We’ve received a lot of inquiries regarding April and Sammir, who arrived at The Lily pond in November from a cruelty case that left them both starved, underweight, and in need of medical attention. We’re happy to report that this senior bonded pair has adjusted well to life at the …
October 27th is National Black Cat Day, which was intended to bring some positive PR to a population of cats that have been the unfortunate recipients of negative treatment due to old superstitions. Not only considered bad luck, these felines are the least likely to get adopted. We have some …
We are delighted to welcome two new cats to our family here at The Lily Pond. Lou and Atticus both found themselves homeless in the harsh reality of an upstate New York winter, exposed to snow storms and extreme cold. Thanks to several kind souls and the work of two …
March has arrived, but the days are still cold and the ground blanketed in white here at the sanctuary. The dogs and horses take particular delight in rolling in the snow, but the cats and humans are happy to remain warm and cozy indoors, thank you very much. A neighboring …
We’ve been working on the parrot aviary and wanted to provide an update on both the parrots and the building. The macaw and two cockatoos went through a full vet exam prior to scheduling transport to the sanctuary. A lump was discovered in one of the cockatoos, so they both …
We are thrilled to introduce Elsa, the newest member of The Lily Pond family! Dolly was lonely without her partner in crime, Zaffa. So we set about looking for a dog in need of a loving home who would get along with our young and rambunctious Treeing Walker Coonhound. We …
by Susan Bandy I am heartbroken to share with you the recent passing of our beloved German Shepherd, Zaffa. He had been eating, drinking, and going for walks as usual. His energy seemed a little lower, but he’s a senior fellow estimated at 10-12 years old with some arthritis in …
For the past two years, we’ve taken in summer-born kittens in need of a home… and how they’ve grown! Here’s a progress report on our little curtain-shredding, tail-chasing, floofy purr-machines. Toulouse Happy 1st Birthday Toulouse! Last summer, this handsome fellow was spotted by a local resident crying at the woodland …
Summer is drawing to a close, but the days are sunny and the flowers still in bloom. We’re especially delighted with all the pink waterlilies floating in the lily pond! We’ve been busy completing the parrot aviary and preparing the barn and paddocks for the arrival of horses in the …
It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we share with you the unexpected passing of our beloved kitten Cedric. Cedric was part of the British Invasion, one of three kittens that former stray cat Viz gave birth to under our deck last summer. We began feeding them and …
On April 22nd, The Lily Pond hosted a small gathering of individuals to celebrate the beauty and bounty of the Earth and to offer blessings to the planet and all sentient beings. The day included yoga, the collaborative creation of a 4-foot flower mandala on the land, a bouquet of …
Well, it finally happened. Zaffa ate the couch. Of course, we are obligated to point out that this is only our view of the matter. Zaffa was quite proud of his handiwork, calling it the result of inspired artistic genius. He patiently explained that it expresses “the postmodern existential crisis …
Read moreBehold, Zaffa’s Contemporary Multi-Media Art Installation “Sofa With Feathers”
We’re overjoyed to welcome two very special horses to the sanctuary! April is a 28-year old Palomino Quarter Horse and Sammir is a 25-year old Arabian Bay gelding. They’re a senior bonded pair who arrived November 3rd from Labrador Hill in New Jersey. It was late August when we received …
The arrival of Spring was much later than expected, but as beautiful as ever. Tiny buds finally appeared in early May, blossoming into glorious bursts of color. A deer and her baby fawn graze in the meadow and a family of geese are teaching three new goslings to swim in …
Autumn swept through the sanctuary bringing colder temperatures and a dazzling array of red and gold leaves. The new season is not the only recent arrival… our sanctuary family has been expanding over the past few months and we’re excited to introduce each of these special animals to you.
We are super excited to share our progress on the construction of an aviary in preparation for the arrival of our first rescue parrots!! The sanctuary is planning to take in a Blue Gold Macaw and two Umbrella Cockatoos in need of a home. The macaw is approximately 25 years …
It was a chilly December day when three shelter cats found a new home at the sanctuary. We are delighted to introduce Destiny, Keegan, and Elliot! Destiny is an elegant, friendly calico who found herself at the shelter after she and her four kitty housemates were removed by animal control …
We’re delighted to welcome Dolly, a young and mischievous Treeing Walker Coonhound. She had been left outside and largely neglected by her previous owner. A concerned person stepped in and offered to adopt her, only to find that Dolly didn’t get along well with her other dog. We agreed to …
It’s been an eventful winter at the sanctuary… full of snowy landscapes, frozen ponds, star-filled skies, and several wonderful new animals who have joined our family.
The Lily Pond Sanctuary, Inc.
PO Box 325 | 65 Downing Road
Ghent, NY 12075
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(518) 392-3030
The Lily Pond Sanctuary, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) registered charity. Our EIN Number is 37-1932175.
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