http://Lilysranchandrescue.com/

Lily's Ranch and Rescue, 346 Harris Road, Bowling Green, KY (2026)

12/31/2025

As a rescue, we never want to place judgment on the people who bring us their animals. Life happens, circumstances change, and many people truly love their animals deeply. But Orion reminded us of something that we need to say clearly and lovingly: suffering doesn’t need to happen and it is preventable. Treatment options and outcomes aren’t always something we can control. Finances, prognosis, and timing can all be overwhelming. But allowing an animal to live day after day in consistent pain is something within our control. No animal should be forced to wake up every morning hurting, surviving instead of living. Please know there are options. Reach out to your veterinarian and ask about payment plans, resources, or compassionate care. And if end of life care becomes necessary and you cannot manage it on your own, please reach out to a rescue before suffering continues. This morning, we let Orion go peacefully. He is no longer in pain, no longer trapped in a body that could not support him, and he was surrounded by so much love as he took his final rest. As a rescue, we are faced with these decisions more often than we ever want to be. They are never easy. But we always measure quality of life above all else, and when letting go becomes the kindest option, we choose comfort, dignity, and peace. Orion was incredibly strong. He was incredibly stoic. He endured far longer than he ever should have. His pain was immense and it was preventable. We share this not in anger, but in love. For Orion. And for every animal who deserves comfort, dignity, and relief from pain.

Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/30/2025

Farm dog confession time. So… one of our very helpful farm dogs decided to assist with office duties this week. Unfortunately, their chosen task was mail disposal via taste test. While cleaning up the evidence (aka shredded envelopes), we realized a check was definitely eaten. We’re not sure who it was from, but if you sent us a handwritten check and noticed it never got deposited, please know this: It is NOT because we didn’t appreciate your donation. It IS because a farm dog decided mail looked like a snack. If this might’ve been you, please reach out so we can make it right. Thank you for supporting our rescue, even when our dogs turn into chaos gremlins. We truly couldn’t do this without you… or apparently without better mail security
Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/29/2025

We might’ve celebrated a little early… because 2025 isn’t over yet. Our rescue count just ticked up from 82 to 83 thanks to a surprise call about an injured armadillo (okay, not our usual farm animal intake!). While we don’t have experience with wildlife, we do know when to call in the pros. Luckily, fellow rescuer and dear friend Lynn Hazelrigg was just that person. We picked up the armadillo and rushed him straight to her rescue. He survived the car ride and is now in safe, capable, expert hands, getting exactly the care he needs. This is what rescue is really about knowing your limits, showing up anyway, and standing together when an animal needs help. Rescues who stand together, stand strong. 💛 Thank you Hidden Springs Wildlife Sanctuary for taking him in!
Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/28/2025

✨ Celebrating the End of an Incredible Year at Lily’s Ranch & Rescue ✨
As we close out 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what an extraordinary year it’s been one filled with challenges, change, and so much hope. This year, because of your support, we kept bellies full, bodies warm, and hearts safe:
• 350 round bales of hay fed every animal nourished and cared for
• 425 straw bales used to keep everyone clean, dry, and warm
• 72,000 lbs of dog food fed to the 20 dogs who call the ranch home
• 12,000 lbs of fresh produce shared across the sanctuary
• 100,000 lbs of grain fed to support health, healing, and strength

These numbers aren’t just statistics they are a direct reflection of the safety, care, and second chances provided to every animal who steps hoof or paw onto our land. In 2025 alone, we rescued 82 animals, forever changing their lives and giving them the future they deserve. We want to be transparent about something that makes this even more meaningful: we are a small rescue. We don’t have big donors or government funding. This rescue is run on blood, sweat, tears, and supported by a community of small donors whose kindness adds up to massive change. Every share, every donation no matter the size truly matters here. We are endlessly grateful for every single one of you who donates, shares our posts, tells our story, and stands beside us when it’s hard. You are the reason these lives were saved. Thank you for believing in us. Thank you for believing in them. Here’s to the challenges we overcame, the hope we built, and the lives we changed together in 2025.
Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/28/2025

There is something so deeply bittersweet about planning end of life for an animal. Of course, there is the overwhelming sadness the grief that comes from knowing you can’t save them this time, from wishing there was one more option, one more miracle. But alongside that sorrow comes something sacred: the chance to truly say goodbye. It’s pouring them a heavier scoop of grain in the morning. It’s lingering a little longer, speaking softly, saying all the kind words you hope they can feel. It’s extra treats, extra scratches, extra presence. It’s noticing them in the pasture not just seeing them, but really seeing them. Watching who they stand next to. Who they’ve chosen as their friend. Noticing the way their body carries pain now, the quiet signs they can’t speak aloud. And in that awareness, knowing deep down that choosing peace for them is the final act of love. End of life is always hard. Planning it is its own kind of heartbreak, because you begin mourning them before they are even gone. But it’s also a gift: the gift of intention, of tenderness, of making their last days full of comfort, dignity, and love. Saying goodbye will never be easy but knowing you noticed them, cherished them, and chose them right to the very end matters more than words can ever hold.

Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/27/2025

We had a very generous Christmas tree donation, and our goats couldn’t be happier! Goats absolutely love snacking on Christmas trees it’s enrichment, a tasty treat, and a little bit of holiday magic all wrapped into one. Watching them munch away never gets old. A huge thank you to Anna for bringing such a festive snack to the ranch. Your kindness made our animals’ day extra special this holiday season 💚
Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/26/2025

We are so excited to share that Raven has a sponsor! Raven is our senior mare who was recently rescued and came to us in poor body condition, in need of veterinary care and lots of TLC. Seeing her begin this new chapter surrounded by compassion means everything to us. A huge thank you to Melanie Turner for stepping up to sponsor Raven and for walking side by side with her on her healing journey. Sponsorships like this make it possible for us to provide the care, comfort, and dignity our senior animals deserve. Raven, you are so loved and Melanie, we are endlessly grateful for you. 💛
Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Lily’s Ranch & Rescue!
Today we’re celebrating the joy, love, and second chances that fill our Sanctuary every day. Whether they have hooves, feathers, snouts, or whiskers — every animal here reminds us of what truly matters: kindness, compassion, and giving each soul the chance to feel safe and loved.
Thank YOU for believing in our mission and helping us make magic for animals who once had nowhere else to go.
From our barn to your home — may your Christmas be filled with warmth, laughter, and the unconditional love that animals give so freely.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
— Lily’s Ranch & Rescue
Where every life deserves a forever home

12/24/2025

🎄✨ Introducing Our Virtual Angel Tree for the Sanctuary Animals! ✨🎄
This year, we’re bringing the magic of the holidays right to your screen with our online Angel Tree for the animals of Lily’s Ranch & Rescue! Every day, we’ll be posting at least one special animal along with their Christmas wish list. Each one of them deserves a little holiday joy, and you can help make that happen.
If you’d like to be “Santa” for a specific animal, simply comment “CLAIMED” under their photo. It’s that easy to brighten their season!
Orion is our newest rescue horse. This is his first Christmas and sadly only Christmas on the ranch. Let’s show him what love feels like during the holidays. Even during the hard days ahead Orion deserves extra holiday cheer!
All gifts can be shipped to:
346 Harris Rd, Auburn, KY 42206
Local? You’re welcome to hand-deliver the gifts if you’d like!
Need help picking the perfect present? We have ideas listed on our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1G5CZJ31US9YG?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_7CX716HM6X4GV5YBK72V_1&language=en-US
Or you can message us directly we’re happy to help you find the right gift for your chosen animal.
Happy holidays from all of us here at the rescue! We can’t wait to make this season magical for every single animal in our care❤️🎄
Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/24/2025

Yesterday was another amazing, busy day at the ranch! We were blessed with a much needed dog food donation, and we truly can’t express how grateful we are. Feeding 20 dogs adds up quickly, and support like this makes a huge difference. We are so lucky to be surrounded by fellow rescues who truly show up for one another. A huge thank you to Haven 12:10 Animal Sanctuary for donating such a generous amount of dog food rescues standing together is how real change happens. Thank you, CJ, for your kindness and support! We also had a vet day for our piglets, who have been sick on and off since birth. We’re happy to share that they’re on the up and up, had a great wellness exam, and received their first round of shots. Seeing them feeling better is such a relief and a reminder of why we do this work. Thank you to everyone who follows along on our journey, shares our posts, donates, and supports us in so many ways. We truly couldn’t do this without our incredible community, and we’re so thankful to have you all by our side
Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/23/2025

Yesterday, sweet Sprout also had her turn at the vet. We had noticed her legs looking more swollen than usual, her lymphedema flaring up, and her weight gain had unfortunately plateaued, something that had us understandably worried about her overall health. After a thorough exam at the clinic, we finally have answers and a clear path forward. Sprout has been diagnosed with EPM, which is a neurological disease caused by a protozoal parasite that can affect coordination, strength, and muscle condition in horses. She was also found to be vitamin E deficient, which can contribute to muscle weakness and difficulty maintaining weight. The best part? Both are treatable. Sprout is now starting EPM treatment and has been put on a vitamin E supplement. Our vet is very confident that this plan will resolve her lameness and allow her to start gaining weight again. We may still see her lymphedema flare at times, but it should settle back down and with continued care, we’re looking at near full recovery within 6 months to a year. This is truly the best news we could have hoped for. Sprout isn’t old, and this diagnosis gives her something incredibly important: a real chance at a long, comfortable, healthy life. We are beyond excited to watch her heal, grow stronger, and finally feel good in her body. Thank you for cheering this girl on with us Sprout’s future just got a whole lot brighter 🌱💚
Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

12/23/2025

Today Orion had his veterinary appointment, and we want to share his story with both love and honesty. We were originally told Orion was 16-20 years old, but after today’s exam and X-rays, our veterinarian estimates he is actually 25–30 years old. Orion is kind, quiet, and incredibly patient, and it breaks our hearts to know how much he has been carrying. His founder is advanced and severe, and he is living each day at an estimated 8–10 out of 10 pain level. The extensive calcification seen in his bones tells us this pain has been present for a very long time. Despite every hope, there is no option that would give Orion a comfortable or meaningful quality of life. At this stage, corrective trimming, shoeing, or medication cannot undo the damage that has already occurred. Choosing end of life care is not giving up on Orion it is choosing peace, dignity, and relief from constant pain. In the days ahead, Orion will be surrounded by everything he loves: treats, gentle touches, comfort, and consistent pain management. He will know nothing but kindness while he is with us. We need to be very clear about this part, because Orion’s story matters: Founder is a progressive, extremely painful condition that does not resolve on its own. If a horse is chronically sore, shifting weight, reluctant to move, standing camped out, laying down more than usual, or showing changes in hoof shape or growth rings, those are urgent warning signs. Waiting even with the best intentions can permanently remove any chance of recovery. If you are struggling to manage hoof care, veterinary costs, or soundness issues, ask for help early. Reach out to a vet, farrier, rescue, or experienced horse professional. Asking sooner can be the difference between treatment and irreversible suffering. Orion has carried this pain for far too long. We are honored to be the ones who get to give him safety, answers, and a gentle goodbye. Thank you for holding Orion in your hearts during this incredibly difficult time.
Ways to Donate:
Venmo:
PayPal: Lily’sRanch and Rescue
Website: www.lilysranchandrescue.com
Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/lily-s-ranch-rescue
EIN number: 843315149
Vet donations call Logan Bethel Vet:
(270) 717-5000
Mail a check; Our address 346 Harris Rd Auburn KY 42206

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