My Nonprofit Reviews
Jenny M
Review for Save A Forgotten Equine, Redmond, WA, USA
SAFE is a stellar equine rescue for a litany of reasons:
- horses that come in to the rescue are evaluated by a veterinarian, receive immediate vet and farrier care, and are then rehabilitated and professionally trained, when appropriate (training improves a horse's chance at finding a long-lasting home)
- horses are matched to adopters as carefully as possible
- SAFE continues to act as a safety net throughout the lifetime of each horse adopted through SAFE
- financial transparency (all money is accounted for publicly - nearly all funds are used for program services; no one receives a salary nor is there inurement)
- SAFE is responsible with their funds and will not take in more horses than it can afford
- SAFE is ethical; any issues a horse might have are fully disclosed to the public and any potential adopters
- SAFE has a responsible and rational euthanization policy to which it adheres
- SAFE offers community outreach (e.g. help with the cost of euth/disposal; help with cost of gelding; help with feed costs) that is designed to offer temporary one-time financial assistance to qualified responsible horseowners, which helps the PNW horse-owning community
- SAFE holds an annual horse show for fundraising purposes and also to showcase rescued horses
- SAFE offers occasional educational clinics (e.g. a groundwork clinic) to educate horse owners
- SAFE is very well-organized regarding its horses: it has spreadsheets for all of its equine charges to ensure no horse misses a deworming, vaccination, or farrier care
- SAFE provides educational and advisory support to its adopters at their behest
- SAFE works with local county Animal Control agencies, as well as equine veterinarians and other rescue groups to assist horses in need
- SAFE meets and exceeds AAEP guidelines and standards, which are fairly exacting.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've been directly involved with SAFE since its inception. I saw firsthand the transformation of multiple starved/neglected horses that have been rehabilitated, trained, and adopted into good homes with a contract. I know, firsthand, that SAFE attempts to solve problems reasonably, rationally, and professionally. I have not seen *any* another equine rescue be open about its mistakes and try so diligently to learn from them. Moreover, no other equine rescue I know is as transparent about its funds.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Try to get SAFE more funds so it can take in more horses!
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Nothing.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Absolutely. I met many wonderful people through SAFE, all of whom I respect and admire. The experience improved my horsemanship, as well.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
It is fulfilling to be able to help horses who obviously cannot help themselves. It is also hard to see how sick humans can be.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
