Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

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At Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc. We are here to help them heal and become whole again.

Our gates are open 365 days a year to help those who need a place to heal inside and out.

11/05/2026

11/05/2026 UPDATE from Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc. This will melt your hearts! This shows without question why all animals should be given a second chance. They all deserve it. This little donkey girl had a rough start in life, but an incredible family took a chance and here she is this morning❤

This video is from the new owner of the little donkey taken this morning.

PLEASE let us know if you can volunteer today to search and catch the other donkey that is out there roaming so we can get her back with her friend shown here. You can text us at 712-355-3721.

We are going to head out about 2:00 today. We are getting a plan and people together. Any ideas are welcome! Text me 712-355-3721 if you can help. These donkeys are quick and there is tons of ground to cover.

11/05/2026

11/04/2026 UPDATE from Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc. on the two donkeys roaming in Mills County, Iowa.

We were able to catch one of the donkeys and she is SAFE! We lost daylight but will go back out tomorrow to search and catch the other one. They were rescued by a wonderful family with huge hearts. She and her donkey sister escaped through no fault of their new owners. Long story for another day but trust me, these two donkeys hit the jackpot with this family. They came from a less than perfect environment. And that is all we will share.

This is the baby and she is a young one, under a year old. She looks pretty rough, but this is the start of her new life.

The team we had tonight help were truly amazing. A huge thank you to those who brought ATV's to cover the large amount of area they were running in.

Thank you so much to Darren Budd, Justin, the new owner, both of her son's and Kelsey who transported for us. Everyone came together as one and did a fantastic job.

11/04/2026

HELP NEEDED, VERY URGENT!! Please share, two (female) Jenny Donkeys running in Glenwood, Iowa (NOT OURS) We are helping the owners find these girls.

They "are not" halter broke and they are scared.
If you can search take two med size halters and lead ropes.
Take a bucket of grain to shake and they may come to you.
They were last seen at 3:30 today in a cornfield off Locust Street/Moon Ave.
They got loose from Nagel Ave in Glenwood, Iowa

If seen please call us right us right away at 712-355-3721 Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.. Our trailer is being used at this time so we will need a trailer if anyone can help in that regard.

PLEASE do not chase them. Again, they are scared. Nice and easy. They are sweet girls

11/03/2026

11/02/2026 Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

This little sweetheart followed me tonight doing evening feedings in the dark.

Hardest time of the year for those of us who feed in the morning when it's dark and feed again after working all day, and it's dark again😭

Add some rain in the mix. Why not!

Is it Spring yet?

11/02/2026

11/01/2026 Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

Old man Joker aka Slacker❤ He is never in a hurry. Could care less if I am behind him🤣

Sweet, old and on Joker aka Slacker time, always. Not a care in the world.

Love him to pieces❤

11/01/2026

11/01/2026 NOTICE from Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

We will be adding one or two Board Members after the first of the year. We will be posting more information at that time.

If you love animals, can volunteer at least once a week or more, and are dedicated let us know what other skills you feel you can bring to the table. Fundraising, building skills, grooming, cleaning, feedings, hauling in hay and feed are just a few of the many things we welcome help with. You will be around horses and donkeys on a regular basis.

There are no paid positions. Everything is all volunteer.

All board members must be 21 years of age or older, have a clean record and a drivers license.

Email us at [email protected] if you would like more information and would like to set up a time to meet.

FYI - Did you know that we were volunteers at several organizations before starting our Rescue? We did our research and here we are 20 plus years later.

Thank you!
Bill & Genea Stoops
Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

10/30/2026

10/29/2026 Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

This little angel had a very rough life before making her way through our gates at Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

Her body may always show what her abuser did to her. But she is leaving her past behind and learning to live again. She will live her life out with us until God calls her home. She will know nothing but love here with us.

Thank you to those who support the work we do and believe in us.

Thank you to Law Enforcement for trusting us with those who need a little extra everything. We feel blessed to be able to help.

10/28/2026

Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

Those asking where has Billy been? He is STILL not healed from his surgery in August. This has been a LONG and hard healing process but hopefully he will be released soon and able to get back at it.

One HUGE problem is we are not able to move the large round bales without him. So, we have used almost all of the small square bales of hay feeding them to all of our horses and donkeys. We usually have 5 horses on two round bales each week. Now they are all on small square bales. This process ate up the hay we just purchased not that long ago. So, we will need to purchase another load next week-end which is 240 bales.

Stay tuned as we will be posting a fundraiser to try and cover some of this cost which is another $2,400.00 for the load.

Donations are down and cost are up. We totally understand. We are sadly all in the same boat.

We are very thankful for those who donate and to those who volunteer to help us get through this rough patch.

I'm tired but pushing through. Nothing has changed in the animal's care. They are all safe, fat and spoiled, as it should be.

Hopefully this updates those who have asked❤🚜

10/25/2026

10/25/2026 Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

A HUGE Thank you to Bridget Bee, her daughter, Ryan and Alexis Huntoon for coming out today to work on our largest stall. TONS of hard work to get this stall ready for winter.

We tore out all the mats, dug up the bad areas, put in stall shavings, covered with pea gravel, used a tamper to level the area and covered everything with stall mats. It looks SO nice. Now we move on next to the medical barn area.

10/24/2026

10/24/2026 Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc.

This senior sweetheart has a birthday coming up 10/31/2026. He will be 30 something is what we know. He is a sweet old man and he is living his life out with us at Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc. We are honored to be able to take him through his final years.

❤This is your donations at work

Your tax-deductible donations help us cover senior feed, hay, weight builder, probiotics, medications, farrier services and vet care for those who need a safe place to heal and call home.

Donate today and help us continue to help them. Make a one-time donation or a monthly donation through Pay Pal.
Our Pay Pal link is
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Donations can also be mailed to Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Inc. at 27821 Hwy 34 Glenwood, Iowa 51534

Going strong since 2005 only because of those who support the work we do.

Thank you for your support!

Address

Glenwood, IA
51534

Telephone

+17123553721

Website

http://www.hoovespaws.org/

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