“Earth Laughs In Flowers” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Spring 2019
A Run-In Shed for Mister Ed!
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!
A Home for Mister Ed
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
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
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 …
In Celebration of the Earth
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!
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 2019 Newsletter Lead Article
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 …
