Hooved Animal Rescue of Thurston County

At HAROTC, our mission is the rehabilitation and care of hooved animals who have been impounded by local law enforcement in abuse and neglect cases.

We need your time and talent!

Give a neglected animal a second chance at a happy life by becoming a HAROTC foster home.

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We have horses available for adoption!

Summer is one of our adoptable horses looking for her forever home...

Need help?

If you are in Thurston County and need help with veterinary care, humane euthanasia/disposal or other emergencies, we may be able to help you.

Donate

HAROTC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all volunteer organization. We are funded through donations, local grants, and fund-raising events. Donations are tax-deductible.

HAROTC is a network of volunteer foster homes. We provide for feed, farrier, and veterinary costs for foster animals. All you need to give is your time and TLC!

We have some great animals looking for their forever homes! Take a look now and see who's there.

Horses seized: Police say it’s animal cruelty by owners

Two horses and a mule were seized from a rural farm, part a shocking case of animal cruelty in Thurston County. One horse was in such bad shape veterinarians had to put him down on the spot. The case is being investigated by the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office and investigators say it’s not the first time the animal’s owners have been accused of abuse.

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