It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing of SHARE's founder and director, Linda Hewerdine. Linda was the life force of SHARE, doing all that she could for our rescued horses, adopting out over a hundred res​cued horses. SHARE was Linda's life and we are going to miss her more than words can say. We'd like to think that Linda was met at the Rainbow Bridge by all the horses she has loved and saved.
 
Linda's memorial was held on Friday, January 17, at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove Ave., Rantoul. Instead of flowers Linda's family has requested donations to SHARE in Linda's name. This helps keep her memory alive a little longer and she would prefer this over flowers any day.

Welcome to Society for Hooved Animal Rescue and Emergencies, or as we affectionately refer to ourselves - SHARE

So sorry to announce that SHARE closes its doors as of May 1, 2025.

 

Our mission was to maintain the integrity, well-being, and health of hooved animals through education first.

 

SHARE was a nonprofit humane society in the Champaign, IL area with investigators that cover a large portion of Illinois. We provided housing, care, and training for approximately 40 rescue horses at any one time. Other than some "sanctuary horses-horses that are not available for adoption due to physical or health issues," these horses were up for adoption to loving, forever homes.  SHARE DID NOT RECEIVE ANY FUNDING FROM FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAXES - your donations kept SHARE operating!

 

Our goals were simple - help educate horse owners on proper care and treatment. When necessary we stepped in to rescue neglected and abuse animals. SHARE was no longer able to be rescuing horses, we were a "sanctuary" for 40+ horses that are living out their lives at SHARE.  We had adoptable, ride-able horses available and some horses that were available as pasture pet/companions. 

 

 All the sanctuary horses have been adopted to loving forever homes.

 

This was not an easy task and only through the help of volunteers were we able to provide the best care for our rescued horses.  Thank you for helping SHARE do its work through the years.

 

 

If you suspect abuse or neglect of a horse,

you need to contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 217-782-4944 to report this!!

 

 

 

THANK YOU:

 

SHARE thanks all the volunteers and those who donated either their time or money in making SHARE work smoothly.

 

Amazing Rescues

The amazing resilence of the Horse. Each unique and special in their own way. We have many past and present successes to share.

Stewardship

The noble horse has the phyical strength to overpower us and free themselves, but instead horses choose to allow us to partner with them. Only by this willingness and cooperation are we able to work together to build that special bond allowing us to touch or ride them. This is where teamwork begins and truly we accept stewardship.

 

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Society for Hooved Animal Rescue and Emergencies

2946 CR 800 East

 Dewey, Il 61840

 

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Currently we are not accepting any new owner turn-ins. We will continue to respond to investigation requests and work with the Dept of Agriculture and other authorities to aid in the rescue of animals where warranted.

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