Hooved Animal Humane Society joins Unwanted Horse Coalition

The Unwanted Horse Coalition announces their newest member, The Hooved Animal Humane Society.

The HAHS is a non profit, 501(c)(3) organization, which promotes the humane treatment of hooved animals through education, legislation, investigation, and if necessary, legal intervention. The HAHS also provides rehabilitation to neglected and abused animals and adopts them out to homes once they are able to leave the 26 acre facility located in Woodstock, Ill. Founded in 1971, the HAHS was the first humane society established in the United States to focus solely on large animals, primarily horses.

The Unwanted Horse Coalition is a broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together under the umbrella of the American Horse Council. The Coalition's mission is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health, safety, and responsible care and disposition of these horses.

"We look forward to adding the Hooved Animal Humane Society to our growing list of Equine Care Facility members of the Coalition," said Ericka Caslin, director of the UHC. "The continued growth of the Coalition and its work relies on diverse membership."

Additional information about the Unwanted Horse Coalition is available by logging on to www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org or by calling 202-296-4031.

Date: 3/15/10