Wyandot County Humane Society

As with other animals, WCHS will accept any equine (horse, donkey, mule) that is in need. There is no fee, however as horse owners know it is very expensive to provide good care to this type of animal, so donations are highly encouraged. These animals require a large amount of space and resources, financial and otherwise. Anyone wishing to surrender an equine to WCHS must agree to the following:

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WCHS accepts equines in two different categories. Owned equines – this means that you, as the person surrendering the equine to the WCHS, must sign a release certifying that the animal is your own property and that no one else has any legal interest in it. This is necessary for both the welfare of the animal and for the protection of the WCHS. Stray/abandoned equines – any equine surrendered without such written assurance. These are dealt with in accordance with Ohio law.

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Once an equine is voluntarily surrendered to WCHS it will be considered the property of WCHS from that moment forward. WCHS will have complete and sole discretion as to the disposition of that animal, including, but not limited to, selection of stabling location, provision of veterinary care, foster placement, adoption, and/or humane euthanasia. While every effort will be made to place adoptable equines into suitable homes, WCHS, as with its other open access programs, can make no guarantees or assurances as to the final disposition of any animal accepted.

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When surrendering an equine, you may provide us with as much, or as little information about the history, background and training of that animal as you desire. While such information will likely be passed on to veterinarians, caretakers and potential adopters, information as to who surrendered the animal and/or the location at which the animal formerly resided will remain confidential.

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Anyone adopting an equine through WCHS is required to sign a legally binding contract securing the health and safety of the animal, and must agree to return the animal to WCHS. should they ever be unable to keep it. This way, even though we will not release to whoever surrenders an equine the name of the person who adopts it, be assured that all steps are taken to ensure that the animal will never suffer the horrors of abuse or neglect, nor will it ever be sent off to auction or slaughter.

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Again,there is no fee for surrendering an equine to WCHS, but the cost of caring for this type of animal is very high. Therefore, we request that you consider making a donation of whatever you can contribute when you surrender your equine to WCHS to help us continue our equine rescue effort.

Thank you for caring enough about your equine to surrender it to WCHS. We are committed to ending equine abuse and suffering by ensuring that no equine ever has to languish in an abusive or neglectful condition, or has to suffer the trauma of going to auction or slaughter, and we appreciate the part you have played in securing your animal’s future.

For more information on surrendering your equine, please call us at (419)294-4477.