Caramel

2016 chestnut Yakima Reservation mare
Type of Rescue:  Animal Control Surrender
Intake Date: 9/25/20
Adoption Date: 9/6/21
Length of Time with SAFE: 1 year

ADOPTED!! by Trisha

Caramel was one of 24 wild Yakima Reservation horses seized in December 2019 by King County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with Regional Animal Services of King County and SAFE.

Now Caramel lives with in a loving home with Trisha along with her 4 legged friend, Hazel. Trisha fostered Caramel after SAFE was having difficulties with her training. She spent time working with Caramel at her own pace, sending us videos of her progress. We could not be more thrilled when Trisha told us she would love to give Caramel a permanent home.Caramel was one of 24 wild Yakima Reservation horses seized in December 2019 by King County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with Regional Animal Services of King County and SAFE.

Alumni Update: Gabby & Caramel (Cara)

Alumni Update: Gabby & Caramel (Cara)

Alumni volunteer Candi K. recently went out to visit alumni Gabby and Cara and provided this lovely update: “Imagine yourself on 20 acres surrounded by the beauty of the Northwest and views as far the eye can see with a picture-perfect red barn and matching farmhouse…

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Caramel is Adopted!

Caramel is Adopted! 

Caramel is adopted! We have tears of joy with the news that Caramel’s foster mom, Trisha, said Caramel has a permanent home with her family! What an amazing gift this is for SAFE and Caramel. We know she will be forever loved, cared for and accepted for the smart,…

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Caramel Learning to Trust

Caramel Learning to Trust 

  Caramel is working on trusting people to handle her hooves. These videos are the result of a ton of patience and relaxed feel with Trisha lifting her hoof. What amazing progress this mare is having with her kind foster mom! No expectations and no timelines.…

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Caramel is off to Foster

Caramel is off to Foster 

Today was a BIG step in the future success of Caramel. She is headed to a foster home where the views are fantastic and she is surrounded by other horse friends. Trisha, who is now fostering Caramel, adopted one of the Fall City 40 horses, Hazel, last January. She did…

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No Expectations

No Expectations 

One thing I love about SAFE is that we have no expectations or deadlines that our horses have to fulfill for us. We accept them as individuals and recognize that one size doesn’t fit all. As we got to know the Fall City 40 horses better, we found there were many…

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Caramel is Coming out of Her Shell

Caramel is Coming out of Her Shell 

Caramel was one of the Fall City 40 horses, but she is really becoming her own beautiful self. She is very independent and is slowly learning to trust people. She has put on weight, her coat is shiny and full, and that mane of hers is beautiful too! Caramel is still…

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