Latest SAFE News
Ranger Rocks!
by Lily Leitkowski | Sep 1, 2026 | Ranger
Good old Ranger really has it all: brains, beauty, and if not brawn exactly, then definitely a youthful spirit and joie de vivre. Ranger runs and plays with the energy of a horse half his age — just ask Vinnie, who at just one and a half can have a hard time keeping…
September Volunteer of the Month: Couren Smith
by Molly McCord | Sep 1, 2026 | Volunteers of the Month
Congratulations to our September Volunteer of the Month, Couren Smith! At SAFE, our 250+ volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating a truly dedicated…
Porsche’s Glow Up
by Lily Leitkowski | Aug 26, 2026 | Porsche
Who’s that shiny, plump-ish girl? Porsche is glowing up and growing out. Visible ribs and concave butts are SO last season. What’s in vogue is good nutrition, a weight gain of about 100lbs, and proper vet and farrier care that have girls like Porsche looking and…
Alumni Update: Oscar
by Cathy Olson | Aug 17, 2026 | Oscar
All is going well for Oscar. He is aging gracefully and with ease, enjoying all the love and care Vickie provides. Oscar and his buddy Nic get along well. While Oscar is top dog at 30+ years old, he and Nic do like to play. However, Oscar is never sad to see Nic…
Alvaro is Adopted!
by Lily Leitkowski | Aug 14, 2026 | Alvaro
We met Alvaro last February as a mowhawked yearling, gangly and butt-high. When he first arrived at SAFE, he displaced our minis and spent his first few weeks living in ‘mini land,’ if that gives you an indication of his petite stature. He was playful, curious, and at…
Alumni Update: Tiva
by Cathy Olson | Aug 13, 2026 | Tiva
An update from Tiva’s adopter, Robyn. All is well with Miss Tiva and we are doing great! We are bonding nicely and she’s letting me into her world which is all I could ask for and she is respecting mine so we’re moving forward learning more and more about each other…
Alumni Update: Rhythm
by Cathy Olson | Aug 12, 2026 | Rhythm
Rhythm recently moved to a new location, and he is very happy there. Hillary is also pleased with the location. Rhythm has a buddy named Dan, there are nice folks who provide full care and there is an arena where Hillary and Rhythm play on the weekends.
Alumni Update: Poppy (Gracie)
by Cathy Olson | Aug 12, 2026 | Poppy
Sarah provided us with a six-month adoption update on Poppy, now called Gracie.. Six months have flown by, and it feels like Gracie and I have achieved so much. I finally feel as though Gracie and I both trust each other. Gracie’s schedule currently includes: — Walk,…
Marigold Turns One!
by Lily Leitkowski | Aug 12, 2026 | Marigold
Happy Birthday, Marigold! You are one! Marigold has no concept of what a birthday means, but she celebrated by munching on some grass and hanging out with her friends, Maisy and Wednesday. True, this is what every day looks like for Marigold, but what do you get the…
Alumni Update: Blanche (Joule)
by Cathy Olson | Aug 12, 2026 | Blanche
Elissa, Blanche’s (Joule) adopter, provided this recent photo and says they are all doing well, and survived lots of fireworks in the neighborhood on Independence Day weekend this year.
Alumni Update: Emery (Stevie)
by Cathy Olson | Aug 6, 2026 | Emery
We received this update the end of June from Emery’s (now Stevie) adopter, Krystal. Stevie is doing great! She’s running the show, of course. We just had her birthday party to celebrate her turning 23! She’s so good with her meds and is enjoying daily naps, good food…
Alumni Update: Tabitha (Willa)
by Cathy Olson | Aug 6, 2026 | Tabitha
Tabitha (Willa) is still a horse with more “go” than “whoa” and loves going out on the trail at least once or twice a week. Alyssa has also taken her to a dressage clinic in Spokane which they both enjoyed.












