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The Highland
Animal Relief Team
"Thousands
of years ago, we humans formed a covenant with our
companion animals. We wanted them to live with us and to
share our lives. Because of this our "pets" lost most of
their natural skills to fend for themselves. It then
became our responsibility to feed and care for them.
While the animals have kept their end of the bargain, we
humans largely have not."
At HART we
are trying in our own small way to make amends. We
believe that all animals deserve to be treated humanely
and with respect. Each and everyone of us can make a
difference and help keep our ancient promise to the
animals.
In 1995 a
group of North Hastings citizens came together to create
the Highland Animal Relief Team (HART). They formed a rescue group to voluntarily serve
the needs of neglected and abused dogs and cats in the
area of Bancroft. Since then,
many good people have stepped forward to give of
themselves in the name of HART's cause. Their good work
has grown and continues until this day.
HART is a
registered charity, #83739 0749 RR0001 and
completely run by volunteers.
HART serves
a region of 13 municipalities and 20,000 square
kilometers. A prevailing
"animal ignorance" in this region challenges
HART daily to make a difference here.
Our
Adoption
Program provides foster care for dogs/puppies
until adoptive homes can be found.
Our
Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) provides
subsidized spay/neuter/vaccines, to cats and dogs of
low/fixed income and multi-pet families.
By working
together with the local pound and Ontario-wide rescue,
we have been able to provide extraordinary care to many
more dogs and puppies than our own limited resources
would allow.
Our Mission
To provide
supportive care for and to promote humane treatment of
stray, injured and abandoned dogs and cats in our
region.
Our Vision
To stimulate
interest in the wellbeing of all animals, by promoting
education of animal welfare. To develop
for perpetuity a system/facility to provide shelter,
food, medical attention for animals in need, until a
new, permanent, caring home can be found.
Our
Commitment
To respect
and ensure the dignity of our organization, our
volunteers and the animals we serve by fostering moral
and ethical standards.
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