Hearts United for Animals (HUA) is a national no-kill shelter which has rescued over 4,000 dogs from puppy mills across the country. Although predominantly focusing upon dogs, this group also houses some cats who would otherwise be put down or abandoned. The 65-acre farm is covered with trees and grass and has enormous dog yards where the animals are allowed to run and play. Giving them medical treatment, training, and socialization, many of the dogs are able to be adopted by loving families across the country through the Jet Set Dogs Program which transports them to new homes. Approximately 300 animals are housed on the farm at a given time. All of the animals are fixed and are put on healthcare. With specific volunteers dedicated to a set number of dogs, special attention is given to each animal and prospective adopters are given information on the dogs' personalities, likes and dislikes.
KAYCIE
Those animals who were too traumatized by their previous living conditions, are older and not likely to be adopted, and those with disabilities too great for adoption are kept on the farm to live out the rest of their lives in a loving and nurturing environment through the Sanctuary Sweethearts program.The Sanctuary Sweethearts are cared for through donations provided to the organization.
KID ROCK
The dogs have been placed in 45 states and Canada and was honored by the Smithsonian Institute for the technology used in the Jet Set Dogs program. Educational programs such as the Spay/Neuter Program and anti-puppy mill effort are used to inform and assist the public in caring for animals and limiting the number of dogs who end up in shelters and abusive situations. As the group is based in Nebraska, the organization assists with vet care for families in the Midwest who cannot pay for surgeries or treatment for their animals.
WALLY
In honor of a shepherd mix named Tia who was severely beaten by her owners with a baseball bat and was rescued by HUA, Tia's Place was created. This refuge is a safe haven for dogs who were severely abused by their owners before being rescued by the organization.
SPRITE
From volunteers to come and play with the animals to monetary donations that will be placed towards the cost of caring for the animals, educational programs, and vet care for families who cannot afford it, help is always embraced by HUA. For more information about adopting or assisting the group, please visit www.hua.org.
