuing as the voice for the welfare of hooved animals in 2017 and the years to come. Sincerely, Dr. Janice R. Klich Chairman www.hahs.org, www.facebook.com/ hoovedanimals
OUR HISTORY The Hooved Animal Humane Society (HAHS) is a Non-Profit 501c(3) organization, founded in 1971 by six citizens committed to saving hooved animals. Our farm is located in Woodstock, Illinois on 54 acres with six barns, including a Rehabilitation Barn and an Educational Center, which also houses our office. HAHS was the first humane society established in the United States to focus specifically on large animals, primarily horses. Unlike small animals (dogs and cats), hooved animals had little representation until the formation of the Hooved Animal Humane Society. In 1973, HAHS was the driving force behind the passage of Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. Through the Illinois Department of Agriculture, this Act gives HAHS the legal authority to investigate claims of abuse and neglect and intervene when owners do not comply with notice to remedy the situation. The Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act is recognized as the legislative model when other states consider passing similar laws. For forty-six years, the Society has responded to thousands of calls requesting investigations of residential facilities housing horses in dire need of help. With the assistance and expertise of volunteer state licensed investigators, we are able to respond to calls within a short period of time. HAHS also provides hundreds of referrals throughout the United States each month. In 1996 the powerful expose Big Lick Walking Horses was released and HAHS has been instrumental in raising the awareness of the methods used by some trainers in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. HAHS involvement in the controversy surrounding the Bureau of Land Management s (BLM) wild horse and burro population control methods dates back to 1987. We will continue to educate the public and we will continue to offer alternative methods to control and protect this living monument.
OUR MISSION Promoting the humane treatment of hooved animals through education, legislation, investigation and if necessary, intervention (impoundment). We rehabilitate animals that have endured severe neglect or abuse and then adopt them out to their compassionate forever homes. EDUCATION One of our key objectives is the focus on education in order to prevent abuse and neglect of hooved animals. Our Education Center serves as a training facility for our investigators, for our volunteers and outsiders. It is a place where people can learn first-hand how to properly care for hooved animals. When we are not hosting seminars, we allow other local groups access to our Education Center to hold events throughout the year. LEGISLATION Since its inception, HAHS has been on the forefront educating our legislators on the importance of humane care for hooved animals. We maintain our presence on the local and national level, at public, legal and legislative hearings. We work closely with other regional and national humane organizations and our State Representatives. Our over 3,700 strong membership organization is educated and updated no less than quarterly on all local and national activities as we become aware of them. Our membership shows that many caring people want to know more and are spreading the word about HAHS. Current activities and updates are available on our website www.hahs.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hoovedanimals. INVESTIGATION and RESCUE HAHS is proud to announce that we have 15 State Approved Equine Humane Investigators. These dedicated individuals are located throughout the state of Illinois and responsible for 147 investigations in 2016. Through the phone calls and emails of concerned and compassionate people, we are made aware of possible humane cases within the State of Illinois and the nation as a whole. www.hahs.org
A YEAR IN REVIEW Your support has helped us promote the welfare of hooved animals for 45 years. We can only do what we do with the continued support of our donors, staff and volunteers. In 2016, HAHS responded to 147 complaints statewide, with the help of our 15 member team of State-licensed, volunteer investigators. Membership is at 4,517 nationwide with an active mailing list of over 22,600. HAHS is grateful to its many volunteers who donate their time to work with the animals. No task is too difficult or too large for these caring people. In 2016, HAHS took in 37 new horses, 3 new pigs, 3 new goats, 3 new sheep, and 5 donkeys/mules. They came from criminal prosecutions for neglect, were starved, were left behind when homes were foreclosed, and were found running at large throughout the state. All the rescues are on their way to recovery and are being well cared for here at the HAHS farm and in our foster homes, thanks to donations from our generous donors.. Large Scale Rescues 2016 was a year full of large scale rescues for HAHS. In April, HAHS took in 6 horses from a large scale ASPCA rescue in North Carolina ranging from young foals and yearlings to older horses with health and training problems. Shortly thereafter in May, HAHS took in 5 horses from a starvation case impounded by a Sherriff's office in Florida that were in need of continued care and evaluation. And finally in October, HAHS took in 6 mustangs from North Dakota that were in need of specialized medical care, surgeries, and treatment, along with further handling and training. www.hahs.org
SOME OF THE 2016 RESCUES A horse doesn t remember, but it will never forget. ~ Unknown~ Before Miss Bee Miss Bee came to HAHS in May 2016 through a case of neglect being investigated by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Miss Bee was living alone in a backyard shed in a makeshift stall. In order to get Miss Bee out of her enclosure, the fence had to be cut and the manure had built up so high that she was eating the ceiling rafters. Although in good weight, Miss Bee had severely overgrown hooves and was very anxious and prone to bite or kick when handled by a human. It took Miss Bee several weeks to settle in to HAHS and several more weeks before she was curious about people and allowing HAHS staff to handle her. Unfortunately, due to a re-occurring colic problem, Miss Bee was humanely euthanized on Christmas Day 2016. We are thankful to have given her several good and happy months here at HAHS. After Before Cane Cane arrived at HAHS along with his mother, Candy, and four other horses from a large scale rescue through the ASPCA. They were shipped to HAHS in early April for continued care, training, and evaluation. Cane had a severe overbite or parrot mouth and our veterinarian recommended braces as the only way for his mouth to grow properly so he would be able to eat comfortably and without problems. Cane received braces at the University of Wisconsin Madison Veterinary Hospital in May and they were removed in late December 2016. Our veterinarians were happy with the progress and are confident that Cane will now be able to lead a normal and healthy life. We are excited to see him continue to grow and mature! www.hahs.org After
OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY Revenue 2016 Membership Dues $ 60,247 Bequests, Donations*, and Grants $ 268,649 Horse Adoptions $ 14,420 Investment Income $ 95,854 Sales/Merch/Memorials/Other $ 69,869 Fundraisers $ 7,767 Total Support & Revenue: $ 516,806 Expenses 2016 Program Services Education Program $ 101,572 Animal Care Program** $ 440,710 Total Program Services $ 542,282 Support Services Fundraising and Development $ 114,700 Management & General $ 155,598 Total Support Services $ 270,298 Total Expenses $ 812,580 Ending Net Assets $ 2,949,032 Note: The Hooved Animal Humane Society is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization as determined by the IRS. *Donations include contributions from individuals and corporations. **Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Food Inspectors from the U.S. Army Reserves donated $6,944.00 in veterinary services in 2016.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS Dr. Janice Klich, Chair Gene Andersen, Vice Chair Greg Coach Neal, Secretary Fran Snow, Treasurer Robert Price, Board Member Hillary J. Clark, Board Member Dr. JR Lund, Board Member Hooved Animal Humane Society, 10804 McConnell Road, Woodstock, Illinois 60098 815.337.5563 www.hahs.org www.facebook.com/hoovedanimals