The every day care that MRR provides for the rescues is very involved. The rescues that we have are living the rest of their lives out here at the rescue due to being elderly and having medical issues. The cost for feed (hay, grain, and chopped hay), medicine, shavings, farrier, dental, and vet care are extremely expensive- just over $2,000 per month!
Sponsoring a pony/donkey’s life helps us maintain a quality of life that each and every one of the rescues deserve. A reoccurring monthly donation (minimum amount required), that you are comfortable with, helps improve the life of that pony or donkey. Visiting and spending time with your sponsored pony/donkey is encouraged and is so rewarding. You will build a special bond that will be very special.
We like to have multiple sponsors for each pony/donkey to ensure that your donation is doable and you feel comfortable. Once you have chosen a pony/donkey please call Patti Maroney at 508-387-4379 to get started.
Check out the picture galleries at the bottom of the page to see some of the services we provide to improve the quality of the ponies/donkeys lives and pictures of our wonderful sponsors.
Sponsor a Pony/Donkey
Click on this picture to learn a little about each one of our rescues.
Farrier, Chet Moudy, discusses best approach for a hoof trim for Romeo with veterinarian, Dr. Kate Echeverria, after she has taken xrays.
Chiropractor, Dr. Debra Tranberg works on Jolie while educating young campers about the process and how it helps her body.
Farrier, Chet Moudy, working on Romeo's hooves. MRR is blessed to have him.
Farrier Chet Moudy does routine trims as often as every 2 weeks to keep our laminitis ponies sound and moving without pain.
Dr. Riley preforms a "power float" on Francis, a standard donkey. A float also can be done by a horse dentist.
Dr. Kate Echeverria checks Jolie's liver by preforming an ultrasound. The medication she takes for insulin resistance can be hard on the liver.
Dr. Marina Cesar and horse dentist Nate Viera working on one of Patti's horses, Lucy. Dr. Cesar insures the ponies are comfortable.
Volunteers, Robin Joyce and Sue Freedman prepare medicines for the ponies. This is a critical job for the ponies' health and for any pain they may have.
Medicine for the ponies
Grace's Sponsor- Sue Freedman
Grace's Sponsor- Sue Freedman
Buddy's Sponsor- Genie Holland
Marilyn's Sponsor- Liz Jordan
Beau's Sponsor- Marcia Nugent
Beau's Sponsor- Bud Nugent
Sweetness' Sponsor- Cheryl Hammond Weston
Sweetness having breakfast with her sponsor Cheryl Hammond Weston.
Precious' sponsor- Laurie Broyer
Precious' sponsor- Laurie Broyer and grand kids
Poppy's Sponsor- Vicki Shaw
Poppy's Sponsor- Vicki Shaw
Angel with her sponsors Christine and Richard Serani.
Angel's Sponsor- Christine Serani. Angel was rehomed to a wonderful family. Christine and Richard keep in touch and check in on Angel.
Jolie's sponsor- Marilyn O'Connell
Junior Sponsor Program
Give a special gift of love for your child or someone special in your family! Mills River Rescue and Sanctuary is offering a Junior Sponsorship Program at the farm! Your sponsorship helps make a difference in the life of the animal you choose to sponsor. This entitles the Junior Sponsor to 6- 1 hour visits to spend time with their animal, groom them, take them for a walk or just love on them! If you would like more information and to see the ponies and donkeys that are available to sponsor, click the button below!
Poppy's Jr. Sponsor gave Poppy some ponytails to help her keep cool on a hot day.
Beau getting brushed by his Jr. Sponsor
Beau's Jr. Sponsor learning how to clean his hooves.
Louie's Jr. Sponsor trying out his little window in his stall door.
Louie and his Jr. Sponsor
Buddy getting a hug from his Jr. Sponsor.
LIttle Louie getting a good scratch from his Jr. Sponsor
Marilyn taking a walk with her Jr. Sponsor.
Sweetness after being groomed and getting a big squeeze from her Jr. Sponsor.
Beau getting ready to for a walk through the paddocks with his Jr. Sponsor.
Angel's sponsor and her mom.
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