Introducing the SAFE Advisory Board
We are privileged to have a number of talented and dedicated people working behind the scenes for SAFE, and the time has come to recognize them for their hard work. The SAFE Advisory Board meets once a month to discuss current SAFE business and make future plans. Theyā¦
Holly ā Adopted!
Congratulations to Mary H. and her daughter Megan of Sammamish, WA on their adoption of Holly! Holly was originally part of a large animal control seizure in King County in February 2008. Only 2 at the time, she was fostered and later adopted by Merle S. of Duvall,ā¦
Shasta and Sunny D ā Intake 4/12/11
Shasta and Sunny D are two Miniature Horses that King County Animal Services seized from a property in Fall City on April 12th, 2011. They are eating well and past any refeeding concerns after a slow transition onto free-choice hay. They are also eating soaked hayā¦
Mr Pibb ā 2 week post-rescue update ā 4/30/11
Here are some photos of Mr Pibb from 4/30/11 showing his progress. Still a long way to go, and he is losing his winter coat in big chunks due to the rain rot and general neglect so has that typical āit looks worse before it looks betterā stage.ā¦
Mr Pibb ā Intake photos and description ā 4/12/11
āMr Pibbā is a late-20s QH-type gelding that was surrendered by his owner, along with another horse, to King County Regional Animal Services and is currently in SAFEās care as of April 12th, 2011. While we cannot discuss the details of theā¦
Bud and Brandy Update
Bud and Brandy came to us on February 27th after being surrendered by their owner to King County Regional Animal Services. While we cannot share any details of their situation as there is a case pending, we have been given permission by theā¦
May Volunteer of the Month: Caiti R
Our volunteer of the month for May is Caiti Raimer. Caiti is one of the volunteers at the SAFE farm in Monroe, but sheās done a lot more for SAFE than just cleaning stalls and grooming horses. This past November, Caitiās passion for horses led her to write an articleā¦
April ā Before photo
Dr. Hannahās assistant sent me this horrible photo of Aprilās injury, just before it was sutured up. THIS IS WHY BARBED WIRE IS NOT SUITABLE FENCING FOR HORSES!!! If this doesnāt convince you, I donāt know what will. Everyone horse owner should see this photo, asā¦
September Volunteer of the Month ā Chris Trimmer!
Chris Trimmer has been a SAFE volunteer for about a year now. He doesnāt do a weekly chore shift but is still an integral part of the barn. Chris is our guy with a truck. He will and does haul, transfer, carry, move just about anything that SAFE asks him to. Chris isā¦
Karma: Health Update
We got some exciting news from Dr. Fleck on Karmaās recheck ultrasound. The check ligament is laying down new tissue and healing well! Part of the rehab for this injury will be to begin to āload the legā by slowly increasing Karmaās work. Weāll begin by adding 5ā¦
Scarlett: Health Update
Scarlett has continued to be a good girl for her handwalking rehab. She shows signs of being very stiff in her hocks. We are continuing to monitor her through her rehab and look for ways to make her more comfortable. We recently had a new set of shoes put on Scarlettā¦
New Maggie Photos!
Stella is one FUN ride!
Stella has been a doll to work with in training at Safe Harbor this past moth. I have been her primary rider but recently I asked volunteer rider Casey to ride her a few times a week. Stella was absolutely great for her new rider. This was a really important test toā¦
Banjo Update
Banjo is doing well at NWESC. He was a bit sucked up in his flanks on Friday and they think it was from de-worming. Heās been given some Probiotics and Banamine to help. He is also on a little bute to help with his hoof pain. He is soaking in apple cider vinegar eachā¦
