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 being put in place, they were seized. A long, drawn-out case meant that these guys have been waiting in the wings for quite a while, but things finally came to a conclusion, and they were able to make their way to us here in Redmond.
Ranger is an appy gelding whose exact age will be determined during his upcoming dental exam, though based on his teeth, we estimate he’s in his late teens to early 20s. So far, Ranger has been easy to handle. He recently had his first round of vaccines and a farrier visit, both of which he managed well with our team. We’ve been informed by his foster that Ranger may assert himself with the two mares he’s currently with, but we have yet to observe any aggressive behavior or seen any bite marks.
Oreo is a grade mare with two striking blue eyes, estimated to be in her early to mid 20s. She recently tested positive for Cushing’s and has been started on Prascend. Oreo is an easy-going and gentle mare who gets along well with her paddock buddies, Ranger and Mabel. She has also been easy for us to manage.
Mabel is the smallest (and youngest) of the bunch, likely under 10. She has a cataract in her left eye, the extent of which will be revealed at her upcoming dental. But it doesn’t seem to impact her way of life! She is a sweetheart — and apparently the mastermind of all the escape antics!
These three have so far been very easy and agreeable to be around. They saw the vet for their first vaccines on Tuesday, and had their hooves done yesterday. They seem to be settling in well to the routines here. Just be sure to latch all gates behind you if you find yourself in their paddock!