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Bean’s Virtual Site Visit

Bean’s Virtual Site Visit 

In lieu of in-person site visits, we’ve been conducting virtual follow ups with adopted SAFE horses. A SAFE volunteer spoke by phone with Michelle, who adopted Bean. Michelle reports that all is well with Bean, who is well loved by the kids. She’s been ridden by both Michelle and her daughter, who report that even with time off from riding, Bean is great under saddle. They are hoping to get an…

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All About Millie

All About Millie 

Back in March, The Limelight Pet Project featured Millie in a spotlighted video, and we wanted to share the full story of Millie’s transformation, as told by Terry. (You can see the Q13 news segment here.) Lovely little Millie is looking for adopters to show her the next steps in training. If you think you may be a match for her, fill out an application! Thanks to The Limelight Pet Project and…

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Renee and Angel’s Story

Renee and Angel’s Story 

Back in January, The Limelight Pet Project featured Renee and Angel in a spotlighted video, and we wanted to share the full clip about these BFFs. (You can see the Q13 news segment here.) Both Renee and Angel are still looking for adopters–fill out an application if you’d like to bring them home! Thanks to The Limelight Pet Project and Dirtie Dog Photography for visiting SAFE and sharing this…

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Jollie: This Big Three Year Old is Soon to be a Riding Horse!

Jollie: This Big Three Year Old is Soon to be a Riding Horse! 

Jollie is a lovely 3‑year-old mare who is currently 15.2 hands with room to grow! This BIG bodied sweetheart has had basic groundwork foundation put on at SAFE. She’s also seen our farrier, had her vaccines and boosters, and, most recently, had her first dental. Jollie takes it all in stride! She will be getting her first rides put on this month (June) and should be available for adoption early…

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The Young Ladies at Play

The Young Ladies at Play 

They grow up so fast! Here are Nova, Rae, and Pippi at play, with Cassidy tagging along. thank you to Dirtie Dog Photography for these gorgeous photos! 

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Zoe: Ready for you!

Zoe: Ready for you! 

This stunning 11-year-old Morgan type mare is ready to come home to you! Zoe has been a steady, sound riding horse at SAFE for almost a year now. She is kindhearted and loves going out on trails with other horses or working solo in the arena with her rider. She always comes up to greet us when we visit her field and she’s never a problem for our volunteers to work with. This is Zoe’s year to…

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Banner: One Handsome Boy! 

Banner is a lovely 22-year-old Quarter Horse who is available as a companion horse. He is a gentleman to work with and will make a great addition to any home. Fill out an application today at www.safehorses.org/adopt.

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Buddy: Sweet Senior Looking for Loving Family! 

Buddy is a 25-year-old Quarter Horse Arabian cross that came to SAFE earlier in 2020. He tested positive for Cushing’s with slightly elevated ATCH levels and is doing very well now on just half a tab of Pracend daily (the cost is around $15 a month). He is a joy to be around–very sweet and loves attention. A great horse like this deserves to live with a family of his own. Are you willing to…

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Pearl: Ready to Ride Soon! 

Pearl is a lovely 12-year-old Morgan Arabian cross who is ready for her first rides later this month. She is a smart and sensitive mare who will make a very nice riding partner. She’s had no health or behavioral problems since she came into SAFE late 2019. Pearl will be available early July as a riding horse. She has a lot to offer and we hope to find her a perfect match wanting a nice mare to…

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June Volunteer of the Month: Amie Smith

June Volunteer of the Month: Amie Smith 

How and when did you first get involved with horses? Do you have one now you want to tell us about? Our family bought its first Morgan when I was in 3rd or 4th grade. His name was Abner and he was the kindest, most gentle horse! We used to go visit him on weekends at the stables close to our house in Southern California. I loved grooming him and riding him in the arena. Eventually we purchased…

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The Limelight Pet Project Features Cyrus

The Limelight Pet Project Features Cyrus 

Thanks to The Limelight Pet Project for featuring Cyrus! 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 Cyrus to share this month on Q13 FOX. Here’s the article and segment on Q13 FOX: And a full version of Terry telling Cyrus’s story of transformation:

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Buddy, the Sweetest New Kid on the Block

Buddy, the Sweetest New Kid on the Block 

Horsemanship volunteer Kaya had this to share about lovable Buddy: Buddy is the sweetest old guy! I’ve been spending some time with this gentleman for the last couple of months and have enjoyed every minute. Buddy greets everyone that walks up to his paddock very politely, sometimes with a little nicker, and always with ears forward, wanting some scratches. He clearly loves to be doted on, but…

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