As is the case with many animal rescues, Hooves & Paws, Inc. does not receive any public funding. We rely entirely on the kindness of private donors to support our mission. We'd like to say, thank you to everyone that has so generously given to our rescue.

We would like to send a huge Thank You to the Farnam Companies for their recent donation to help the horses & large breed dogs at our rescue facility. 

We would like to thank Bob McCormick from Omaha, NE for the generous donation of $20.00.

We would like to thank Molly Pengra from Minden, IA for the TSC Gift Card. It is our favorite place to shop for animal supplies.

We would like to thank Digital Express in Omaha, NE for the wonderful job they did printing our 2008 Hooves & Paws Rescue Calendars. They did a wonderful job for us and a great price!

We would like to thank the Harper's from Glenwood, IA for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $500.00!   

We would like to thank the Wolford's from Bellevue, NE for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $100.00! 

We would like to thank our Aunt Ethel from Omaha, NE for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $100.00. 

We would like to thank Ann Grace Krieger for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $48.00 and for ordering (3) of our 2008 Calendars.

We would like to thank Roger & Pat Westfall from Glenwood, IA for the very generous donation of hay.

We would like to thank the Farnam Companies for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $100.00.

We would like to thank the Schaecher Family for the very generous donation of $20.00. 

We would like to thank the Treynor Junior Optimists for the very generous donation of $100.00 which was presented to us by Ethan Neff. 

We would like to thank the Neff family for the very generous donation of $100.00.  Also, for all the help and volunteer hours they put in at the rescue. 

We would like to thank Barry & Dianne Glass from Iowa for their very generous donation of $100.00 which will be used for Wally's upcoming surgery.

We would like to thank Delores Grgurich from Iowa for the very generous donation of $100.00. 

We would like to thank James & Dagmar Neilsen from Iowa for the very generous donation of $25.00.

We would like to thank Donald & Suzie Johnson from Iowa for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $25.00. 

We would like to thank the Farnam Companies for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $250.00.

We would like to thank Leola from Council Bluffs, IA for the very generous donation of $100.00 which will be put toward Wally's operation. 

We would like to thank the Harper's from Glenwood, IA for the very generous donation of $1,000.00 which will be put toward Wally's operation. 

We would like to send a special thank you to the Leidel Family from Iowa for their generous monthly donation of $150.00.  Also, for all the help they give us at our rescue.

We would like to thank Jon & Fran from Omaha, NE for their generous donation of $100.00.   

We would like to thank Susan V. from Omaha, NE for assisting us again with a generous donation of $50.00. 

We would like to thank Dale & Resa Marshall from Pacific Junction, IA for their generous donation of $25.00. 

We would like to thank Kitty Despain & Abbey from Omaha, NE for their generous donation of $50.00, the wonderful wall hangings and the doggy checkbook cover.   

We would like to thank MaeLynne Dean for her generous donation of $50.00. 

We would like to thank Ronald & Mary B from Omaha for assisting us again by sponsoring AnnaBelle with a generous monthly donation of $35.00. 

We would like to thank Jim & Peggy Cramer from Pacific Junction, IA for assisting us again with a generous donation of $30.00.   

We would like to thank Melanie Torczon from Omaha, NE for assisting us again with a generous donation of $20.00. 

We would like to thank Susan V. from Omaha for assisting us again with a generous donation of $75.00.

We would like to thank Jerry Moffett from Omaha, NE for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $40.00. 

We would like to thank Patty Smith for her very generous donation of $20.00. 

We would like to thank Rhonda Gustafson for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $25.00.

We would like to thank all the people who have donated to the "Cart For Abbey". These people are all very special people. Each time "Abbey" runs and plays with her new wheels please know that you all have made a little dog very happy!

Peggy Cramer & Jim Cramer from Pacific Junction, IA

Kathleen Devroy from Malvern, IA

"Copper" The Dachshund & his Mom Shari Mueller from Malvern, IA

"Barney Fife's" Mom Carol Crawford from Glenwood, IA

Donald & Linda Williams from Council Bluffs, IA

We also received a donation and a gift card to Tractor Supply from someone in Omaha, NE and no name was given but we know who it is and we thank this person very much. It was sent from her lawyer. There was note inside and it said, Thank you Hooves & Paws Rescue for all you do for the horses & dogs who need help.  You helped me place my horse in a wonderful home and transported it over 100 miles as I did not have time to transport her. Although I miss her, I know now she has a family with children who will give her the time and attention she deserves. I was very lucky to find such a wonderful couple to help me.

We would like to thank Theresa Dootson for her recent donation. 

We would like to send a special Thank you to the Chapman's of Thurman, Iowa for inviting us to set up our rescue booth July 14, 2007 at the 150th Anniversary of Thurman, Iowa.  Also, we want to Thank everyone who gave us such a warm welcome and to those who stopped by our booth to chat, visit with our horses, make donations and order T-Shirts to help support our rescue facility.  We found out there are a lot of nice people in Thurman, Iowa and we are very glad we had the chance to meet so many of them at this event.  We made a lot of new friends. We met the Schleip Family from Sidney, Iowa and they are wonderful people & animal lovers like we are so we of course hit it off and had some wonderful conversation.  And some special friends of ours who always have been so good to us at the rescue joined us for several hours at the event.  We want to thank Bruce & Gloria for stopping by and spending time with us.  Bruce & Gloria are from Glenwood, Iowa and they are a very special couple and good friends. 

We would like to send a special Thank you to Arija Hutson of Thurman, Iowa for the very generous donation of $100.00.   

We would like to send a special Thank you to Duane & Susie Schleip of Sidney, Iowa for the very generous donation of $100.00 which included a T-Shirt order for the whole family.   

We want to send a special Thank you to the person who dropped the $100.00 in our donation jar with a note saying the following, We have followed your rescue stories since you opened.  We are proud to finally meet you.  You are a very special couple and we are sure you will have a space saved in heaven for you by all the animals that you have rescued.  Thank you for being such good people. 

We thought that was pretty nice to get a note like that.  Things like that make all the hard work easy.

We would like to send a special Thank you to Tina Murdock and the Westfair 4-H Horse Club for the very generous donation. Tina that was very nice of you to be in charge of this event to raise money for our rescue facility and to deliver it to us at our home. 

We would like to send a special Thank You to John Wichman of Malvern, IA for the very generous donation of Hay to our rescue.   

We would like to thank Robert Condrey in Nebraska for assisting us again with a very generous donation of $50.00.

We would like to send a special thanks to the KAT 103 Radio Station for posting a link to our web site and sharing our information with the public to help us raise donations for our rescued horses & large breed dogs.

I want to send a special Thank You to the children at Grace Abbott Elementary School for the wonderful letters that they sent to me.  They were letters that I will keep forever.  They are truly priceless.  Each staff member should be very proud of all the children as I was very impressed with their manners and very grown up questions about our rescued animals.   

Also, I would like to share the letter I received from their teacher, Sugar Thiessen. She writes:  
May 16, 2007 
Dear Genea, 
     Thank you for being you!  Thank you for coming to Grace Abbott and telling us about your rescue mission for the animals.  The children were enlightened and moved by your heart to save the horses and dogs.
     The children brought money to school and I am sending a check to support your cause.  I appreciate what you are doing.  
     Please know that there is a large group of children who care about you! 

This is what makes us keep going and doing the rescue work we do.   

Thank you Don & Suzanne J. from Exira, IA for assisting us again with your very generous donation of $50.00.  

Thank you Ms. Smith-Hester for assisting us again with your very generous donation of $25.00. 

We would like to Thank the Neilsen's for their very generous donation of $25.00. 

Thank you David Conner for assisting us again with your very generous donation of $40.00. 

Thank you Julia Garey for your very generous donation of $100.00. 

Thank you Susan Vieregger for assisting us again with your very generous donation of $100.00. 

We would like to send a special Thank you to Central Life Sciences for the "truck load" of animal products.  It was incredible of you to be so generous. 

We would like to Thank Debbie Dyer for all her help and phone calls to get so many wonderful animal supplies for our rescue.  Your the best Aunt Deb! 

We would like to Thank the individual who gives each month anonymously to our rescue.  You know who you are and we really appreciate your donations.

We would like to Thank Simmonds' Restaurant Management for the gift cards that they donated for free food to be used for our educational events for children.

Thank you Michael & Sally from Silver City, IA for generous donation of $100.00. 

Thank you Charley & Nancy from Omaha for assisting us again with your very generous donation of $100.00. 

Thank you Joan M for your very generous donation of $50.00 toward the care of the rescued Percheron's.  

Thank you David Conner for assisting us again with your very generous donation of $25.00. 

Thank you Rhonda G from Omaha for assisting us again with your very generous donation of $25.00. 

Thank you Madelene R.from Omaha for your very generous donation of $20.00 and for kind words. 

Thank you Donna S. from Omaha for your very generous donation of $30.00 and your offer to help out at the rescue.  

Thank you Jesse & Teresa C from Honey Creek, IA for your very generous donation of $20.00. 

Thank you Marla S. for your very generous donation of $25.00 

Thank you Maurice M. from Henderson, IA for the donation of hay. 

Thank you Lynette for the very generous donation in Memory of Sadie, a very special girl.  Although I only had the honor to meet Sadie once before she crossed over Rainbow's Bridge I learned at that time why you loved her so much.  Also, Thank you for your wonderful uplifting letters of encouragement for the work we do and for your love of all animals.   

We want to send a very special Thank you to Patti & Jack who live outside of Syracuse, NE. for the (20+) Bags of Horse Feed.  And we also want to Thank Becky & Todd  for delivering the Horse Feed and unloading it at our rescue.  This was something that we will always remember.

Thank you Rachel P. from Bellevue, NE for the very generous donation and for your love of Large Breed Dogs.

Thank you Mrs. Charles for the very generous donation of $25.00. 

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Condrey for the very generous donation of $20.00. 

Thank you David Conner for the very generous donation of $40.00. 

Thank you Michelle C. from Cedar Rapids, IA for your very generous monthly donations.  Also for your wonderful letters of encouragement and your love of animals. 

Thank you David & Lisa Zeis for your very generous donation of $25.00. 

We want to Thank the Farnam Companies for their generous monetary donation.   

Thank you Carol Parson for the very generous donation of $50.00.  

Thank you to everyone involved from Schuyler, NE who sent cards of encouragement for the work we do and the education provided on horses and large breed dog ownership.  It means a lot to us.

Thank you Kurt V. for the very generous $50.00 donation.  Also, for your words of encouragement.

Thank you Kathi  V. from Omaha for the very generous $30.00 donation.

Thank you Sheila H. from Omaha for your very generous $25.00 donation.

Thank you to the group of individuals in Lincoln, NE who have set up seminars with our rescue in June 2007 regarding Large Breed Dogs. 

Thank you Stephanie S. for your generous donation of $20.00 

Thank you Rhonda G. for your generous donation of $25.00 

Thank you Sheryl L. for your generous donation of $50.00 

Thank you Tracy G. for your generous donation of $25.00

Thank you Jeffrey P. for your generous donation of $100.00

Thank You Ron & Mary B. from Omaha for the generous monthly sponsorship.

Thank You to all the animal lovers in Wahoo, NE. who got together and signed the wonderful card of encouragement for the work we do.  Also, the generous donation toward our expansion and care of our rescues.

Thank you to the Brine Family who lives in Kansas for your words of encouragement and your love of animals.  Your children's card meant so much to us.  And "yes" we will hang it in the barn where the horses can see it. Your pictures of the horses were wonderful!

We want to send a special Thank You everyone at KETV Channel 7, especially Carrie and the wonderful photographer who braved the cold with us to do our interview.

We want to Thank everyone in Lincoln, NE who sent cards of thanks and encouragement for the work we do. We will take you up on your offer for lunch at the NE Horse Expo.  It sound like fun!    

We want to Thank Michelle C. from Cedar Rapids, IA for the generous donation.

We want to Thank Tractor Supply for the generous donation of halters and de-wormer.

Thank you David & Debra R. from Papillion, NE for the generous donation in honor of your daughters birthday.

We would like to thank the Johnson's for the generous monetary donation.  Also, for their kind words about our "AnnaBelle". 

Thank you Douglas & Mary Lou for the generous monetary donation. 

Thank you Charley & Nancy for the generous monetary donation.  It will be used for medical care for "Sophia". 

Thank you Ann Grace for the generous monetary donation.  Also, for your love of animals. 

Thank you Jerry M. for your generous monetary donation and your words of encouragement. 

Thank you Pamm M. for your generous monetary donation and your love of horses.

Thank you Mr. White for the gift card from Tractor Supply.  That was a wonderful idea and very generous!

Kay, Thank you for the generous donation and love for animals

Ginger - Thank you for the monetary donation 

Melanie - Thank you for the monetary donation 

Nina - Thank you for the monetary donation and the wonderful letters of encouragement. 

Jesse - Thank you for the monetary donation and the prayers 

Mary - Thank you for the monetary donation

Ivan & Dee we want to thank you so much for taking care of the (5) kittens that lost their Mommy and allowing us to take them in at our rescue. Also for all of the cat food,  the carrier, sleeping cage and the generous donation to help care for them.  They were very lucky you were there to care for them when they needed it.

Thank you Carol for all your encouragement and kind words when we need them the most.

We want to thank Nicole Weis & Ben DeVries with the Council Bluffs, Iowa Daily Nonpareil Newspaper for the wonderful article and great pictures they provided for our rescue.

We want to thank all the volunteers at our rescue.  Our volunteers come out and groom our dogs and horses and give much appreciated love and attention to our animals.

We want to thank Terry for bringing his tractor out and grading our horses area when our tractor was out for repairs.

We want to send a very special Thank You to Dianne Smith who owns Graphic Design by Dianne.  Dianne has donated her services to provide us with a wonderful and informative website about our rescue.  This would have been an expense that our rescue could not have made at this time.  Because of this service that was provided by Dianne we are about to take the money she saved us and put up extra fencing for our horse quarantine area. This will allow us to save many more horses then we previously thought. We will never be able to thank Dianne enough for the services provided to us for our rescue. 

Mary Waggoner, Genea’s mother, contributes daily to the rescue.  Keep in mind that she is 80 years old and can out work anyone here. She lives in a home on the property and spends her days working right along with my husband and me with all of the animals.  She spoils them each day and spends special time with those animals that need extra attention and love.  She has always been right there to help when we need an extra hand. From cleaning stalls to grooming the animals we can always count on her help.  Thank you Mom, for being there for all of our animals and giving them so much attention and love. Currently she is learning to drive the tractor to help out with the fields. 

A Cut Above Tree Service has offered to cut down and haul away several trees on the rescue’s property.  Also, they provided a large bag of dog food for our rescued dogs.  We want to Thank A Cut Above Tree Service for the services provided and also the dog food.
 
Office Max provided our business cards for our rescue.  They worked very hard with us to get the design that we wanted on our cards.  We want to thank them as these cards allow us to promote our rescue each and everyday. 

Eddy’s in Glenwood has allowed the rescue to set up a donation jar at their store.  We have received many phone calls regarding our rescue because of this.  Also, the money we collect each week is put toward the animals care and this is a huge help.  The Manager at Eddie’s shared a wonderful story with us about a couple from Kansas that came in and were reading the information on our jar.  They were working at the Power Plant in Glenwood and they stopped at Eddie’s to get gas on their way back home to Kansas.  They had $8.00 in change coming back from their gas purchase.  They told the manager to put the $8.00 in our jar as a donation to help our rescue. $8.00 buys a bag of horse feed and that is what it was spent on.  We want to thank them, for their kindness. 

Michelle Hall, a good friend of ours, has contributed several things to our rescue.  The most important is her positive attitude and her encouragement along the way.  Michelle has a great love for all animals.  Thank you for everything Michelle.

Aunt Nita - Thank you for your monetary donation 

Connie C. - Thank you Connie for your donation of Dog & Horse Treats.  Also, for spending time with our rescued horses giving them a lot of love and attention and for all your up lifting e-mails. 

Newman's Thriftway in Glenwood, Iowa - Thank you for your monetary donation 

Suzanne & Daniel Tuma - Thank you for your monetary donation 

KMA Radio Station - Thank you for the radio spot allowing us to share our mission with community about our rescue facility

Tom & Diana - Thank you for the generous monetary donation

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