Latest SAFE News
Holly — Adopted!
by Bonnie Hammond | May 9, 2011 | Holly, Placed Horses
Congratulations to Mary H. and her daughter Megan of Sammamish, WA on their adoption of Holly! Holly was originally part of a large animal control seizure in King County in February 2008. Only 2 at the time, she was fostered and later adopted by Merle S. of Duvall,…
Shasta and Sunny D — Intake 4/12/11
by Bonnie Hammond | May 6, 2011 | Sunny and Shasta
Shasta and Sunny D are two Miniature Horses that King County Animal Services seized from a property in Fall City on April 12th, 2011. They are eating well and past any refeeding concerns after a slow transition onto free-choice hay. They are also eating soaked hay…
Mr Pibb — 2 week post-rescue update — 4/30/11
by Bonnie Hammond | May 6, 2011 | Mr Pibb
Here are some photos of Mr Pibb from 4/30/11 showing his progress. Still a long way to go, and he is losing his winter coat in big chunks due to the rain rot and general neglect so has that typical “it looks worse before it looks better” stage.…
Mr Pibb — Intake photos and description — 4/12/11
by Bonnie Hammond | May 6, 2011 | Mr Pibb
“Mr Pibb” is a late-20s QH-type gelding that was surrendered by his owner, along with another horse, to King County Regional Animal Services and is currently in SAFE’s care as of April 12th, 2011. While we cannot discuss the details of the…
Bud and Brandy Update
by Bonnie Hammond | May 6, 2011 | Brandy, Bud
Bud and Brandy came to us on February 27th after being surrendered by their owner to King County Regional Animal Services. While we cannot share any details of their situation as there is a case pending, we have been given permission by the…
May Volunteer of the Month: Caiti R
by Bonnie Hammond | May 6, 2011 | Volunteers of the Month
Our volunteer of the month for May is Caiti Raimer. Caiti is one of the volunteers at the SAFE farm in Monroe, but she’s done a lot more for SAFE than just cleaning stalls and grooming horses. This past November, Caiti’s passion for horses led her to write an article…
April — Before photo
by Bonnie Hammond | May 5, 2011 | April
Dr. Hannah’s assistant sent me this horrible photo of April’s injury, just before it was sutured up. THIS IS WHY BARBED WIRE IS NOT SUITABLE FENCING FOR HORSES!!! If this doesn’t convince you, I don’t know what will. Everyone horse owner should see this photo, as…
Lucky — post-surgery update
by Bonnie Hammond | May 1, 2011 | Bucky B Lucky
Lucky made it through his surgery with flying colors. Dr. Bryant said he removed some HUGE chips and Lucky should be feeling much better without them. The day after the surgery he was moved to NWESC to start his rehabilitation, which begins with stall rest and daily…
April — intake photos
by Bonnie Hammond | May 1, 2011 | April
Photos taken April 30th, two days after arriving at SAFE:
Nadia — Adopted!
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 28, 2011 | Nadia, Placed Horses
Congratulations to Amanda B. of Yelm, WA on her adoption of Nadia! Nadia was originally part of a large seizure in Pierce County involving 18 horses and minis, 55 dogs, and numerous other animals in June of 2010, in extremely poor condition. Eventually she was taken…
Nadia
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 25, 2011 | Nadia
breed: Arabian color: grey age: 13 (born April 20, 1998) sex: mare height: 14.2 hh Nadia is well started and would be suitable for someone with intermediate riding skills. Status: Adopted Nadia is a sweet, pretty mare that was originally rescued from a hoarding…
Nadia Update — Apr 24, 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 25, 2011 | Nadia
Nadia came back from training today and I was able to get a quick video and some still shots of her under saddle. She was so good that our volunteer Sara’s daughter, Angelique, was able to take her 2nd riding lesson on her even though she had just arrived in a…
