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Adopt Edward!

Adopt Edward!

Edward is more than ready to meet people who are ready to meet him. Could that be you? 

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WASART Presentation

WASART Presentation

As part of on-going educational opportunities for our SAFE volunteers and community, we have been offering presentations by various individuals and organizations throughout the year. Recently, we were pleased to have the Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART)…

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August Joel Conner Clinic Report: Bijou

August Joel Conner Clinic Report: Bijou

Carrie S worked alongside Bijou in the August Joel Conner Clinic, and said the following about the nine hours they spent together over the course of the weekend: “I had the privilege of working with Bijou for the first half of the August Joel Conner clinic.  It was my…

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Ain’t No Bugs on Me

Ain’t No Bugs on Me

Yesterday may have been Friday the 13th, but the creepy crawlies are still out. That’s right, it’s botfly season. These pests have it really figured out — they lay their eggs on the legs and sides of horses, places where they are likely to be ingested by the pass of…

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Zuri’s Before and After

Zuri’s Before and After

Transformations are par for the course here at SAFE, but as they often happen so incrementally, it can be challenging to remember the ‘before.’ When Zuri was first seized by Animal Control back in March of this year, she was about as low on the body condition score…

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August Joel Conner Clinic Report: Sienna

August Joel Conner Clinic Report: Sienna

Carrie S worked alongside Sienna in the August Joel Conner Clinic, and had the following reflections about her experience with this beautiful mare: “I had the privilege of working with Sienna in the August Joel Conner clinic.  This kind and sensitive mare has made…

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Alumni Update: Violet

Alumni Update: Violet

Violet’s adopter, Lexee shared this update with us: On a beautiful August Sunday I took Violet on her first longer trail ride and man was she awesome! Lots of hills, walkers, dogs and bikes and she took them all in great stride. She even let some young kids pet her -…

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Trixie at Foster

Trixie at Foster

It isn’t very often that we send horses out to foster, but every so often a circumstance will arise where it makes sense. When Rae’s adopter reached out about needing a companion for Rae, we were happy to find a match. At sleepaway camp (aka foster), alumna Rae is…

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October Volunteer of the Month: Nancy Knight

October Volunteer of the Month: Nancy Knight

Congratulations to Nancy Knight, our October Volunteer of the Month! For the past two years, Nancy has been an invaluable member of the SAFE community, consistently dedicating her Friday and Saturday evenings to ensure our horses receive the care and attention they…

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Nova’s Hoof Trim

Nova’s Hoof Trim

One of the first warning signs that something was different about Nova back before her spay was her sudden inability to have her hooves trimmed. She had been seeing the farrier every 6 weeks for years, but one day she could not handle the touch of a familiar hand on…

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Alumni Update: Opal (Bella)

Alumni Update: Opal (Bella)

At 18 years old, Bella (formerly Opal) is beginning to show her age with a few health issues, but overall, she is healthy and well cared for by Lys. The two like to go on trail rides and Bella enjoys hanging out with her paddock mate, a Friesian mare.

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Week in Review: September 23 — 27

Week in Review: September 23 — 27

A lot goes on at SAFE each week, and not all of it is reported on in depth. But in an effort to give you a glimpse into what a typical week looks like, we are compiling just a few of the moments into a weekly summary video. Check out last week’s below: …

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Welcoming Oreo, Ranger, and Mabel!

Welcoming Oreo, Ranger, and Mabel!

SAFE welcomed three new faces this week, and what cute faces they are! Hailing from Pierce County, these escape artists came under Animal Control’s notice because they kept breaking out and getting loose. After multiple instances of this with no preventative measures…

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Mahina Making Progress

Mahina Making Progress

As the days grow shorter, so does the list of Mahina’s ‘firsts’ here at SAFE. First time walking through the barn aisle, check. First time having her teeth floated, check. First (and second!) trims by the farrier, check and check. She has really shown herself to be a…

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