Happy Tails Refuge

Why we do what we do..... Every day over 32,000 dogs and cats are placed in animal shelters - that's over 11 million animals a year. Add birds, small animals, reptiles and other pets and the annual number grows by millions. Over 25% of the dogs in shelters are pure bred; the rest are equally, if not more lovable, mixed breeds - affectionately referred to as "mutts". Individuals and families rely on animal shelters to provide a vast selection of dogs and cats in all colors, shapes and sizes for adoption. However, despite the tireless efforts of the caring professionals at animal shelters throughout the country, only one-half (at best) of the animals at shelters are adopted in any given year! **This means that approximately 6 million animals DIE every year. They DIE alone, cold and unwanted in over crowded, under staffed facilities! ** My mission is to change this number and make a difference, one pet or person at a time. We focus on public education, childrens events and helping pet owners know that there are other options out there to help them in their time of need. We need to help people learn that pets are not disposable and to help them realise just what it is they are doing when they give their pets away. HTR Animal Rescue is new to the community and we opened in early 2010. We are currently a home based animal rescue but hope to raise enough money to have our own facility! Cats, dogs and other animals of all ages rescued, found, or surrendered to HTR, are all needed to be placed in foster homes while waiting to be adopted. The more foster care homes that we have, the more lives that will be saved! Please visit our website to learn how you can make a difference!

Please send check or money order made out to Happy Tails Refuge to: PO Box 10147 Virginia Beach, VA 23450 Thank you for your support!!!