Mara

1989 silver dapple Shetland mare

Type of Rescue: Animal Control Seizure
Intake Date: 10/8/2019
Adoption Date: 3/1/2020
Length of Time with SAFE: 5 months

ADOPTED!! by Janelle

Mara and three other horses were seized by Animal Control after being moved from another county to evade law enforcement. These horses were badly neglected, starved, and in desperate need of veterinary care. Sadly, a mare that was seized with this group was humanely euthanized by animal control due to her poor condition. These horses were part of a large herd living together in a barren, overgrazed pasture in King County. They were housed with multiple other horses in a heavily over-grazed paddock, and they were sporadically fed poor quality hay in insufficient amounts. None of the seized horses appear to have been capable of fending off younger and equally hungry horses to get to their food.

Mara is a 30+ year old Shetland pony, who arrived at SAFE with a laundry list of medical issues to get under control, and a lot of weight to gain. But once we got her back on a healthier track, she was ready to find her forever home. When Janelle came looking for a riding horse and found Cameo, the match was perfect! But she needed a companion as well. That’s where Mara came in — the two of them were fast friends, and have been living the dream at Janelle’s house ever since! 

SAFE Alumni Update: Cameo and Mara 

From Cameo and Mara’s adopter: I have been just terrible about updating on Cameo and Mara and I realized they’ve almost been here a whole year! Such a strange year and time no longer has any meaning but whatever! Anyway they’re doing great! Mara’s eye has been so…

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An Unlikely Pair Finds a Forever Home

An Unlikely Pair Finds a Forever Home 

We meet Janelle a few weeks ago when she came to us, looking for a riding horse to join their family. She met Cameo, and It quickly became clear that Cameo and Janelle were perfect for each other. But since Janelle didn’t own any other horses, we were reluctant to…

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The Limelight Pet Project Features Mara 

Thanks to The Limelight Pet Project for featuring Mara! The Limelight Pet Project is a campaign local to Washington that shines a light on harder to adopt pets and the people who help them. We’re delighted they chose Mara to share this month on Q13 FOX. Here’s the…

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The Problem with Mara’s Eye

The Problem with Mara’s Eye 

A few weeks ago, Mara’s left eye appeared to be hurting. She was squinting, had ocular discharge, and started trying to rub the pain away by scratching her head on the fence post. Dr. Renner from Rainland Farm came out to do an eye exam and found that she had a very…

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Adorable Miss Mara

Adorable Miss Mara 

Mara is arguably one of SAFE’s cutest current residents. Although she is still reserved, she has begun to come out of her shell and let us get to know her a little better. At first she didn’t want to admit it, but she eventually caved and allowed us to see how much…

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Mara: Intake Photos and Assessments

Mara: Intake Photos and Assessments 

New horse Mara arrived at SAFE from Animal Control on 10/8. She is a 30-something year old Shetland pony who currently weighs about 450# and stands 10.2hh. She needs to gain about 50 pounds. Mara got a dental, bloodwork, and vaccines through animal control prior to…

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