LARGE ANIMAL
Investigations, Information, and Adoptions
The Klamath Humane Society has a 3 member team of trained Investigators, and countless volunteers that assist in transportation needs, etc., to serve Klamath County. If you would like to be part of this growing team, please contact the Klamath Humane Society at 882-1119 Ext. 0.
If you feel that there are large animals being neglected or abused, please call the Klamath Humane Society.
541-882-1119 ext. 0
The average cost to support the large animal division is between $5,000 and $10,000 depending upon the amount of horses we take in. It's all based on the variables of our volunteers providing transportation for animals, prices paid for feed supplies, and medical attention.
100% of your donation will be used to help the animals!
Mail:
Klamath Humane Society, Large Animal Division, P.O. Box 482, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Or:
Click "Make A Donation"
Make an on-line donation and help us help the animals.
It's SAFE. It's EASY. It's NEEDED!
Cresent Horses NEED Your Help!
These 6 horses were seized Sept. 18, 2009.
The owner is facing neglect charges in Klamath County. These poor horses are in dire need of food and Veterinary care! They are all very sweet horses that need a second chance.
Please help with your donation, to get them all the care they need.
We will keep you updated on their progress, so that you can see them make it to forever homes and so that you can see where your donated dollars go.
UPDATE, 10-20-09...
The 6 horses seized from Crescent are putting on weight daily and doing well. They are gaining energy and proving to be very sweet horses. We expect them to be available for adoption in about two months.
If you are interested in adopting one of these horses please go to our shelter at 500 Miller Island Rd. Klamath Falls and fill out an application to adopt. We will be asking for a donation to continue to help homeless horses abused or neglected.
LARGE ANIMALS
Help Us Help Them!
If you are concerned about the health or welfare of any animal: We're here to help!
Large Animal Division: Volunteers from the Klamath Humane Society investigate large animal abuse and neglect complaints.
Report Abuse or Neglect Concerns To: The Klamath Humane Society at 882-1119 Ext. 0
Large Animal Neglect and Abuse: Most of the large animals that we help have been starved to various degrees and have many under lying medical issues due neglect or abuse. The photos below share only a small portion of the problem.
Education: Though unimaginable, many people need basic education about responsible ownership, care and feeding of animals in their care. We provide assistance in this area. When this approach doesn't work, law enforcement is involved.
We Assist Law Enforcement: Our volunteers work closely with law enforcement to resolve animal neglect and abuse issues.
Funding Needs: Donations from caring people like you, help us to care for the needs of neglected and abused large animals that we take in. Please see the photos below and find it in your heart to send generous tax deductable donations to help us help the Large Animals.
PLEASE, keep your dollars local. Be involved. Your donations to the Klamath Humane Society help the animals of Klamath County!
Chester, May 2009
This is a perfect example of a throw away horse. He has been beaten, starved, and then taken to the Auction Yard where he was given away. He arrived at the shelter because we were asked to step in and care for him. Chester, has since put on weight and the sores on his whither have all healed. He was recently transported to Project Spirit, so he can be worked with several times a day helping him get over his fear of people.
Star and Betsy, Feb. 2009
Their owner surrendered them both because they could not care for them. They had been previously cared for by another person who starved them. Betsie, because she is younger, will always be stunted because of this cruel act. Both horses were taken to Klamath Humane Society and were cared for there until they were adopted by a wonderful couple. Star who was pregnant has since given birth to a little filly.
Gerdie and Goober, Nov. 2008
Their owner surrendered both of them to the Klamath Humane Society because they did not want to care for them. Both horses were piced up and taken to Project Spirit because they were serverely under weight. Gerdie also had a massive infection on her back tat required intense daily treatment. Gerdie has become a pasture mare and will live out her days at a rescue. Goober is currently in a foster home with great care and love. He is getting quite big.
Goober Before and After
Gerdie Before and After
Dodds Hollow Horses
Abandoned by their owner. One horse had already died of starvation before the neighbor’s reported that the horses and mules at this location were not being fed or watered. All of the remaining horses and mules rescued, have found wonderful, forever homes, where they are being loved and cared for. These animals were taken in pursuant to a search warrant by the Sheriff’s Department and cared for by the Klamath Humane Society.
A helpful message from the OREGON HORSE WELFARE COUNCIL, HAY BANK
http://www.oregonhorsewelfarecouncil.com/
Horse ownership is a privilege we do not take lightly. Our goal is to give you the tools necessary to be a successful owner, with horses that can thrive in your care.
Our resources are limited and we review applications on a first come, first served basis. In order to help as many people ad horses as we can, we have developed a process to ensure a happy outcome for all involved.
