About US Horse Welfare and Rescue
US Horse Welfare and Rescue is an animal rescue in Avon, Hartford County, Connecticut. Its name and records point to a focus on horses. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2017. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Town of Avon Animal Control, CT, about 1.5 mi away.
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41.78244, -72.82036
What US Horse Welfare and Rescue does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Yes
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Town of Avon Animal Control, CT11 Arch Rd, Avon, CTAnimal control1.5 mi
- Bloomfield CT Animal Control785 Park Ave, Bloomfield, CTAnimal control5.5 mi
- Dog Star Rescue12 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, CTAnimal rescue6.0 mi
- West Hartford Animal Control36 Brixton St, West Hartford, CTAnimal control6.2 mi
- Ferret Association of Connecticut14 Sherbrooke Ave, Hartford, CTAnimal rescue7.0 mi
- The Simon Foundation Inc120 Rescue Ln, Bloomfield, CTAnimal shelter7.1 mi
- Hartford Animal Shelter Partnered with Hartford Police Department120 Rescue Ln, Bloomfield, CTAnimal shelter7.1 mi
- Newington, CT. Animal ControlNewington, CTAnimal control7.5 mi
- Newington Police - Animal Control131 Cedar St, Newington, CTAnimal control7.6 mi
- Connecticut Humane Society701 Russell Road, Newington, CTHumane society8.1 mi
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Where is US Horse Welfare and Rescue located?
US Horse Welfare and Rescue is at 345 Waterville Rd, Avon, CT 06001 in Hartford County.
What are the hours of US Horse Welfare and Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (860) 593-4298 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from US Horse Welfare and Rescue?
Contact the organization for its list of adoptable animals and its application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to US Horse Welfare and Rescue?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to US Horse Welfare and Rescue tax-deductible?
US Horse Welfare and Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 81-5426839), with reported annual revenue of about $208,697. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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