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Adoption Information
The Road to Rehabilitation
When a ranch animal arrives at the Farm. rehabilitation and socialization can take months. Horses who
have never received training require extra patience. Horses who have suffered injuries or neglect
might not be able to be ridden, but will still make wonderful companion animals.
Ready for Adoption
When you see a ranch animal online that you would like to adopt, please complete an adoption
application and contact AHL- Rescue by e-mail or phone (816) 6952114 to schedule an appointment.
Please be certain you meet all adoption requirements.
Adopting an animal is a lifetime commitment. Take your time and visit the animals often before making a
decision. Once your adoption is approved, we will make an appointment to deliver the animals to you
and help you settle them in.
The Road to Rehabilitation
When a ranch animal arrives at the Farm. rehabilitation and socialization can take months. Horses who
have never received training require extra patience. Horses who have suffered injuries or neglect
might not be able to be ridden, but will still make wonderful companion animals.
Ready for Adoption
When you see a ranch animal online that you would like to adopt, please complete an adoption
application and contact AHL- Rescue by e-mail or phone (816) 6952114 to schedule an appointment.
Please be certain you meet all adoption requirements.
Adopting an animal is a lifetime commitment. Take your time and visit the animals often before making a
decision. Once your adoption is approved, we will make an appointment to deliver the animals to you
and help you settle them in.
Adoption Requirements
Rescued ranch animals are shown at AHL Rescue by appointment.
SHELTER
Must be man-made with sides facing the northwest and northeast.Should be large enough to fit all the animals in the
pasture or paddock comfortably.Will need a separate area to put an animal that is injured, becomes sick or needs
special feed.
FOOD
Good-quality pasture or hay must be available.
Hay can be grass, alfalfa or a combination of both.
Animals must be fed twice daily.
Animals must be fed a feed that is made for their species.
WATER
CLEAN water must be available in a safe container that should be checked twice daily.
Water must be prevented from freezing in the winter.
FENCING
The type of fencing will depend on the animal. See Longmeadow Rescue Ranch staff for information on your specific
animal’s needs.
Can be woven wire, barbed wire, smooth wire, board, pipe or plastic fencing
Must be in good condition with no sagging or broken posts
Gates must be constructed in a safe manner.
Electric fencing might be needed to keep animals contained.
Training
Resistance-free training methods are to be used to socialize animals, to train for veterinarian and farrier visits, and
train for riding or cart-pulling. Abusive equipment and training methods are not allowed.
Stables
AHL Rescue staff has the right to inspect the boarding situation you will provide for the animal. Staff members will
inspect:
Size of Stalls or Shelters
Amount of horses kept in a Paddock/Pasture situation (5 or more horses turned out together are discourage
because injuries are more likely to occur as a herd gets bigger)
Cleaning Routine
Feeding and Watering Routine
Exercise Routine
Medical Care
De-worming and vaccinations per species of animal
Health tests per species of animal
Annual medical care such as teeth (horses)
Hooves trimmed as needed per species of animal
Illness and injuries attended to promptly by a veterinarian Pre-existing medical conditions treated per veterinarian's
recommendations
Exercise
Adequate daily exercise should be available. Pasture horses are not always in shape for long weekend trail rides if
you haven't been riding them.
Adopters
Adopters must keep AHL Rescue informed of any address changes. A resident is required to live on the property
where the animals are kept. Adopters cannot sell, give away, slaughter or use in any research study. Adopters
cannot breed any animal adopted from AHL Rescue can not be used for , pony rides, dude strings, etc.) Adopters
must have experience appropriate for training needs of adopted animal. Any returned animal must be current with
vaccinations and other healthcare requirements.
Rescued ranch animals are shown at AHL Rescue by appointment.
SHELTER
Must be man-made with sides facing the northwest and northeast.Should be large enough to fit all the animals in the
pasture or paddock comfortably.Will need a separate area to put an animal that is injured, becomes sick or needs
special feed.
FOOD
Good-quality pasture or hay must be available.
Hay can be grass, alfalfa or a combination of both.
Animals must be fed twice daily.
Animals must be fed a feed that is made for their species.
WATER
CLEAN water must be available in a safe container that should be checked twice daily.
Water must be prevented from freezing in the winter.
FENCING
The type of fencing will depend on the animal. See Longmeadow Rescue Ranch staff for information on your specific
animal’s needs.
Can be woven wire, barbed wire, smooth wire, board, pipe or plastic fencing
Must be in good condition with no sagging or broken posts
Gates must be constructed in a safe manner.
Electric fencing might be needed to keep animals contained.
Training
Resistance-free training methods are to be used to socialize animals, to train for veterinarian and farrier visits, and
train for riding or cart-pulling. Abusive equipment and training methods are not allowed.
Stables
AHL Rescue staff has the right to inspect the boarding situation you will provide for the animal. Staff members will
inspect:
Size of Stalls or Shelters
Amount of horses kept in a Paddock/Pasture situation (5 or more horses turned out together are discourage
because injuries are more likely to occur as a herd gets bigger)
Cleaning Routine
Feeding and Watering Routine
Exercise Routine
Medical Care
De-worming and vaccinations per species of animal
Health tests per species of animal
Annual medical care such as teeth (horses)
Hooves trimmed as needed per species of animal
Illness and injuries attended to promptly by a veterinarian Pre-existing medical conditions treated per veterinarian's
recommendations
Exercise
Adequate daily exercise should be available. Pasture horses are not always in shape for long weekend trail rides if
you haven't been riding them.
Adopters
Adopters must keep AHL Rescue informed of any address changes. A resident is required to live on the property
where the animals are kept. Adopters cannot sell, give away, slaughter or use in any research study. Adopters
cannot breed any animal adopted from AHL Rescue can not be used for , pony rides, dude strings, etc.) Adopters
must have experience appropriate for training needs of adopted animal. Any returned animal must be current with
vaccinations and other healthcare requirements.