01/11/2026
Happy New Year to our longtime and new supporters. As many of you know, after losing our lease and being unable to secure a new barn, Second Chance Saddlebreds (SCS)—a rescue in Wisconsin—stepped forward and helped us save every one of our rescues. As we transition into supporting SCS, we want to spend the next months sharing Flashbacks from our 13 years as a rescue and sanctuary, honoring the lives you helped us save.
We recently lost our feisty girl, Cece, to a choke that could not be remedied. Our hearts are broken, but we take comfort knowing she is now free of pain and reunited with the many rescues who became angels before her.
This is a quick version of Cece’s story below. For a more in-depth read about our Cece, please go to our website: https://caseyssafehaven.org/
Flashback Rescue: Cece 💛
In 2014, Cece was discovered tied in a garage during a hoarding case. Because of her severely deformed hoof, multiple rescues were told she should be euthanized. Then they called Casey’s Safe Haven—and of course, we said yes.
Cece suffered from severe, untreated laminitis that caused her hoof to club and her bone to rotate. She endured years of setbacks, infections, emergency care, and a major hoof resection that many believed she wouldn’t survive.
But Cece was a fighter.
She became our parade pony, visitor ambassador, and a symbol of resilience. With tireless care from our vet, farrier Dan, and especially Mitch—who never gave up on her—Cece defied every expectation.
Earlier this year, we sadly lost Cece to a choke that could not be remedied. Though our hearts are broken, we know she knew love, safety, and joy because of rescue.
Run free, Wonder Girl.