After suddenly and unexpectedly losing my beautiful boy Alex, I found myself in great emotional and mental pain. A pain that no one should have to experience. I absolutely could not find relief from this gut wrenching pain. After days I forced myself to go see my horse Moki. I walked up to him, he stood and stared at me for a few minutes. With tears streaming down my cheeks, his eyes never left mine as he slowly walked towards me. I was sobbing as I felt he could feel my pain. Moki came to me, lifted my arms with his head as to put my arms around his neck. He took his giant head and neck wrapped it around me….my first horse hug. I cried for what seemed like hours and he stood silently with me. Moki saved my life that day….I still cry with him 2.5 years later. 

As my animals helped to heal me with their unconditional love, I realized not everyone is blessed to have these amazing animals. That is why we started Alex’s Safe Place. We want to share our beautiful animals with those who are grieving, suffering from trauma, stress or mental and emotional pain. We will pair people with animals. The animals will pick their person they instinctively know who needs them.