Latest SAFE News
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.
Alumni Update: Wren (Sage)
by Cathy Olson | Aug 4, 2026 | Wren
Wren (Sage) has her annual veterinary checkup every May. She wears shoes because they provide the traction and protection she needs for riding through the sagebrush hills. Her pasture mate, Goose, is also a mare and belongs to Jake’s fiancée. Twice a week, they…
August Volunteer of the Month: Marion Kerviche
by Molly McCord | Aug 1, 2026 | Volunteers of the Month
Congratulations to our August Volunteer of the Month, Marion Kerviche! Marion began volunteering at SAFE in 2025 and quickly took to our community! Marion brings kindness, willingness, and an ever-present smile everywhere she goes. Her hardworking spirit and welcoming…
Welcome, Junie
by Lily Leitkowski | Jul 28, 2026 | Junie
Meet Junie, our newest arrival. Junie is a chestnut mare in her early teens, with a kind eye and a gentle disposition. So why does Junie need SAFE? Junie has some hormonal challenges that have contributed to making her a more difficult placement. When her original…












