Snohomish Animal Control Officer Training
We managed to squeeze in one last event before the end of the year — a training for a new officer at Snohomish County Animal Control! Officer Cameron was warmly greeted by our barn cats before spending the day learning some of the many things there are to learn about…
January Volunteer of the Month: Megan Kavanagh
Congratulations to Megan Kavanagh, our January Volunteer of the Month! Who better to help us kick off the new year than Megan, whose dedication and compassion have been an integral part of SAFE for nearly three and a half years? Megan’s kind spirit and warm smile…
Year in Review 2024
In the spirit of the recent week in review recaps, we decided to broaden our scope a bit and show you a taste of what happened each month of 2024. There is no true way to encapsulate all that the year held, but please accept this brief snapshot of a few of the things…
2024 Volunteer of the Year: Carrie Sjaarda
At SAFE, our mission is centered around helping horses heal, gain a solid foundation and education, and find their forever families. Each year, we take a moment to celebrate a volunteer whose extraordinary dedication, kindness, and passion embody our mission and…
Harissa and the Can Bag
Here is a showcase of Harissa vs. the Can Bag. Clearly, Harissa: 1, Can Bag: 0. Harissa sure has come a long way in her own self-confidence, and as a result, feels no fear about showing the can bag who is boss! This process of ‘sacking out’ is not just for fun — it…
Alumni Update: Boone (Mr. Fezziweg)
Boone (now Mr. Fezziweg) was adopted from SAFE in late November 2020. His adopted family had just seen the show A Christmas Carol, and Mr. Fezziweg was the name of Scrooge’s first boss at the counting house. Mr. Fezziweg was the jolly fellow that gave the wonderful…
Bijou is Adopted!
Many of us have dreamt of a horse beneath our Christmas tree, but this year it is Blair’s reality. We could not be happier to announce that our dearest Bijou is a failure — a foster failure! This sweet sugar plum has been having the time of her life over in…
Thanksgiving in December (or: A Turkey’s Wish)
Author’s Note: To read this year’s Christmas-adjacent story, you must understand two things: the first is that SAFE has a resident turkey, and the second is that, while humans do exist in this story, they somehow do not witness the goings on. All of the horses and…
Marvelous Mahina
“If Mahina’s personality is any indication of what the Saddlebred breed has to offer—call me a fan. She’s continued to grow into a soft, gentle, and kind soul. Her drive to connect with people and fellow horses is something truly unique and special. Being around her…
Esme in May
“Little Ese-may-may has really matured over the last few months. She’s developed a more settled and relaxed disposition and has been very well-behaved. We had some soundness concerns with her right front, but with good shoes and some rest, she’s now looking…
Getting to Know Frida
We’re taking it slow with our mama-to-be! Our goal is to build trust and support her in bringing her foal safely into the world. We’ve already made incredible progress from those first interactions with this sensitive, protective mare. When we first met Frida and…
A Very Special Trinket
What a delightful young mare Trinket has become over the past few months under SAFE’s care. Our little ugly duckling is beginning a beautiful transformation and will one day mature into a lovely palomino mare. It’s been refreshing to see how quickly she’s changed—and…
May Volunteer of the Month: Elaine Rose
Congratulations to our May Volunteer of the Month, Elaine Rose! Elaine has been a cherished member of the SAFE community for nearly three and a half years, bringing warmth, dedication, and a generous spirit to everything she does. As a vital part of our Friday AM…
Jacob, King of Foster
At SAFE, Jacob had been training hard for the companion lifestyle, and we thought it was time for him to field test his skills at foster. As we suspected, he took right to it. It’s not always easy to find the best spots to nap or graze, but Jacob excels in this realm.…
