Mills River Rescue and Sanctuary
Our Mission
We are dedicated to finding forever homes for horses, ponies, and donkeys in need
Mills River Rescue and Sanctuary is a farm dedicated to rescuing animals in need of rescue or sanctuary. Our rescue started back when owner Patti Maroney worked for another rescue and realized how much need there was for helping ponies and donkeys, so she started her own rescue. In 2017 Mills River Rescue and Sanctuary became an official 501 c3 non profit rescue. From that moment on, MRR has helped rescue many ponies and donkeys from locals that may have fallen on hard times, neglect or abuse and from auctions that could have ended in slaughter. Some of our rescues have severe medical conditions or are elderly, so are not adoptable. We owe it to them to provide a safe place for them for the rest of their lives.
Saved From What?
Slaughter
Backyard Breeding
Financial Hardship
Neglect
MRR is dedicated to rescuing and rehabiliating farm animals. They provide sanctuary to abused and neglected animals focusing on education and advocacy for animal welfare. We believe it’s important for people to understand how horses, ponies and donkeys end up needing our help. Horse slaughter is illegal in the US. However it’s still legal in Canada and Mexico.
Chronicle Video- Featuring Marstons Mills - Highlighting- Mills River Rescue and Sanctuary
