US Horse Welfare and Rescue Organization

345 Waterville Road Avon, Connecticut 06001

Other Animals

US Horse Welfare and Rescue Organization animal shelter in Avon, CT

Avon Shelters

(860) 593-4298 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM Today
Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

US Horse Welfare and Rescue Organization in Avon, CT

US Horse Welfare and Rescue Organization is an equine rescue based at 345 Waterville Road in Avon, Connecticut, about 8 miries east of Hartford, at a facility known as Nod Hill. The organization works to save abused, neglected, at-risk, and slaughter-bound horses from throughout the United States, with 100% of donations directed toward rescue efforts and top-notch care for horses at its sanctuary. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and visitors must schedule an appointment in advance for the safety of the horses, volunteers, and guests. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, US Horse Welfare and Rescue Inc. also offers riding lessons, youth and adult programs, and equine-assisted activities at its facility.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Prospective adopters apply through the online adoption form; horses are microchipped, fully evaluated, and placed under a strict owner contract, with adoptions limited to homes within 50 miles of the Avon, CT facility.

Service area: Within 50 miles of Avon, Connecticut
Animals served: Other Animals