Hoo Haven Inc.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“Hoo” Haven is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing, sick, injured and orphaned, North American Wildlife. And to educating individuals to the importance of the conservation of Mother Earth, to maintain the land, clean and beautiful for all.

 

Hoo Haven has been intaking American Bald Eagles scene 2004. In the last 8 years we have intake 80 Bald Eagles. In the state of Illinois we are a main resource for the Department of Fish and Wildlife, DNR , State Police and Animal Control Facility’s.

 

When a Bald Eagle gets injured medical can cost any where from $500 to $3,000. We also have the daily cost of operations.   The daily cost of feeding meat and fish each of the Bald Eagles eats about a pound a day. Currently we have 6 Bald Eagles on site.

 

Hoo Haven is a 501c3 that runs only off donations from folks like you. We get no state funding; we have no contracts with any state, local or government facility’s. All Bald Eagles intake from DFW, DNR or State Police are cared for strictly off your donation. We are 100% volunteer ran with no paid employees at all and have been this way for over 30 years.

 

Hoo believes in what we do for God and our Country and for the National symbol. Thank you for all who give so we can do more. Please remember your gift is 100% tax deductible.

This Go Fund me has been adjusted to 3500.00 from 2500.00 to help of set other expenses Mr. Snuggles will have from his other leg that is not being replaced but needs some work. We know there will be other medical up to another 1,000.00 so please keep donating. Any donations Mr. Snuggles does not use it will role over and help one of the other 700 to 900 so we thank you for donating above and beyound the 2500.00

Hi I am Snuggles nice to meet you.   I got picked up by a young lady 9 days ago  and my new journey started.   I have to admit I was scared but hopeful. After my first car ride we arrived  at her house and nice people washed my eyes and bottom which were very dirty and  then I got put in a second car.

This time I was not sure what was going to happen.  I had never been in a car before and now twice in one day.   We all arrived at Hoo Haven and I heard people talking when we went in the hospital.  They seemed so caring but one was upset.  She looked at my bottom and looked me over and more was said.  Then there were hugs and I was sure things were going to be OK.

I was washed again and they put medicine in my eyes which burned at first but in about 5 minutes my eyes felt better than they had felt in a long time.  I was then put in a basket with very soft things which I later found out were called towels and  I was placed where it was cool, nice and no bugs.  The food they put before me I had never seen before.    It was funny to watch them. They  added warm water to this substance and I loved it.   Hamburger is great.  I get vitamins,  3  different kinds of lettuce, watermelon, duck food, grains and more.  This place is great.

They then put me in an odd thing with wheels.  It held me off the ground and Karen (I found out her name) wrapped both my legs and velcroed me in.  I can move for the first time in my life but not good enough.  They play with me a lot, clean me and I watch TV with them. 

I have been taken to a machine shop that is going to make me a new wheelchair even better.

I did not mention I am 2 years old and have never walked in my life. My left leg was born defective with the joint not meeting and my right leg is weak from never being used.  I sometimes cried when I could not move and I had to stay in one place.  Here at Hoo they carry me everywhere until all is settled.   Everyone does their best, I am just glad I am at Hoo Haven now.

Everyday they give me water therapy to make my legs stronger.  They have a new bird called “Buttercup”   .  She is a 8 week old baby pelican and she loves me and stays by me all the time.  We are buds. 

Hoo Haven now wants to get a prosthesis for my worst leg.  I have an appointment to get this done as Hoo states it just has to be this way.  .  It will cost over $2500.  Karen states I represent hope that people want to help if just told about what is needed.  I hope you are one of those wonderful people that will help me be mobile.

Soon I hope Hoo Haven “Go Fund Me” will help support their endeavors for the prosthetic and I will be showing it off soon.  Thank you for being a “Hoo” Haven Angel.

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