Stories from the sanctuary

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Big news for our sweet goose, Freddy—she just secured her second monthly sponsor! 🥳 A huge thank you to Krista Shea Reiki for joining Freddy’s Monthly Care Crew and helping cover her ongoing care! Freddy arrived at the sanctuary after wandering near a busy highway off-ramp in Fredericton for some time. With nobody claiming her […]

Sweet Freddy’s Care Crew Grows!

Animals Updates

August 30, 2026

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Thank you so much to everyone who responded to the call-out for Rosie’s shoes! 🩷🩷❤️ Amazon has been consistently dropping off packages of shoes for Rosie, as well as medical supplies and other helpful items from our wishlist! We’re so humbled and thankful that so many wonderful people are looking out for the animals here! […]

Thank you for Rosie and Millie’s shoes!

Animals Updates

August 29, 2026

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Dr Houihan comes out to the sanctuary every two weeks. The sanctuary is home to over 50 residents. They are previously neglected animals; animals recovering from injuries (or navigating their long-term effects); senior/aging animals with higher care needs; animals that need special considerations and care due to factors affecting their mobility; animals who found themselves […]

Moose is feeling great, thanks to Dr. Houihan!

Animals Updates

August 28, 2026

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Fun cereal + powered up for the morning + support VeganSupply, who helps support the sanctuary by being an annual business sponsor! All adds up to a winning lineup! 😍

Sanctuary mornings powered by cereal and VeganSupply!

Sanctuary Updates

August 21, 2026

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I took a call last week about a 4-month-old hen with splayed legs. Based on how her condition was described and the hen’s age, I only had one question: Can we set up an intake appointment for you to bring her here? Piroska’s name at the time was Peggy (peg-leg), but was changed to Piroska, […]

Sweet Piroska, finally at peace.

Animals Updates

August 21, 2026

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It’s time to share about Merlin. 💔 It’s been extra quiet on our socials since his passing. Something Sophia accurately named: a moment of social media silence for Merlin. I don’t think any of the people who regularly cared for Merlin have fully accepted that his sudden and tragic passing is real (myself included). Never […]

Rest easy, sweet Merlin.

Animals Updates

August 20, 2026

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Meet Our Wellness Retreat Practitioner: Jai from Yoga Nature 🧘‍♀️🌿 We’re excited to welcome Jai from Yoga Nature to our Wellness Retreat Supporting Lily’s Place Animal Sanctuary ! Jai will be leading a Somatic Flow Yoga session designed to help participants slow down, stretch, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. This gentle, beginner-friendly practice focuses on […]

Yoga with Jai: Find Your Calm, Help Our Animals.

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August 20, 2026

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Meet Our Wellness Retreat Practitioner: Gisèle Bourque 💚 We’re excited to welcome Gisèle Bourque, Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, to our Wellness Retreat Supporting Lily’s Place Animal Sanctuary! 👇 Get Your Ticket 👇 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wellness-retreat-supporting-lilys-place-animal-sanctuary-registration-1993681041664 Gisèle will introduce participants to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or tapping, a gentle practice that helps reduce stress, release emotional blocks, and […]

Gisèle Bourque: Guiding Us to Calm with EFT!

Sanctuary Updates

August 20, 2026

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💚 SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY GNB VET LOSS I’ve been hearing from so many of you about the uncertainty, stress, and disbelief you’re feeling surrounding the loss of our provincial veterinary field services. Worrying about animals you care about, community members losing their jobs, and the preventable suffering that will ensue come spring is […]

Support for our vets and fellow caregivers.

Sanctuary Updates

August 19, 2026

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Teamwork makes the dream work, as the saying goes, and I couldn’t be prouder of today’s team, who set aside a better part of their Sunday to raise awareness and funds for Lily’s Place by giving guided tours during the Life at the Lakes festival! THANK YOU! 💕 First photo from left to right: Robyn, […]

Festival success thanks to our incredible volunteers!

Sanctuary Updates

August 19, 2026

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That’s a wrap on our first year of participating in the Life at the Lakes festival! And as you can see, we’ve got some BIG news behind us to share, so stay tuned for that! 53 people participated in our guided tours today, which were led by our stellar volunteers! $513.65 was raised, which will […]

Life at the Lakes: Big Thanks & Big News!

Sanctuary Updates

August 19, 2026

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Meet Our Wellness Retreat Practitioner: Lori Johnstone 🌲💚 We’re excited to welcome Lori Johnstone, Certified Forest Bathing Guide and Forest Therapy Practitioner, to our Wellness Retreat at Lily’s Place Animal Sanctuary. During her Forest Bathing session, Lori will guide participants through a mindful nature experience designed to help reduce stress, increase presence, and foster a […]

Meet Lori: Forest Bathing at Lily’s Place!

Sanctuary Updates

August 19, 2026

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Rosie’s "OMGOSH" face says it all: Our medical supplies are running low! 😳😳😳 She’s especially concerned about being down to her last two pairs of shoes! Rosie wears shoes on her back "feet" to protect her stumps (she has no back hooves). Rosie burns through pairs of shoes fast in the summer and is hoping […]

Rosie’s Shoes and Supplies Are Low!

Sanctuary Updates

August 19, 2026

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Meet Our Wellness Retreat Practitioners: Tracey Underhill & Krista Shea ✨💜 Experience deep relaxation and renewal with a Sound Healing & Reiki Journey led by Tracey Underhill of Transform Holistic Health and Krista Sartoris of Krista Shea Reiki. Together, they will guide participants through a restorative experience combining sound healing and Reiki energy work. Crystal […]

Tracey & Krista: Our Sanctuary Wellness Retreat!

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August 19, 2026

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