Shannon's Companions

                                                             

We are a 501(c)3 non profit organization 

and are a subsidiary of Halfway Home

Alternative Therapies,NFP.  We are a 

licensed animal shelter and horse rescue

with the state of Illinois.  We provide 

a loving and caring environment for

rescued, surrendered, abandoned and

abused horses and dogs until they are

adopted. 

We are not people looking for glory. 

We are not people with lots of money 

in need of a hobby. We are here to help

those in need and can really see from the

grassroots level what is needed.  We fully 

believe in combining efforts with 

other organizations that have the same

goals. We welcome businesses to also partner 

with us to help make a difference.  We are 

as grassroots as they come!  Expenses come 

out of our pockets with scattered donations 

throughout the year and the occasional small 

grant to help out.  We have goals of eventually 

becoming self sufficient.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

 

 

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VISIT THE PEDIGREE WEBSITE TO EARN FOOD FOR THE DOGS!

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The Human-Animal Bond is the dynamic relationship between people and animals in that each influences the psychological and physiological state of the other. Human-animal interaction has profound physiological consequences. People, in the contact with animals experience a decrease in blood pressure, reduced anxiety, and a general feeling of well being. By observing the behavior of animals, children learn to be more nurturing and perhaps better parents to their own children. The therapeutic value of animals for socially isolated individuals in nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, and prisons has been documented. People in the presence of animals are often perceived to be more happy and healthy.

Our rescue leases approximately 80 acres of pasture.  We have one large barn, a large machine shed, a large loafing shed at the trails and several small outbuildings/run ins.    There are about 20 acres of wooded trails.  We have a special enclosure for Nora, the blind mare, where she is safe and has her own stall to go in and out of.   We are working on setting up more stalls in the barn for horses that need extra TLC or are being treated.  Last summer we completed our 100'X 250' outdoor arena with the help of several volunteers.  It took us three years but we finally got it finished.  In the future we are hoping to raise enough money for an indoor arena so that we can hold events, riding lessons and be able to train the horses in the cold and rainy months. 

Originally an old family farm, we have put in 4 years of hard work cleaning up old farm equipment, revamping old buildings and trimming back all the overgrowth of vegetation.  We still have lots of work ahead of us.  The tractor died last spring so we have had to do everything by hand or with small hand operated machinery.  Keeping this many acres trimmed up is quite a chore to say the least. 

BACK PASTURE

ARENA

CORNER PASTURE

SMALL POND PASTURE

HORSES PLAYING IN THE PASURE

  

SHANNON POWERS, FOUNDER/DIRECTOR OF SHANNON'S COMPANIONS, WEB SITE DESIGNER, ADOPTION COORDINATOR, ACCOUNTANT, SECRETARY, PHOTOGRAPHER, ASSISTANT HORSE TRAINER AND DOG BEHAVIORIST.

 

DEBRA KIRKENDOLL, DIRECTOR, HEAD HORSE TRAINER, HEAD OF ADVERTISING, GRANT WRITER, PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, FUNDRAISER COORDINATOR.

JANE STOKE, DIRECTOR, TRANSPORT COORDINATOR, FOSTER HOME, HORSE TRAINER AND ASSISTANT DOG BEHAVIORIST. (BY THE WAY GENTLEMEN, JANE IS SINGLE, WINK WINK)

 

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE INTERESTED IN HORSES BUT DON'T HAVE ACCESS 

TO THEM WE HAVE SEVERAL OPTIONS FOR YOU.  ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE

RESCUE!

 

ADOPTION

  We have horses for adoption.  With the recession going on we have opted to offer a payment plan for adoption fees.  Adoption fees can be divided into three months.  Once the adoption fee is payed you can take your newly adopted horse home with you.  Or if you are needing a place to board your new horse we also offer boarding for a low monthly rate.  In some instances we may be able to offer transportation for the cost of fuel.

SPONSORSHIP

  You can sponsor a horse and are able to come out and visit your chosen sponsor horse.  We do require that you make scheduled visits.  In some instances riding your sponsored horse may be possible.  Ask us for details.

TRAIL RIDING

  We offer low cost trail rides from May 1st until November 1st every year.  We only charge $10-$15 per person, depending on whether you get a guided or unguided ride.  These special prices are set up so that EVERYONE can afford to go horseback riding.  Other places usually charge $30 or more.  The ride is approximately 45 minutes to an hour.  We have several acres of very relaxing wooded trails.  If your child is too young to go on a trail ride we also offer pony leads on the trails for $5.  We do have special group rates for schools, churches, clubs, etc...  All proceeds from the riding stable help support the rescue horses!

RIDING LESSONS

  In the summer months we also offer riding lessons.  Lessons are given by Debra, who is a certified riding instructor.  She offers low cost packages.  Ask us for details.

BOARDING

  At this time we offer pasture boarding for a low monthly rate.  In the future we will offer full boarding and partial boarding.  We have several acres of wooded trails and an outdoor arena that is accessible to boarders.

SPECIAL EVENTS

   We will host birthday parties and outdoor events that include use of our pavillion and trail rides.  In the future we are hoping to offer meal packages.  Ask us for details.

DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE.  PLEASE GIVE TO HELP A RESCUE ANIMAL IN NEED.  WE ACCEPT ALL METHODS OF PAYMENT THROUGH OUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT AS WELL AS BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER THROUGH THE MAIL. 

DONATIONS AND MAIL CAN BE SENT TO:

SHANNON'S COMPANIONS

725 COUNTY ROAD 550 E

NEOGA, IL  62447

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VISIT OUR MAIN ORGANIZATION WEBSITE. 

HALFWAY HOME ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, NFP

HAS MANY INTERESTS INCLUDING

A COMMUNITY GARDEN, KIDS CAMP FOR AT RISK

YOUTH, PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES,

EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY AND OF COURSE OUR ANIMAL

RESCUE.