After many years working in the Animal Control industry of North Carolina, Cheryl Routh saw first hand the need for another option for the homeless
animals of the area. The county shelters were extremely overcrowded as they remain today. Adoption programs were almost non-existent with over 90 percent of the homeless being doomed to
euthanisia due to lack of funds and space. A better option for these innocent lives needed desperately to be found. Happy Hills Animal Foundation was "born" 20 years ago out of a dream for
a better option!!!!
In 1986 this dream took shape as Happy Hills Animal Foundation. Originally HHAF served the local area. Through the years the foundation
has reached out statewide and with internet technology nationwide. By 1989 the rescue work had grown so much that Happy Hills Animal Foundation was incorporated as a
non-profit organization.
Hundreds of dogs and cats, as well as other animals like potbellied pigs, rabbits, etc. have been rescued and adopted through Happy Hills. We are
no-kill, and adoptable animals may stay with us weeks, months, even years before they find their forever home.
Many changes have been seen through the past 20 years but the purpose of the foundation has always remained the same. Our mission is to furnish meals,
warm beds, veterinary care, and love for the abandoned and abused animals that we shelter. We will find responsible loving homes for as many of these animals as possible. Through humane education, and special programs for children, we will reduce the number of animals abused and abandoned in our community. Through spay/neuter education and by altering all the animals we adopt out, we will reduce the number of unwanted animals born in our
community.
Easter Sunday 2004 proved to be the most devasting day in HHAF history. A fire broke out in the early night hours. With the rising
sun the staff found all animals rescued and safe, although the office, house, storage areas, as well as both cattery buildings were destroyed. Two years later HHAF is still struggling
with insurance issues that surround the fire.
Devoted to continue the dream, Cheryl Routh and the HHAF staff trudge on day by day in the hopes that "one more will find a
home".
Happy Hills recieves no state or federal funding. This dream is supported entirely from private donations, sponsors, gifts and volunteers. Rising
costs have found the foundation reaching out to a communtiy that cares.
Be Apart Of The Solution!!!!
Sponsor a Dog Spay/Neuter .................................................................$50.00
Sponsor a Cat Spay/Neuter ..................................................................$40.00
Sponsor a Shelter Animal's Routine Yearly Care ..............................$50.00
Sponsor a Special Needs Pet's Yearly Care........................................ $100.00
Sponsor Routine Medical Care............................................................
$50.00
Donate ......$10.00 ......$20.00 ......$50.00 ......$100.00......$500.00.......$Other
Mail To:
Happy Hills Animal Foundation Inc.
3143 Happy Hills Dr.
Staley, NC 27355
Become a Foundation Member (Help Yearly)
Renewal Yearly
$5 ..... Child
$15 ..... Adult
$20 ..... Family
$25 ..... Sponsor
$50 .....Sustaining
$100 .... Supporting
$500 .... Patron
Printable Membership Form (Click Here)
Mail To:
Happy Hills Animal Foundation Inc.
3143 Happy Hills Dr.
Staley, NC 27355
No matter what your situation is. . . it is your willingness to help that is important.
Thank you for your support of the animals and mission of HHAF.