Mission
Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation was founded with the express purpose of providing life and dignity for those animals that society had deemed disposable. Being situated in a rural setting, we had personally helped hundreds of dogs and cats dumped in the country. Being in the Thoroughbred business for over thirty years, we had also provided retraining and rehoming for several off track thoroughbreds.
As this problem has seen no signs of slowing down, we founded HHRF to continue to expand our efforts to provide sanctuary for those animals society deems unadoptable, and to find good forever homes for those animals that can be rehabilitated and go on to a healthy, happy life.
Notes from the nonprofit
Horse and Hound Foundation has successfully helped hundreds of dog and horses in the last seven years. Each year we increase the number of animals helped and hope to continue this trend.
Ruling year
2016
Executive Director
Nelda R Kettles
Board of Directors
Larry F Kettles
Main address
2350 S Midwest Blvd
Guthrie, OK 73044 USA
EIN
81-1465411
NTEE code
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
Agricultural, Youth Development (O52)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Horse and Hound is working to address the problem of off track thoroughbreds being taken to kill lots after their racing career is over. We work with racetracks, owners, and trainers to encourage them to donate the horse to the rescue so we can retrain for a second career. We offer an option so the horse is never at risk. After rehabilitating , if needed, and retraining, the horse is then put up for adoption.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Aged and Handicapped Dog Sanctuary
Those dogs that are handicapped or too old to be deemed adoptable are provided with the dignity and right to live out their lives.
Retraining and Adoption of Off Track Thoroughbreds
We acquire thoroughbreds from the track and evaluate and retrain them for various new careers. When we have finished our initial training program, they are put up for adoption.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Thoroughbred Aftercare Association 2022
TAA 2022
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of animals with freedom from hunger and thirst
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Older adults, Adolescents, Children
Related Program
Retraining and Adoption of Off Track Thoroughbreds
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
By providing a safety net for thoroughbreds, these horses are never put in an at risk situation. We also offer a senior dog sanctuary.
Number of animals with freedom from fear and distress
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Retraining and Adoption of Off Track Thoroughbreds
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of accolades/recognition received from third-party organizations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Retraining and Adoption of Off Track Thoroughbreds
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Horse and Hound has been accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and has received the merit award from Thoroughbred Charities of America. Horse and Hound was fully accredited by TAA
Number of animals with freedom from discomfort
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups
Related Program
Aged and Handicapped Dog Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is to never have an off track thoroughbred remain in a risk situation. We work to rehabilitate and retrain for a great second career.
We also help to reduce the number of senior dogs euthanized because no one will take them.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Horse and Hound Rescue intakes as many off track thoroughbreds as it can safely retrain. We let the horse tell us what it wants to do; trail, jump, event, whatever. By providing a good second career, these horses will not wind up in a risk situation.
We also provide a sanctuary for senior and handicapped dogs.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The founders of Horse and Hound were in the thoroughbred business for thirty years. In that time, contacts were established and a great reputation was created that gives both the racetracks and the trainers confidence in allowing us to retrain their off track thoroughbreds.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Horse and Hound has adopted over 100 off track thoroughbreds in 2020. With our great volunteer network and our reputation as an honest rescue, we are reaching more people and more horses.
We have also expanded our facility to help more senior and handicapped dogs and hope to be able to intake more in 2021.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Everyone seeking to help animals.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We now try harder to listen to any issues brought by anyone at all. We try to incorporate changes to make sure everyone has their input addressed.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation
Board of directorsas of 03/19/2023
Larry Kettles
Nelda Kettles
Jimmy Walker
Dana Hellbusch
shellie wall
Wacee Kerr
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
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