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Volunteer Olivia Smith, 13 of El Dorado Hills, shows off Oliver, who is currently available for adoption at the Grace Foundation.

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Volunteer Tina Goodridge leads Magpie, a thoroughbred mare who is available for adoption at the Grace Foundation.

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Kristina Fujiwara, 6 of El Dorado Hills, gets a ride on AJ, led by Grace Foundation volunteer Colin McBride, 11 of El Dorado Hills. The foundation held its first Octoberfest adoption event over the weekend.

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The Swanstons fawn over Missy during the Grace Foundation's first Octoberfest adoption event. From left are Taylor and Marin, 4, Charlie, 8, and Ryan, 6.

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Sunny is one of the many horses at the Grace Foundation in El Dorado Hills.

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Jack is one of the horses at the Grace Foundation in El Dorado Hills.

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One of the many goats available for adoption at the Grace Foundation in El Dorado Hills.

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Beth DeCaprio is founder and executive director of the Grace Foundation in El Dorado Hills.

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Volunteer Kathleen McPherson gives and gets a little love from Jack, one of the horses at the Grace Foundation.

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Volunteer Kathleen McPherson gives and gets a little love from Jack, one of the horses at the Grace Foundation.

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Volunteer Kathleen McPherson works with one of the horses available for adoption at the Grace Foundation.