A tabby cat and a puppy lying together in the grass

Happy Trails Animal Shelter

Every paw deserves a happy trail home.

We rescue abandoned dogs and cats, nurse them back to health and find them families. 100% of every donation goes straight to the animals, and you can watch every total grow live.

Live total

Help us reach this month's goal

Every gift to our dogs, cats and general funds (food, vet care, emergencies, the shelter) counts toward this month's goal. Each special case has its own goal, and every total updates as gifts come in.

$0 raisedof $2,000
0% of our goal
Urgent appeals

Animals who need you now

Every one of them is in our care today. Choose an animal, pick an amount, and watch their total grow.

Urgent

Help baby Hurya walk again

Tiny Hurya survived hernia surgery on oxygen support. Now she has broken hips, needs a tail amputation, and one leg is stiffening. Her surgery can't wait.

$354 raisedof $1,000
35% of our goal
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Urgent

Help Bruno walk again

Bruno was found by a road, unable to stand, with a badly injured hind leg and pelvis. He needs X-rays, surgery, pain relief and a long...

$467 raisedof $1,250
37% of our goal
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Urgent

Save Karamel

Karamel survived a dog attack that left her disabled. Now a urinary blockage has pushed her kidney values dangerously high, and she needs urgent treatment, tests,...

$46 raisedof $500
9% of our goal
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How your purchase helps

  • Live totals

    Every appeal shows how much has been raised so far, and it updates as gifts come in.

  • 100% of every donation

    Every donated dollar pays for the animals: food, vet visits, medicine and a warm bed.

  • A registered charity

    We tell you exactly where the money goes, and we post regular updates.

    Where your money goes
Shelter dog

Give a gift

A little goes a long way

Choose $5, $10, $25, $50 or $100. Nothing is shipped, your order confirmation is your receipt, and every dollar goes to food, vet care and a safe place to sleep.

What your support pays for

  • Food & bedding

    Healthy meals and clean, warm bedding every day.

  • Vet care

    Check-ups, vaccinations, neutering and medicine.

  • Emergencies

    Treatment for animals that come to us sick or injured.

  • A safe shelter

    Heating, cleaning and a calm place to wait for a family.

Other ways to help

Adopt or foster one of our animals, volunteer for walks, cleaning or cat cuddles, or simply share our animals with friends who are looking for a companion.

Questions

Where does my money go?

100% of every donation goes to the animals at Happy Trails: food, vet care, medicine, emergencies and keeping the shelter running. Special cases go to that animal's treatment.

Is Happy Trails a registered charity?

Yes. Happy Trails is a registered animal charity. Our details are on the About us page.

Will anything be shipped for a donation?

No. Donations are a gift to the animals. Nothing is shipped, and your order confirmation is your receipt.

Can I adopt or volunteer?

We would love that. Send us a message through the contact page and we will get back to you.