Testimonial:
“I just want you to know that getting Shyloh was the neatest, coolest, most spontaneous thing I have ever done and he’s been the best thing in my life…. His story, his recovery and now home with me.. we are truly two peas in a pod… he loves his mamma, we just click and I have never had a problem with this boy. All the things we accomplished together in the short amount of time I’ve had him.. and at just 7, he’s doing more than I did with even Chez… he’s just got a great disposition.. he’s independent and clever…and he loves getting out and about. And simply that’s what I’m all about. Thanks for the adoption option. I’m so happy you got to him in time..
Meeting him the first time, I was like, oh boy, I have a little work on my hands, but he was willing to trust me.. what a good boy.” From Stephanie and Shyloh
Our main focus at SFHR is rescue and rehab of needy horses; however, we will still have some horses available for adoption from time to time.
Please note - if you are serious about adoption through SFHR but have not decided on which horse yet, please send in an application to adopt anyway. There is no fee for this service. Once we get you approved it is easier for you to be “first in line” for a horse that comes in or comes back into the program for whatever reason. If you wait until you see that horse on Petfinder and then decide to fill out an application, you will probably be too late because an adopter who is already approved by SFHR will be considered first.
SFHR only places animals with screened and approved adopters. To begin the screening process, please download the form below, fill it out completely, and return it to SFHR. If you have any trouble downloading the form, please email or call, and we will send you a copy. We must have a current vet reference if you already have animals!
Click here to download your application to adopt!
Once you have been approved, you can begin the process of adopting your new equine companion! Below is a copy of a placement agreement that must be upheld if you wish to adopt with SFHR. It is signed when the right match is made between approved adopter and that special equine. Our adoption fees range from no fee on certain animals up to $900. The fee depends on age, health and level of training. Call or email if you have questions about this agreement.
Click here to download a sample placement agreement
To confirm that SFHR animals are doing well in their new homes, adopters are required to file a health report with SFHR each year by June 15th. The health report must be signed by the adopter and their veterinarian. No exceptions! If you fail to send us the health report we will enforce the placement agreement and possibly pick up the adopted horse! This is a very easy requirement to follow.
HEALTH REPORT - 2010
AS A CONDITION OF YOUR ADOPTING A HORSE FROM ST. FRANCIS HORSE RESCUE, YOU MUST HAVE THIS REPORT FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY A LICENSED VETERINARIAN AND RETURN IT TO US BY JUNE 15 OF THIS YEAR. NO EXCEPTIONS!
DATE: NAME OF ADOPTED HORSE:
ADOPTER’S NAME:
ADOPTER’S ADDRESS:
VETERINARIAN NAME:
VET’S ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER
VET - PLEASE STATE THE OVERALL PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THIS HORSE:
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT?
WHAT VACCINATIONS WERE GIVEN AND WHEN?
WORMERS GIVEN – WHAT AND WHEN?
TEETH CHECKED? FLOATED? OTHER?
DATE TEETH WERE DONE:
EXPLAIN THE HORSE’S HOOF CONDITION:
FARRIER’S NAME?
COMMENTS BY ADOPTER:
SIGNATURE OF ADOPTER: DATE:
SIGNATURE OF VETERINARIAN: DATE:
THANK YOU FOR ADOPTING THIS HORSE AND FOR COMPLYING WITH THIS RULE!
Important questions to ask yourself before you consider adopting a horse:
1. Are you financially able to take in a horse? Horses are expensive to keep - check into what it is going to cost for board, feed, vetting, farrier, etc.!
2. Is your entire family “on the same page” with regard to adopting a new family member?
3. Do you understand that there is no “perfect” horse. We try to match up our adopters and horses but you may still require the services of a good trainer (approved by SFHR).
4. SFHR is looking for that “forever” home for our horses, ponies and mules. Is that your intention or is it a short term plan?
5. Is your son or daughter old enough and responsible enough to take on a horse with the understanding that IT IS A LOT OF WORK and there is more to it than just THE RIDING??
6. Do you and your family understand that horses can be very dangerous and they need to be taken seriously?
7. Do you understand adoption vs. buying a horse? If you have questions on this, please ask us. SFHR is the owner of the adopted horse for five years after the adoption date.
