1. What should I do if I see an animal that I think is too thin or badly neglected?
If the animal is in Thurston County call Thurston County dispatch (not 911) at 360-704-2740 to report it and ask them to have the officer call you. When the law enforcement person calls be sure to ask for a report back. If the animal is in another county contact the local law enforcement agency.

2. What other conditions should be reported?
- animals that appear to be injured and it does not look like they have received medical care
- animals living in extremely muddy or filthy conditions
- animals without food or water for more than one day
- observed abuse i.e. beating to the point of injury or risk of injury.

3. How can I become a foster home for Hooved Animal Rescue of Thurston County?
Click on this link to visit our fostering page where you can access information and obtain an application for fostering. Once the application has been reviewed you will be contacted for a home visit to evaluate your place.

4. How do I adopt a horse from Hooved Animal Rescue of Thurston County?
Click on this link to visit our adoption page to view our avaialable animals and obtain an application. Once the application has been reviewed you will be contacted for a home visit to evaluate your place.

5. I have a horse I can no longer keep, can you take it?
No, Hooved Animal Rescue only takes animals that the local law enforcement is impounding or are at risk of being impounded. If you have a short term need for help with feed HAROTC can sometimes make feed available.

6. I have a horse or know of a horse that is very old and no longer has a decent quality of life. I don't have enough money to pay for putting it to sleep and disposing of it, is there any help available for this?
Yes, HAROTC has a fund that can help in these situations. Please click here or use the"End of the Trail" link at the bottom of the page. If you live outside of Thurston County please visit Front Range Equine Rescue who also provides asisstance with gelding via the Stop-the-Backyard-Breeder Program included on their webpage.

7. I don't have room to be a foster home and can't adopt. How can I help?
Donations are needed to support animals in care. You can donate directly to HAROTC via the donation link, mail it to our address on this website or you can make a donation to our account at Kiperts Korner Feed. Also you can click on the membership tab for more details.

8. What types of animals does HAROTC care for?
All hooved animals, horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, llamas, alpacas, pigs, goats, and sheep.

9. What should I do if I see an animal loose on the street?
Call 911 if the animal presents a potential danger to vehicles, otherwise, in Thurston County, call Dispatch at 360-704-2740.