FAQs
How do I adopt an animal... ?The first thing you should do is read through our adoption requirements which can be found on the adoption page on the web site. If you meet theses requirements, print out the adoption application, or call the office and we can send one to you. Next, we will send one of our investigators to your place to be sure your facility meets our requirements for housing. You may visit the farm at any time and see the animals that are available for adoption, it's best to call the office and let us know when you would like to come by. Once your paperwork is filled out and your adoption fee is paid, you can make arrangements to bring your new family member home. Back to TopCan I donate my animal to HARPS... ?HARPS must reserve it's limited resources and stalls for abused and neglected animals, therefore, we cannot provide homes for unwanted animals. There are other options such as: retirement farms, therapeutic riding centers, summer camps and specific breed organizations can sometimes assist in placing animals. Please be sure to check out your animals new home to be sure it's going to a capable and caring facility. On occasion, we receive calls from people looking for an animal and we do our best to help connect people looking for a home for their pet with people wishing to adopt. You can call our office for more information. (See our policies) Back to TopWhat guidelines are used to determine abuse or neglect... ?Our investigators have years of equine experience and follow the guidelines set forth by the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. The investigator will check to make sure that the animals have adequate shelter, food and water, and veterinary care if needed. If any of the requirements are not met, the owner is then served with a notice of violation and given a set amount of time to correct the situation. If the situation is not corrected, HARPS works in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and impounds the animal. Back to TopDo you need volunteers ... ?We are always looking for willing volunteers to help out around the farm. If you have experience in the following area's, we would love to hear from you!
Click here for volunteer application! Back to TopWhat is the membership fee for HARPS... ?To become a HARPS member, simply fill out the membership form and send it to us! The fees are $15 for a child, $35 for an adult, and $50 for a family. When you become a member, you will receive our HARPSTRINGS magazine. All contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please make your check payable to HARPS. Thank you for your support! Click here for membership form Back to TopWhen is a good time to visit the farm... ?Saturdays from 10-2 are best, but if you would like to arrange for another time to visit or schedule a tour, just call the office at 847-382-0503 and we will do our best to accommodate you. We are located in Barrington Hills, 1 mile west of Rt 59 and a half mile north of Rt. 62 on Old Sutton Rd. Back to TopDo you take in injured or orphaned wildlife ... ?HARPS does not rehab wildlife. If you found a wild animal, there are several licensed wildlife rehabbers located throughout Illinois. The best thing to do is to leave it where you found it. Often times, the adult is nearby and will not come back until the area is quiet. Fawns and other young animals are often 'kidnapped' because they lie still and wait for the danger (that's you) to pass, the mothers are almost always nearby watching. If you do pick up an animal that appears injured, place it in a dark, quiet place, do not feed or water and contact a licensed rehabber as soon as possible. Below is a list of rehabbers in Illinois. http://www.southeasternoutdoors.com/wildlife/rehabilitators/illinois-rehabilitators.html Back to Top |
