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March 2015
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary
happytrailsfarm.org w 5623 New Milford Rd., Ravenna, Ohio w 330-296-5914
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letter fromthe director
Dear Friendsof Happy Trails,
2015 is the 15 year anniversary ofthe creation of Happy Trails. Serving 15years as a non-profit organization in theanimal rescue business is nothing tosneeze at.
The growth and expansion ofHappy Trails as an organization isknown as progress. However, withprogress comes challenges and newobstacles to overcome. It is a constantlearning curve with glitches and bumpsin the road. However, those glitchesoften fine-tune us and help us strive tobe the best we can be. Growing painsinclude finding the right, experiencedpeople for the right staffing needs;coming up with new systems, policiesand procedures; arranging for care andmaintenance of new property; all whilebeing budget conscious and goodstewards of our funding. Sometimes welearn by trial and error. Most of the timewe try our very best to learn from ourmentors, the larger and more estab-lished animal sanctuaries and welfareorganizations. Their experience,mentorship and guidance is invaluable.Happy Trails has the advice anddirection of those we strive to be likeacross the country, and we realize whata unique opportunity that is for us.
Over the past 15 years, manydedicated supporters have watched thesanctuary grown and prosper, andcontinue to be amazed at the work weaccomplish, the services we provide,and the lives we touch with the re-sources available to us. You, our donors
Meet Happy TrailsBoard Member,
Loretta Samaniego
Happy Trails welcomed several newmembers to our Board of Directors, andyou will get to meet two of them in thisnewsletter.
All of our new board members bringa great deal of professionalism, experi-ence, and dedication to the mission ofHappy Trails, and we are lookingforward to working with them.
Please help us extend a warmwelcome to new board member, LorettaSamaniego!
Loretta is an emergency roomdoctor (people doctor that is) and lovestaking care of patients. She said, “I amcrazy about animals, all kinds, and wishI could rescue every animal in theworld.”
In her spare time, Loretta likes tocuddle with Dexter, garden, paint andtravel.
A former resident of California,Loretta is getting to experience Ohio’sfour seasons with our extra dose ofbitter cold temperatures this Winter.
You can meet her in person at theupcoming “Night of Hope and Inspira-tion”. We are thrilled to have Loretta “onboard” at Happy Trails Farm AnimalSanctuary. Welcome Loretta!
Progress...
Loretta Samaniego and her best friend,the very handsome Dexter.
and benefactors, are the reason somuch has been accomplished over thepast 15 years. With the increase ofdonations and support with everypassing year, we can continue to raiseour level of professionalism, provideadditional training for our staff, improvethe details of our outreach programs,and handle upgrades for our facilities. Idon’t know if we will ever be perfect, butI can assure you that we do try veryhard and accomplish a great with theresources, both financial and human,that we have to work with. I am quiteproud of our progress, and look forwardto continuing to make improvementsand help Happy Trails work towardbeing the best we can possibly be.
I hope to meet and greet many ofyou at our upcoming “Night of Hope andInspiration” to be held on March 21st atTodaro’s Party Center in Akron. It’s anamazing event and details can be foundon page 5. If you want to be inspired,enjoy a great evening with like-minded,caring people, and show your support,then please plan to join us!
With all of us working together, weare addressing animal abuse of allanimals in a big way. Thank you forcaring!
With kindness and compassion forall animals,
Annette FisherExecutive Director
“The ultimate tragedy is not the brutality of thebad people, but the silence of the good people.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Why should you get involved in animal rescue?Consider the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Summit County Horse Rescue
mass rescue of 14 horsestook place during the bitter coldspell that hit Northeast Ohio onThursday, February 19th.Pawsibilities, the Greater Akron
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Humane Society, requestedHappy Trails assistance to re-move horses from a severeneglect situation in the Akronarea.
The Humane Society plans tofile cruelty charges against theowners. As this case is underinvestigation, we cannot share alot of details at this time, buthope to have that opportunity inthe next newsletter edition.
All 14 horses are receivingproper vet care.
The veterinary, medical,nutrition, and daily care for anadditional 14 horses is astro-nomical. Many horses requiredradiographs, ultrasounds, vacci-nations, hoof trimming andtreatment, wound care, and hadother special needs.
All donations toward the careof these horses are very muchappreciated and are tax-deduct-ible.
To help with the care of thismass number of horses, thefollowing donations are helpful:• Monetary donations to pay formedical expenses and hoof trims• Hay that can be delivered -square or round bales.• Gift cards to feed stores wherebags of grain can be purchased.• Horse halters and lead ropes• Bags of pelleted bedding• Bales of straw• Gas/Fuel cards to help coverthe transportation expenses ofthe rescue and also haulingseveral of the horses to equinehospitals
To make a monetary dona-tion toward their care, you maydo so through the website atwww.happytrailsfarm.org; mail acheck with a note that the fundsare to be used for the “SummitCounty Horse Rescue” to HappyTrails, 5623 New Milford Road,Ravenna, Ohio 44266; or call theoffice at 330-296-5914.
To arrange a hay or strawdelivery, or to drop off otherdonations, call the office at 330-296-5914.
Be sure to watch the HappyTrails website for details tounfold as this case progresses.
A Happy Trails rescue worker chose to name this horse “Bentley”.Bentley is one of the 14 horses removed from the neglect situation inSummit County.
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Private Meet andGreet CocktailReception Addedfor A Night of Hope
We addedsomethingextra for “ANight of
Hope and Inspira-tion”!
You can now joinus from 4pm to 5pm
for a private cocktailreception andhave the oppor-
tunity to personally meet andget to know our very specialguest speakers and membersof Happy Trails Board of Direc-tors for only $30!
Guest speakers TimySullivan (Board Member of BestFriends Sanctuary in Kanab,
Utah); Katie Costello (animalbehavior specialist, founder of K-9’s for Compassion, owner of the
Learning Dog Training andEnrichment Center and trainer ofanimals for people with disabili-
ties); Mary Jane Brigger (ReikiMaster and Teacher, Owner ofSoul Care Experience, and works
with energy healing); KenAberegg (equine expertextraordinaire, equine trainer,
former show judge and riding
instructor) and Annette Fisher(Happy Trails founder and direc-
tor, and advocate of connecting
people with animals), will beavailable to chat, answerquestions, and get to knowyou. Board members will alsobe on hand to do the same!
Enjoy the VIP Cocktailhour for only $30 with unlim-ited drinks.
Reserve your VIP tickettoday by calling Happy Trailsat 330-296-5914.
New Barn Plaque Commemoratesthe Feb. 14th, 2014 Barn Fire
On Valentine’sDay 2014,Happy Trailshad a devas-tating barnfire destroythe goat/sheep barn,where fourprecious liveswere lost. Adedicationceremony atthe new barnon the anni-versary of thefire includedhonoringthose liveswith a plaquehung on thebarn in their memory. The new barn is dedicated to Venus and Serena thegoats, Jason the rooster, and Rico Suave, the pot belly pig.
The plaque reads:
“On February 14, 2014, a tragic barn fire occurred at this location. Welost four precious animals who were part of our farm animal community.
This new barn is dedicated to lady goats Serena and Venus, Rico Suavethe potbelly pig and Jason the rooster.
Your spirits and memories will always be a part of Happy Trails. Letthis barn be a testament to a new beginning with a love that will alwaysendure.”
Happy Trails Board Member, Walter Shields, wrote the verseand handled production of the commemorative plaque. Theplaque was unveiled this year at the one-year anniversaryceremony on Saturday, February 14th.
Gina Fortunato and her horsey friend, Beauty!
Meet Happy Trails Board Member,Gina Fortunato
After 15 years in a leadership rolewith Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuti-cals, Gina Fortunato followed herdream of working in the animalhealth industry where she servesas National Sales Director forHartville Pet Insurance Group,providers of the ASPCA PetHealth Insurance plans. Sheloves helping pet owners keeptheir furry friends healthy. In herfree time, she volunteers to walkdogs at local shelters and helpsraise awareness for breast cancer. Gina has three horses and several cats that havemade their home in her barn (and she is happy to take care of them!) We are excitedto welcome Gina to Happy Trails Board of Directors!
A special animal-friendly menu created exclusively for this event by Todaro’s
features heavy vegan hors d’oeuvres and scrumptious desserts.
Timy Sullivan, a Leader in the World of Animal Rescue; Board ofDirectors Member of Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah; Writer
Katie Costello, Owner of the Learning Dog Training and EnrichmentCenter; Founder of K-9’s for Compassion; CVT; CPDA-KA; Trains Service
Animals for People with Disabilities
Ken Aberegg, Professional Equine Trainer; Riding Instructor; ShowJudge
Mary Jane Brigger, Reiki Master/Teacher; Certified Body StoryExpert; Owner of Soul Care Experience; Works with Energy Healing
Annette Fisher, Happy Trails Founder/Executive Director
Music • Inspiring Guest Speakers • Chinese Raffle
Wine Pull • Lottery Forrest • Mystery Grab Bags • Prizes
Guest Speakers
Purchase Tickets
• On-line at www.happytrailsfarm.org
• By phone with a credit card — 330-296-5914
Hear heart-warming stories of how rescued farm animals haveimpacted and changed people’s lives. See a complete write upof the guest speakers on-line at www.happytrailsfarm.org
100% of the proceeds benefit therescued animals at Happy Trails
Farm Animal Sanctuary!
TIMY KATIE
MARY JANE KEN ANNETTE
and INSPIRATION
A NightOF HOPE
We invite youto join us for
A Night of Hope and Inspiration is an amazing, inspiring eventdesigned to lift your spirits and focus on all the good and positive
things that have come about through Happy Trails.
Sat., March 21st, 2015 • Todaro’s Party Center
Tickets $55 per person • Doors Open 5pmHeavy Hors D’oeuvres 5:30pm • Special Presentation 6:30pm
1820 Akron Peninsula Rd., Akron, OH
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Thanks to Holland and Muirden Law Firmfor their golf outing sponsorship.
Tribute to Ellen the Hen
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Sharon Center Office
1343 Sharon-Copley Rd, P.O. Box 345Sharon Center, OH 44274
Phone (330) 239-4480Fax (330) 239-6224
Toll Free (877) 239-4480
Fairlawn Office
55 S Miller Rd, Suite 103, Akron, OH 44333Phone (330) 867-1490
Fax (330) 865-1221
Toll Free (888) 867-1490
HOLLAND & MUIRDENAttorneys at Law
Criminal Law • Family Law • Animal Law
Happy Trails participate in the AmazonSmile Program! You shop, and Happy Trailsgets funding — it’s as easy as that!
Use (and share) this link —http://smile/amazon.com/ch/34-1968434
When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazondonates 0.5% of the purchase price to HappyTrails. Bookmark the link and support us everytime you shop!
Happy Trails also participates in GoodShop!GoodShop — the site that donates to us when
you shop and save — just got easier!Simply personalize your home page by
selecting your favorite stores. It’ll help youraise money for Happy Trails and save you $$with just one click! Make Goodshop yourstarting point to help us with every purchase!
Go to www.goodshop.com!
Often the rescued animals touchour lives and find a special place inour hearts. It doesn’t matter howbig or small, furry or feathered,friendly or grumpy, they work theirmagic and we are hooked.
Recently we lost a very speciallittle lady by the name of Ellen. Shecame from a hideous situation of
neglect inColumbianaCounty. Thisfrail sweet-heart thor-oughlyenjoyed herlife at HappyTrails takingsunbaths,napping withfriends, andgetting hugsfrom herhumancompanions.
She wouldlet visitors and volunteers alikesimply pick her up, hold her andenjoy her good energy. She lovedpeople and was very much loved inturn.
Here is a tribute by Happy Trailstour guide, Ilona Urban, for thesweet little hen who was de-beakedat some point in her life.
“I’ll always remember the
beautiful summer day when Annette
and Ashley and I sat under the tree
in the yard and ate our usual
healthy lunch of cookies and chips
left over from the Open House. Ellen
joined us on the table and we all fed
her little bits of food and took turns
holding her and loving her. I cannot
count how many lives she must have
touched in her time with us. She was
the ‘go-to-girl’ on tours as she
waited so politely to be picked up
and seemed to love the attention
everyone gave her. I am sure she
has changed more than a few minds
on what a chicken is. They are not a
meal or a nugget but living breath-
ing animals with personalities and
feelings. Our sweet Ellen was all
that and more. Enjoy the spirit
world my dear friend. I know she is
pecking the ground with a whole
beak and scooping up goodies she
could only dream of before. Ellen,
you were so loved!”
Pay it Forward ProjectLead by University ofAkron StudentsPays Off!
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(Left to right) Happy Trails staff member, Ilona Urban, University ofAkron students — Amira Smith, Nick Vigorito, Mikehl Dunn, DaijaBlanchard and Merideth Paparone. Ilona Urban and Sandy therooster were on hand at the presentation at the university andgratefully accepted the donation on behalf of Happy Trails.
A group of college students at theUniversity of Akron chose HappyTrails as their non-profit of choicein a competition class project.Their goal as a team was to show-case the work of Happy Tails andshow how $1,000 would be usedfor educational purposes. HappyTrails staff member and tourguide, Ilona Urban, served as asanctuary advisor for the stu-dents. They did a remarkable job,and won $1,000 to be put towardthe printing of tour brochures topromote our educational tours for2015. Many thanks to this amaz-ing group of students (see photoat top right).
A Variety of Internshipsat Happy Trails ProvideOpportunities for Students
Tammy Lepley, a student atMt. Union College, will be gradu-ating in 2015 with a Major inCriminal Justice and a minor inPsychology and Sociology.
One of her internship experi-ences included working withHappy Trails Director, AnnetteFisher, to put together a trainingpresentation to provide lawenforcement officers with infor-mation that would help them tosuccessfully handle farm animalabuse cases.
Tammy, a former policeofficer for Marlboro Townshipand a staff member of thesecurity force for Mt. UnionCollege, had the opportunity toparticipate in an animal rescueand cockfighting raid during herinternship, was able to take andcomplete Humane Officer
training for Ohio, andtogether withAnnette presented ananimal abuse trainingseminar to a group ofpolice officers fromvarious police depart-ments.
One of Tammy’sfavorite quotes thatshe included in herfinal report is fromMartin Luther King, Jr.— “Never, never be
afraid to do what’sright, especially if thewell-being of a person or animal
is at stake. Society’s punishmentsare small compared to thewounds we inflict on our soul
when we look the other way.”To inquire about internships
Tammy Lepley and Happy Trails Director, AnnetteFisher, at Tammy’s Senior Culminating Experiencepresentation at Mt. Union College. This specialstudent presentation integrated her internshipswith everything she had learned through herclasses at Mt. Union.
call Happy Trails at 330-296-5914. Internships may be also beavailable in marketing andfundraising, animal care, oradministrative work.
(330) 297-7755408 W. Main St, Ravenna OH 44266
Tribute to Zinger
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Every once in a while an animalwho has been an icon at HappyTrails crosses the Rainbow Bridge,illustrating the passing of time andthe ending of yet another era.
Recently Zinger the pot belly pigwas one of those animals. Zingerhad been with us since about 2005or so, and I remember when hecame in. He had been removedfrom a situation of neglect inSouthern Ohio by the Ohio SPCA. Helived outdoors in an area whereflooding had occurred, and his doghouse he had for a shelter hadflooded as well. Zinger’s owner didnot solve the flooding problem, andwith cold weather coming in, thewater in his dog house froze and hehad ice for a floor to lay on. He wasremoved from this situation byhumane officers and eventuallybrought to Happy Trails, where helived out the rest of his life.
There appears to bemore neglected pot bellypigs than there are peoplecoming forward who wantto adopt them. Zinger wasnever chosen by a familyto adopt, and he lived hislife with his other pigfriends at the sanctuary.This past Fall Zinger losthis best pig friend, Willisthe pig. They wereinseparable, and Zingergrieved the passing of hislittle buddy. I believeWillis was waiting forZinger to help him crossthe Rainbow Bridge into aworld where he can nowenjoy cool mud puddles,leisurely naps in the sun,and lots of soft grass to root fortreasures that only pigs know about.
Watching some of the olderanimals who have been with us formany years live out their lives andpass on into the world of the spirithits home and reminds us that time
is going by quickly. I hope Zingerenjoyed his life at the sanctuarywith belly rubs, special treats, andpig friends to snuggle with in thickpiles of hay on cold winter nights.Zinger - we’ll miss you little buddy!And tell Willis we miss him too.
Zinger was known for his impressive mohawk, astripe of hair down his back that was long andthick. This was very unique for a pot belly pig.
Ride in and visit
for a while!
WE BUY USED HARLEY® PARTS!
We sell new and used parts to fitHarley-Davidson® 1936 to present
“WE SPEAK HARLEY® HERE”
Located in the old historic feed mill on Main St.
next to McDonalds in Downtown Ravenna!
Who says there isn’t a home for every animal? Oftenthe ex-cockfighting roosters make the best pets. They
have beenadopted byadults, seniorcitizens, andchildren. Yes,you read thatright! One ofthose luckyroosters isSandy (shown
at left) with hisnew-foundfriend andadoptive kid,Leland. Talkabout teachingkids compassionat a young age.What betterway to teachkindness to all
animals than to help them adopt a rescued animal asa pet — especially one that had been forced to fight.What a miraculous ending for this very lucky chicken(and his favorite boy!).
Kids, Adults and Seniors AdoptEx-Cockfighting Roosters
• West ParkAnimal Hospital
216-252-4500www.westparkanimalhospital.com4117 Rocky River Dr.Cleveland, OH 44135
8 Beagles Found Homes Thanksto Happy Trails New Admin Assistant!
New administrative staffmember, Amanda Fowler, saved theday and found rescue organizationsto help find homes for a group of
eight Beagles living in Happy Trailsneighborhood in Ravenna. Thanksto Amanda who arranged for theoutdoor dogs to be accepted intoseveral rescue programs, just intime for the temperatures to dipinto the negative digits that week-end. A special thank you goes out tovolunteer Cindy Dilley who helpedtransport the dogs safely to the vetclinic.
The Beagles were accepted intoseveral rescue programs thanks tothe incredible efforts of AnnaMerriman, founder of Mutts in aRutt Rescue.
All dogs needed spayed orneutered, updated on vaccinations,nails trimmed, dewormed, and onetested positive for heartworm and isbeing treated accordingly.
Amanda set up a funding siteto help raise money for the animalrescue organizations who have
Many thanks to Mutts in aRutt Rescue, Fido’s Compan-ion Rescue, West Park AnimalHospital, Friendship AnimalProtective League in Lorain,Berea Animal Rescue Friends,and Hartman’s HoundsRescue.
What an amazing groupeffort!
To donate for the care ofthese eight Beagles, go to
http:/www.gofundme.com/n1h9cg or send a check
directly to any of the rescuegroups listed here and
earmark the donation forthe Happy Trails Beagles.
To inquire about adoptingone of these Beagle/Bassetmix guys (or gals - there arefour of each!) contact any ofthe dog rescue organizationslisted here. Each dog hastheir own unique personalityand needs!
• Berea Animal Friends Rescue440-234-2034www.bereaanimalrescue.com390 Barrett Rd.Berea, OH 44017
• Friendship Animal Protective League440-322-4321www.friendshipapl.org8303 Murray Ridge Rd.Elyria, OH 44035
• Hartman’s Hounds Rescue440-984-7014Like Hartman’s Hounds on FB!1515 W. 12th St.Amherst, OH44001
taken responsibility for the care ofthese Beagles at http://www.gofundme.com/n1h9cgAll dog rescue organizations
appreciate your support!
ADOPTIONINFORMATION
DONATIONINFORMATION
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(Above) Amanda Fowler waits withone of the rescued Beagles in the vetclinic at West Park Animal Hospital.
• Mutts in a Ruthttp:/muttsinarutrescue.wix.com/miar
• Fido’s Companion Rescuewww.fidoscompanion.comPO Box 518, Avon, OH 44011
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Happy Trails’ dream has been tohost an Education Center wherepeople can learn more aboutanimals, their care, and otheranimal-related topics. This dreamhas recently become a reality withthe acquisition of property adjoiningHappy Trails current facility on NewMilford Road in Ravenna.
We are offering a series ofanimal care education classes thatinclude a wide variety of topics onhorse health. This animal care serieswill provide valuable information forfarm pet owners while helpingHappy Trails raise funds to care forthe abused and neglected animals inour rescue and rehab program.
We’d like to introduce you tothe experts who are teaching thehorse classes. Meet...
Meet the Horse Health Guest Speakers
...Dr. Mike Geiger, the owner ofHorizon Equine VeterinaryServices lo-cated at 11001Ashland Roadin Wooster(WayneCounty).Dr. Geiger hasworked withHappy Trails formany years and has treated rescuedhorses at Happy Trails facility as wellas rescues in Wayne and HolmesCounties. Established in 1999,Horizon Equine was the first veteri-narian service in the Wooster areato exclusively focus on the medicalcare of horses. Doc Geiger has givenpresentations at Happy Trails AmishHorse Health Seminars held inHolmes County. He is an avid fan ofdraft horses and has provided muchguidance for us regarding their care.
www.horizonequine.net330-263-7755
...Dr. Holly Troche, owner ofNorth Coast Equine WellnessServices, anequine veteri-narian special-izing inchiropracticsfor horses. Dr.Troche hashelped HappyTrails addresslameness issues and arthritisconcerns regarding quite a fewHappy Trails rescued horses overthe years and has taught us a greatdeal about the benefits ofchiropractics and making the horsesas comfortable as possible. She iscurrently an assistant professor inthe veterinary technology programat Tri-C. 330-465-4234
...Ed Cigany, the farrier whoserves as the equine podiatristfor the EquineSpecialty Hospi-tal located at17434 RapidsRoad in Burton.Ed specializes inhoof injuries witha special interestin therapeuticshoeing. Hegraduated fromWestern’s Schoolof Horseshoeing . Attendance at theannual Bluegrass Laminitis Sympo-sium, the Laminitis and Diseases ofthe Foot Conference, the Interna-tional Hoof Care Summit, theannual American Farrier Conven-tion, and the annual Cornell Univer-sity Farrier’s Conference, has givenEd the expertise necessary to shoehorses with laminitis and otherinjuries and diseases.
www.equinespecialtyhospital.com440-834-0811
...Dr. Averi Sauder who workswith Buckeye Veterinary Servicelocated at16295 ClaridonTroy Road inBurton. Dr.Sauder hasassisted us witheverything fromteeth floating tochemo injec-tions for cancerand everythingin between. Dr. Sauder graduatedfrom the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Zoology and shortly afterattended the University of Wiscon-sin-Madison School of VeterinaryMedicine where she received herDoctorate of Veterinary Medicine.The good folks at Buckeye Vet Clinichave worked with Happy Trails formany years examining and treatingthe rescued horses in our equineprogram.
www.buckeyevet.org440-834-8821
...Dr. Sasha Hill who works withCleveland Equine Clinic locatedat 3340 Webb Road in Ravenna.Dr. Hill works with Happy Trails andthe rescued horses on a regularbasis. She attended OtterbeinUniversity for her undergraduatedegree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Equine Science and graduated fromthe Ohio State University College ofVeterinary Medicine. Her specialinterests include lameness, ophthal-mology and internal medicine.
www.clevelandequine.com330-422-0044
Cleveland Equine Clinic
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Equine Spring Education Classes at Happy Trails
With the addition of our newEducation Center, Happy Trailswill be offering a variety ofaffordable animal-related classesthroughout the year for both funand educational purposes. Theseclasses will include everythingfrom animal care and animalwelfare to animal-art classes andanimal-friendly cooking classes.
The complete list of classes,workshops, seminars and clinicswill be posted on the HappyTrails website as they are con-firmed, so be sure to check thewebsite regularly atwww.happytrailsfarm.org.
The Equine EducationClasses are the first classesscheduled, and we have anamazing line-up of veterinariansand horse health professionalsteaching the classes. Bothbeginner horse owners andexperienced horse owners alikeare sure to benefit from learningmore about your horse’s health.
If you are even thinking ofowning a horse, be prepared anddo your research, and make sureyou understand the huge re-sponsibility that comes withhorse ownership. These classeswill give you insight as to horsehealth issues, nutrition, deworm-ing protocols, hoof care, den-tistry (yes it’s crucial you take
care of yourhorse’s teeth!)
and a host ofotherhealth
concerns.
EQUINE HEALTH CLASSES — THURSDAY NIGHTS
All Happy Trails horse-health classes will be held onThursday nights from 7pm to 8:30pm.
Cost for each horse health class is $7 per person, or sign up for theentire Spring series of six classes for $36 and get one class free!
Call 330-296-5914 to register - Class size is limited.
Classes will be held at Happy Trails new Education Center located at5661 New Milford Road, two doors North of Happy Trails Sanctuary.
Date Guest Speaker Horse Health Topic
April 23 Dr. Mike Geiger, DVM Basic Horse HealthHorizon Equine Clinic in and Care of the SeniorWayne County Horse
May 7 Dr. Holly Troche, DVM Parasites and Colic -Prevention, Signs andTreatment
May 21 Ed Cigany, Blacksmith “No Hoof, No Horse”Hoof Injury Specialist Intro to Hoof Health
Anatomy of the hoof,The importance ofproper hoof care
June 4 Ed Cigany, Blacksmith Advanced Hoof HealthHoof Injury Specialist Pathology, Injuries,
Founder/Laminitis
June 18 Dr. Averi Sauder, DVM Equine DentistryBuckeye Veterinary Service The link between
dentistry and overallhorse health
July 2 Dr. Sasha Hill Eye HealthCleveland Equine Clinic Uveitis - Diagnosis and
Treatment
Pre-registration is required, andyou can do so by calling HappyTrails office at 330-296-5914.
Many thanks to our guestspeakers who are donating theirtime to provide education forhorse owners and who arehelping Happy Trails raise fundsfor the horse rescue program.
Be A
Responsible
Horse Owner —
Learn About My
Health and Care
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Roosters Available for Adoption
There are quite a few roosters andhens available for adoption. Withwarm weather just around thecorner, it’s time to add to yourfeathered friends family and give ananimal in need a wonderful, caringhome! Here are just several ofmany roosters looking for a specialfamily to call their own! For adop-tion information on roosters andhens, call Happy Trails at 330-296-5914.
Willey
Dierks
Brooks
Lenny
Max
3 JerseyGiants
4 RhodeIslandReds
Raffand 4hens
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Meet Staff Member, Hope Evans
Getting to know Happy Trails
includes getting to know our staff,
volunteers and board members,
and their role in the organization.
Meet Hope Evans, a staff
member who works in marketing
and special promotions and is out
there in the community represent-
ing Happy Trails with requests for
sponsors and donations. Hope is
truly dedicated to the rescued
animals and feels passionately
about the mission of the sanctuary.
When asked what motivates
her in her work Hope said, “I love
being part of such a wonderful
organization because the animals
otherwise do not have a voice.”
If you plan to join us for “A
Night of Hope and Inspiration” on
March 21st and you are in awe of
the amazing raffle items donated
to raise money, Hope is probably
responsible for about 90% of the
items coming in.
Here is a list of some of the
special promotions that Hope is
directly responsible for. If you would
like more information about any of
these areas and would like to get
involved in promoting Happy Trails,
you can contact Hope directly on
her cell at 330-212-9313.
Donation BoxesDonations boxes are placed in
high-traffic businesses or lobbieswhere they can collect donationsfor the rescued animals. Hope canset up an acrylic donation box foryour business or work area andprovide more details about thedonation box program. This way ofgetting involved in animal rescuerequires very little time or effort onyour part, and is a great way to helppay for vet expenses, grain, hay,straw and other daily needs of the
rescued animals!
Community PartnersNewsletter DistributionProgram
Whenever a new edition of the
Hope Evans gets a hug from Jolie thepot belly pig on a cold-but-sunnyWinter morning at the sanctuary.
newsletter comes out, ourCommunity Partners agree to setout about eight to ten newslettersin their lobbies or waiting areas tohelp provide reading materials forclients, customers or patients whomay have to wait for an appoint-ment. This gives people somethingto do as well as helps to promoteHappy Trails. It’s a great way ofhelping animals get adopted,encouraging donations for thesanctuary, and promoting ourupcoming events. Contact Hope ifyou are interested in becoming aCommunity Partner and can helpdistribute newsletters to themembers of your organization orcan set out newsletters in yourplace of business.
Raffle ItemsHappy Trails collects items
throughout the year that might beappropriate to use in our fundraiserraffles or auctions. These itemsmight be something small and sillyto use in mystery grab bags or theymight be more valuable such asartwork or professional photogra-phy or jewelry. If you have items
that you think would help raise
money for the rescued animals, besure to call Hope and make arrange-ments for Happy Trails to receivethe donated item(s).
SponsorsEvent sponsors are often key to
helping create a successfulfundraising event. Hope oftenreaches out to both businesses aswell as individuals to requestsponsors for special events such as“A Night of Hope and Inspiration”,the Compassionate Thanksgiving,the Education Center, and muchmore. The opportunities to partnerwith Happy Trails cover a widerange of areas, and you can chooseif your interest lies in animalrescue, education, or communityoutreach programs such as theFarm Animal Visitation Program fornursing homes and schools.
Educational ToursHope is directly responsible for
promoting Happy Trails seasonaleducational tours. New 2015 Tourbrochures are available for you to
share with co-workers, clients,patients, customers, and othermembers of your organization orspecial interest group. To get a packof tour brochures mailed to you (oryou can pick them up at HappyTrails), contact Hope Evans at 330-212-9313.
Full-time Marketing andSpecial Promotions Staff
Position Available
There are many programs and
promotions similar to the ones
listed in this article.
We are in need of another
full-time Marketing and Special
Promotions staff member.
If your job experience, educa-
tional skills and networking
abilities combine to qualify you
for this position, please send
your resume, 3 professional
references and salary
requirements to
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...And More!
Blanche and DorothyGet Adopted!
Blanche and
Dorothy, two lovely
senior citizen sheep ladies, are getting adopted!
These sweet older girls arrived at Happy Trails from a
hideous neglect situation in Ashtabula County in
2014. Our friends at Lasa Sanctuary, also located in
Ashtabula County, have agreed to adopt these gentle
souls and let them live out their lives in peace and
comfort at their facility. Lasa is a sanctuary who does
not adopt out, but allows the animals to retire at
their sanctuary. While we will all miss Blanche and
Dorothy, our “golden girls”, they are going to have
lush green, spacious pastures and a human family
who will love them more than anything. Many thanks
to our dear friends at Lasa for taking them in! You
will be able to follow Blanche and Dorothy’s story at
Lasa at www.lasasanctuary.org.
By the way, LASA stands for “Love All, Serve All”,
and how beautiful is that?
If You Like Ornery Animals,Adopt Kyle and Renaldo!
Four-year-old Renaldo the sheep (shown below) and his BFFthree-year-old Kyle (show at right) are available for adoption to afamily who has an amazing sense of humor and can be quick to dodgea head butt. OK, so Kyle with his intimidating horns is actually the
friendly guy who lovespeople and enjoys socialinteraction. Renaldo enjoysattention and social interac-tion as well, but probably alittle too much. Renaldowaits until you are notpaying attention then runsup from behind to give youa healthy jolt with his head.He believes he is very funny.Most people who experi-ence this do not find it quiteas funny as he does. Bothmales are castrated (meaning neutered in sheep terminology). They areup-to-date on vaccinations, deworming and hoof trimming. If you can findroom in your heart and barn for these adorable boys (who really are fun to
work with) and you don’t mind a good game of dodge-the-sheep during feeding time, call us for adoption informa-tion at 330-296-5914. The adoption fee for the pair is $150. Read the story of their rescue and the conditions from which
they were removed at http://happytrailsfarm.org/category/adopt-sponsor/goats-sheep/
KYLE
RENALDO
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One-of-a-Kind Pets has BarnCats in Need of...well, Barns!
One-of-a-Kind Pets has barn cats in need of good
homes...er, barns. The One-Of-A-Kind Pets adoption center is located at 1929
West Market Street, Akron, 44313. To open your heart and barn to a barn cat in
need and for adoption information, contact One-of-a-Kind Pets at 330-697-9796.
Jolie andDulce Waitingfor You!These two senior piggies are hoping to find a home together.The two girl friends came from a neglect situation in MedinaCounty, and have worked their way into the hearts of everyvolunteer and staff member at Happy Trails. They are bothvery sweet, extremely loving, and truly the best of friends. Tolearn if adding a pair of beautiful pot belly pigs to your farmpet family is right for you, call Happy Trails at 330-296-5914.We can help you learn about their nutrition, health needs,and environment, and answer any questions you might haveabout their care. These two gals have a lot of love to give.Could you be the family to give them that perfect home?
You Will NeverNeed the ComedyChannel Again
Norman (the pink guy on the left)
and Munna, a beautiful “paint”
pig (with splotches of whites and
dark grays and a half-pink nose)
are fun to be around and will
always make you smile. Pigs are
born commedians, and this pair is
always up to something. They are all “personality” and once you get to know them, you will love them. For adoption
information contact Happy Trails at 330-296-5914.
How Can You Resist This Little Face?Hershberger (nicknamed Hershey), with his adorable inquisitive face and
that bad spiked hair-do, is an indoor pig. In fact, he is one of two indoor pigs
available for adoption. He is potty trained and goes outside to go to the
bathroom, therefore requiring a fenced-in yard. Hershey is a little shy with
dogs so he would do best in a no-dog family. However, he tolerates cats. His
favorite things in life include shredding jackets and coats, biting into pop
cans to taste the carbonation and sugar, and training people to rub his belly
when he flops over unexpectedly.
Seriously though, pigs make excellent pets. The only requirement is that
you have to be smarter than the pig. We can help you find out if adopting a
pet pig is right for you. Too many pigs find themselves homeless after
uncsrupulous breeders convince unsuspecting buyers that their pigs will
stay small, and instead they grow up to be...well, a pig. Call Happy Trails for
pig adoption information at 330-296-5914.
WOBL - WDLW Studio Visit
On Thursday, January15th, Happy Trails repre-sentatives Annette Fisher,Ilona Urban, and Sandythe ex-cockfighting rooster,did live interviews in thestudios at the radio station ofGold County WOBL 1320AM and Kool Kat OldiesWDLW 1380AM inOberlin. Many thanks toall our friends there forsuch a wonderful invita-tion and for giving us theopportunity to promote the work of Happy Trails!
(Left) IlonaUrban andSandy therooster hungout in thestudio at theradio stationwaiting fortheir interview.
Kachina the Horse GetsNew Hoof Extensions
Ornery Kachinais a 7-year-olddwarf mini-horsewho is a perma-nent residentat Happy Trailsand serves asa sanctuaryrepresentativeat communityevents. She cameinto our rescuethrough ourAmish HorseRetirementProgram when she was only 10 weeks old, her bonesnot quite fusing where they were supposed to due toher dwarfism. Throughout the past seven years Kachinahas had all types of hoof care to compensate for theway her hooves grow and the way her ankles turn in.She was able to walk for a short time on her ownhooves, but the stability just wasn’t there. Kachina isonce again getting hoof extensions at the EquineSpecialty Hospital thanks to hoof injury specialist, EdCigany. Ed, a blacksmith specializing in severe hoofinjuries for the hospital, has worked on numerousHappy Trails horses over the years who were sufferingfrom severe neglect or catastrophic injuries. Kachina’shoof extensions enable her to walk as normally aspossible, and in her world, the way she walks is normal.In fact, she was sited running wildly around the yard in
circles at Happy Trails theother day. Though wewill not be able to evercompletely correct hercondition, we can makeher as comfortable aspossible. Kachina willneed her hooves moni-tored, and hoof exten-sions created aboutevery six weeks or so forthe remainder of her life.Each visit costs between$100 and $200.
She is a trouper and agreat little ambassadorfor our nursing home
visitation program, educational programs in schools,and is an icon with visitors and guests.
To help offset the cost of her special hoofextensions to help her walk, tax-deductible donationsearmarked for Kachina, can be sent to Happy Trails,5623 New Milford Road, Ravenna, Ohio 44266.
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“Be a yardstick of quality.Some people aren’t used toan environment whereexcellence is expected.”
Steve Jobs
Dr. Milligan (left) observes as Ed Cigany (center)creates hoof extensions for Kachina’s back hooves.
Progress Report on Mini-Vet Clinic
Thanks to an extremelygenerous grant from theKelvin and Eleanor SmithFoundation in honor ofthe retirement of BoardMember Carol Zett, theHappy Trails mini-vetclinic being created in ourmulti-purpose building isnearing completion. Thisspacious 22’x24’ room isdesigned for ease ofexaminations and treat-ment for the rescuedanimals. The insulatedwalls are covered in a lighttan metal sheeting forease of clean-up, and theceiling is covered in abright white metal sheet-ing to help reflect as muchlight as possible from theceiling lights to assist inexams. The metal wasdesigned to wrap tightlyaround all doors and windowsthanks to the professionalism ofvolunteer, Bentley Hudson. Blackrubber mats are being installed onthe floor to provide soft and non-
slip footing, and padding is beingadd to the lower portion of thewalls to prevent injures to weak orinjured animals who may not beable to stand on their own easily. Aresonator heater is being installed
near the ceiling, keepingthe heating element forthe room safely awayfrom curious noses.
Two 8’x8’ stallswere constructed in theback of the room to beused as recovery orobservation stalls. JasonWolboldt, Happy Trailsstaff member, designedand constructed theheavy-duty stall walls,complete with hingedgates for ease of animalcare. As this article is
(Above) Retired commercial electrician and volunteer, Bentley Hudson, is doing anamazing job of construction and installation as well as the design of the metal fabrica-tion as he took charge of creating the new mini-vet clinic.
being written, most of the work hasalready been done with finishingtouches being completed daily. Besure to visit this new area when youstop out for a tour this Spring!
(Left) Staff member,Jason Wolboldt, de-signed the look andconstructed the recoverystalls in the mini-vetclinic. The solid founda-tion of the stalls are sureto keep everyone safeand sound.
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“Life’s mostpersistantand urgentquestion is,what are youdoing forothers?”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Happy TrailsFarm Animal Sanctuary
TOUR SEASON
Happy TrailsFarm Animal Sanctuary
TOUR SEASONVisit the sanctuary.
Meet the rescued animals.
Up close. Personal.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays11:00am; 1:45pm; 2:30pm; 4:15pm
Tour Times
Support A Good Cause
Tours offered May through October.
Happy Trails isa sanctuarywhere horsesand farmanimals arrivefrom situa-tions ofsevere abuse,neglect orabandonment. It’s a facility where healing takes place.Where miracles happen. Where people connect with theanimals. And where kindness and compassion aretaught. Hear the animals’ stories. Learn about theirhealing process. Discover Happy Trails Amish horseretirement program, nursing home visitation programand community outreach. Find out who’s ready to beadopted. Learn ways to make compassionate choices asa consumer. Check out our facilities. Your tour feedirectly supports the animal rescue programs ofHappy Trails. It pays for things like grain, hay, straw,veterinary expenses, medications, hoof trimming,shelter repairs, and any special needs of each animal.
This will be the best $20 you’ve ever spent. If youdon’t learn something new, pet an animal you’ve nevertouched before, aren’t amazed by the stories and historyof the animals, tell us. We’ll give you your money back.Tours last about an hour and a half. And please know weappreciate your support. We want you to feel thatyour money is going to a really worthwhile cause.
Money Back Guarantee
A Sanctuary ofPeace andHealing
Farm animals liveoutdoors, so dressfor the weather.Tours take place rainor shine. Be pre-pared to give apig a belly rub.Hug a mini horse.Pet a retiredcockfightingrooster. Meet 1,000lb. farm pigs. Playwith the goats.Visit the rescuedhorses. Hear some heart-warming stories of rescue andrehab. Meet the animals in person. Get a hands-ontour.
• Adult admission: $20 per person• Youth ages 6-17 admission:$10
• Kids ages 5 and under freeGroups may include up to six people.
What to Expect
Reservations Required
To schedule a tour, call Happy Trails at330-296-5914. Reservations are required.
For more info, go to happytrailsfarm.org
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OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
• Donate on-line at www.happytrailsfarm.org
• Call in your charge card information toHappy Trails at 330-296-5914.
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...came from a severe neglectsituation in Summit County alongwith two other horses. This 10month oldbaby is nowofficiallysigned overand avail-able foradoption.He is oh-so-sweet for ababy, andwith yourhelp, hecan growinto astrong,confidentyoung man. Spring is almost here,and now is the time to get ready towork outdoors and train. He is theperfect age to work on groundmanners. Hercules is a small Thor-oughbred and most likely won’tgrow to be too big. He is halterbroke, very easy to work with,healthy and sound, and should beable to be ridden when he’s oldenough. $350 Adoption Fee. Call330-296-5914 for adoption info.
10 Month OldBaby Hercules...
“The greatness of a nation and its moralprogress can be judged by the way itsanimals are treated. I hold that, the morehelpless a creature, the more entitled it is toprotection by man from the cruelty of man.”
Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)
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happytrailsfarm.org
Happy Trails Farm AnimalSanctuary Inc. is a non-profit501(c)(3) organization thatrescues, rehabilitates, and
provides an adoption programfor abused, abandoned, andneglected farm animals such
as horses, ponies, potbelly pigs,farm pigs, chickens, ducks,
turkeys, sheep, goats, and cows.Happy Trails serves the entire
state of Ohio and any other staterequesting our help, and works incooperation with county humane
societies, animal protectiveleagues, and local and state lawenforcement officers. Animals in
our program must have beenremoved from a situation of
abuse, neglect or abandonmentby law officials, and cruelty
charges must be filed againstthe person(s) responsible
for the crime.
Our Mission
Aurora is a 32 year old Palomino mare whowould be the perfect kids horse! She is soundand healthy and would love to be adopted withher daughter, Luna (shown below).
Springtime. Warm Weather. Sunshine.Trail Riding Season. Time to Adopt A Horse!
There are currently over 50 horses available foradoption in the Happy Trails rescue program.We are counting on you to adopt a horse orspread the word! Let’s find some amazinghomes for our equine friends. Here are fewwho are a must to check out, but you can vieweveryone on our website at happytrailsfarm.org
“Beauty” — 24 years old — $35014.3 hands tall. Haflinger/MorganMare. Beginner friendly. Loves kids.
“Princeton” — 19 years old — $350Big guy - Dark Bay Standardbred GeldingReady to ride,
“Chapman” — 24years old — $25016.1 hands tall. BayStandardbred gelding.Ready to ride.
“Luna” — 12 yearsold — $350
16 hands tall. Palo-mino Quarter horse
mare. Needs anintermediate rider.
Call 330-296-5914for adoption info!
