It is the goal of Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue, Inc. (HRHR) to place each horse in the home best suited to the
needs of each horse. In addition, horses adopted from HRHR cannot be used for breeding, nor can they be re-sold
or given away. The horse cannot be relocated from the original approved facility without permission of HRHR. In the
event that placement does not work out for any reason, HRHR requires that the horse be returned to HRHR. Adopted
horses must go to a home that has at least one other horse. Horses are herd animals and require the companionship
of at least one other horse.
Before any horse may be adopted from HRHR, the following procedures must be followed:
1. The adoption questionnaire must be completed, signed, and returned along with this cover letter
and a $10.00 non-refundable submission fee to HRHR.
2. Once the application has been returned to HRHR, the prospective adopter must schedule an
appointment to meet with our trainer(s). The purpose of this meeting is to allow HRHR the
opportunity to evaluate the compatibility of the horse and prospective adopter.
3. Once the prospective adopter is determined capable of working safely with the horse alone,
he/she must schedule no less than two more visits to work with the horse. HRHR may require,
at any time, additional sessions.
4. Upon completion of the working sessions, if HRHR determines that the prospective adopter and
horse are reasonably compatible, HRHR will schedule an appointment to inspect the property
where the horse will be kept. HRHR will also contact the references listed on the adoption
application at this time.
5. Following an acceptable facility inspection and reference check, HRHR's Board of Directors
will evaluate all information and make a final decision. HRHR may approve or deny final
adoption and reserves the right to deny adoption for any reason, at its sole discretion, and is
not obligated to state that reason.
Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue
PO Box 226
Cutten, CA 95534
Phone 707-440-9140
E-mail - hrhorserescue@gmail.com
When all requirements have been met, and preliminary adoption procedures have been satisfied,
HRHR will require the following to finalize adoption:
1. Completion of permanent adoption contract, with terms and conditions as HRHR may, at its
sole discretion, determine.
2. Payment in full of a non-refundable adoption fee, based on the potential of each horse,
determined and set by HRHR at its sole discretion (unless payment arrangements have
been made previously).
3. If alternate payment arrangements have been previously agreed upon they will become
effective at this time.
4. Upon final adoption of the horse, HRHR reserves the right to transport the adopted horse to
the adopters facility for a nominal fee of $35.00 trailer hook-up and $0.50 per mile round
trip.
5. HRHR reserves the right to conduct unscheduled follow-up checks on the adopted horse and
the facility at HRHR's discretion and at least on an annual basis. Upon placement of the horse
the adopter is required to submit an annual health statement from the adopter's veterinarian.
Thank you very much for contacting Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Misty Hunter, President, HRHR
I have read and understand the above procedures.
________________________________________ __________________
Signature of prospective adopter Date signed
Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue
Adoption Application
Date:_____________
Name:___________________________________ Home Phone:____________
Address:_________________________________ Work Phone:_____________
City:_______________________State:_________ Zip Code:_______________
Email address: ___________________________________________________________
Annual Income: Household: ____________________
1. Do you? ___ Rent ___ Own
Landlord's name _______________________________________________________
Landlord's phone ______________________________________________________
2. Will the horse be kept on your property? ___ yes ___ no
Describe the area and shelter provided: _____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
If no, list the address and description of the property: _________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Do you currently own a horse? ___ yes ___ no How many? ______
If no, have you previously owned a horse? ___ yes ___ no
Describe briefly what happened to them: ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4. What type of horse are you specifically interested in?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Briefly describe your level of expertise:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6. If you own an animal now, who is your ... (if not, list who you would use)
Veterinarian? ________________________________ Phone __________________
Farrier? _____________________________________ Phone __________________
7. Please indicate when it would be convenient for us to do a property/barn inspection:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
16. Please provide two references:
Name: _________________________ Name: ________________________
Address: _______________________ Address: ______________________
_______________________________ ______________________________
Daytime Phone: __________________ Daytime Phone:_________________
17. I/we certify that all the information contained herein is true and correct.
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______________
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______________
Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue
Providing a better life for abused and neglected horses.
Adoption Application
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