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Thank You!!

March 6, 2020August 6, 2019 Around and About

We did it! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to meet our fundraising goal of $5,000 for the purchase of a run-in shed to shelter Mister Ed. The shed has been ordered and we have been busy preparing the paddock. We look forward to welcoming Mister …

The Adventures of Mister Ed

March 6, 2020August 5, 2019 Around and About

It’s been a wild ride since we rescued Mister Ed from a situation of neglect last May and placed him in foster care with Barn Manager Brenda Izzo. Ed had a bad case of heaves, a respiratory ailment caused by moldy hay. Our first priority was to improve his diet …

Local Artists Visit The Sanctuary

March 9, 2020June 8, 2019 Around and About

We were very fortunate to host a group of artists from the Columbia County Plein Air Painting group. After a brief tour, the artists set up their easels and set to work capturing the beauty of the sanctuary on canvas – with great success!

She’s a Beauty

March 6, 2020June 7, 2019 Welcome New Arrivals

In March of this year, off-the-track Thoroughbred Waverly arrived at the sanctuary looking scruffy, thin, muddy, and covered with a viral infection (rain rot) across her back. She’s a 10-year-old mare, so it didn’t take long to get her weight up. We even worried that she might be getting a …

All the Latest News

March 6, 2020June 5, 2019 Around and About

There’s been a lot going on this summer with our four-legged family. Many people have asked about some of our animals who have been facing medical challenges, so we wanted to share the following updates. ADELINE Addie is one of our special needs kitties. Prior to coming to the sanctuary, …

Merlin Moves In

March 6, 2020June 4, 2019 Welcome New Arrivals

We’re pleased to announce another set of whiskers at the cat house. Merlin is an affable, 18-year-old tuxedo who arrived at the sanctuary in July. He was rescued from a bad situation in a garage as a kitten and cared for by a local woman who provided a cat house …

In Loving Memory of Jeb

March 6, 2020June 3, 2019 In Loving Memory

by Susan Bandy JEB was a good boy. This is important to understand – that he was good; that he was sweet and brave; and that he maintained a great attitude right up until cancer took him away from us. Sixteen-year-old Jeb first arrived at the sanctuary last September with …

The Arrival of Apache

March 6, 2020June 2, 2019 Welcome New Arrivals

If you happen to visit the sanctuary and see an adorable tri-colored pony wearing boots, be sure to say hello to Apache, the newest member of the herd! Apache is a 27-year old Paint gelding owned for many years by a local woman involved in animal welfare. She had rescued …

Summer 2019 Newsletter Lead Article

March 6, 2020June 1, 2019 Around and About

Cooler weather has already arrived – the summer months flew by so quickly! The warm, sunny days were anything but lazy here at the sanctuary. We’ve been busy building out a fourth stall in the barn and preparing the paddock for a run-in shed for the horses who are currently …

Photo Gallery: Blossoms in Spring

March 10, 2020March 8, 2019 Around and About

“Earth Laughs In Flowers” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

A Run-In Shed for Mister Ed!

March 6, 2020March 7, 2019 Around and About

The Lily Pond is seeking to raise $5,000 for the purchase of a run-in shed to shelter Mister Ed. Will you help us provide a home for this rescued senior quarter horse? THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Mister Ed the horse arrives at The Lily Pond Animal Sanctuary

A Home for Mister Ed

March 6, 2020March 6, 2019 Welcome New Arrivals

It was a special day in May for a chestnut quarter horse named Mister Ed! He was the beloved horse of a local family who could no longer afford to keep him or address his health issues with heaves, a respiratory condition similar to asthma that makes it difficult to …

Veterinarians On Speed-Dial

March 6, 2020March 5, 2019 Around and About

We were still reeling from the shock of losing Lou and Tristan within such a short time, when we found ourselves back in the veterinarian’s office…. not just once, but every week. First it was Hubble, our senior flame-point Siamese, who lost his appetite and was diagnosed with pancreatitis. After …

In Loving Memory of Tristan and Lou

March 6, 2020March 4, 2019 In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of two of our beloved cats, Tristan and Lou. Tristan was one of the first cats to arrive at the cat house in November 2016. Lou was only with us for a short two months. Both were special cats with …

Earth Day Celebration at The Lily Pond 2019

In Celebration of the Earth

March 6, 2020March 3, 2019 Around and About

The Lily Pond hosted our second annual Earth Day Celebration on May 4th, 2019. Many thanks to all who came out to welcome Spring, meet the animals, and enjoy a vegetarian farm-to-table dinner and music in the lovely natural setting of the sanctuary! A group of conscious souls gathered in …

Return to Glory: The Lily Pond Welcomes Off-The-Track Thoroughbred Permanent Wave!

March 6, 2020March 2, 2019 Welcome New Arrivals

It was a lucky day indeed when former racehorse Permanent Wave arrived at the sanctuary on St. Patrick’s Day. Waverly, as we affectionately call her, is a 10-year old Thoroughbred mare who won over $39,000 during her career. She raced the Northeast tracks from 2011-2012 with nine starts, placing first …

Spring Garden purple flowers at The Lily POnd

Spring 2019 Newsletter Lead Article

March 6, 2020March 1, 2019 Around and About

We know that Spring has arrived not by the warmer temperatures, which remain rather chilly here in upstate New York, but by the return of the geese to the pond. Six little baby goslings appeared on the scene and their proud parents made a point to parade them all over …

2019 Winner’s Circle

March 6, 2020December 6, 2018 Around and About

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous donors, sponsors, and volunteers! We are so grateful for your interest in helping The Lily Pond sanctuary to provide a forever home and quality care to animals in need. All donations go directly to the care and feeding of the animals. Your support …

The Wild Life

March 6, 2020December 5, 2018 Around and About

Our wonderful dogs, cats, and horses are not the only animals who share this beautiful land on which we live at the sanctuary. We are graced with the presence of deer, coyote, fox, opossums, hawks, raccoons, turtles, chipmunks, herons, geese, butterflies, squirrels, frogs, and many others. Here are a few …

Save the Date: The Lily Pond’s Earth Day Celebration

March 6, 2020December 5, 2018 Around and About

A gathering of conscious souls to honor the beauty and bounty of the Earth Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00 – 8:00pm 65 Downing Road, Ghent, NY 12075 Interactive program of blessings for the planet and all sentient beings Collaborative creation of a 4-foot flower mandala on the land Bouquet of …

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