10/29/2026
💔 WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS… AND RIGHT NOW, WE COULD REALLY USE A LITTLE SUNSHINE. 💔
This has been one of the hardest years for Lily’s Ranch & Rescue, and today, we want to be honest with our community about where we stand. Yesterday marked an entire year since our founder, Laurie, was injured at work as a flight attendant. In that year, she has endured two surgeries, daily physical therapy, and an incredibly difficult recovery, all while working hard to get back to the life she loves. What many people may not realize is that Laurie has always balanced two jobs: her career as a flight attendant and running Lily’s Ranch & Rescue. Her flight attendant income was one of the primary ways our rescue operations were funded. When her injury took her away from that career temporarily, it didn’t just affect her personally. It changed the financial foundation that helped keep this rescue running. And the challenges just keep coming. Earlier this month, Laurie was involved in an accident with a deer. Thankfully, she wasn’t injured, but one of our vehicles was totaled. Yesterday, what we thought would be a basic alignment for our rescue truck turned into another unexpected $1,500 repair bill for busted calipers. And to add to the challenges, our vice president Maddy’s, vehicle is currently not running either. This leaves everyone at the rescue sharing just one working vehicle between us while we navigate daily animal care, feed pickups, vet visits, and everything else required to keep the ranch running. Reliable transportation is essential to our rescue, and with one vehicle totaled, another needing $1,500 in repairs, and Maddy’s currently out of commission, we’re facing another unexpected obstacle at a time when things are already incredibly difficult. Meanwhile, fuel costs are rising, hay is getting more expensive, and winter is quickly approaching. As we head into the first week of November, we still don’t have the funds set aside for our winter straw. Every year, we count on 12 bales from our local pumpkin patch to help keep our animals warm and comfortable through the cold months. Right now, we’re scrambling to figure out how to make that happen. We know times are hard for everyone. We’ve seen the impact on our donations, and we understand that our community is struggling, too. We never want anyone to feel guilty for being unable to give. We know so many of you are doing the best you can just to take care of your own families. But as more families struggle, more animals are at risk of neglect and surrender. We’ve continued saying yes to the animals who need us, but we’re approaching a point where we may have to start saying no. And that is heartbreaking. We don’t want to stop helping. We just need help keeping our doors open to the animals who have nowhere else to go. This is why our 500 Club matters so much. Our goal is 500 monthly supporters giving just $10 a month. That recurring support could help provide the stability we desperately need to cover ongoing feed expenses and keep this rescue moving forward. If you can join, donate toward our winter supplies, or help with our unexpected vehicle expenses, we would be incredibly grateful. If you can’t give financially, sharing this post or connecting us with a business that might help can make a difference, too. Laurie has spent years working hard in her career and pouring her heart into this rescue. Now, as she continues to heal, we’re doing everything we can to keep the mission she built going strong. When it rains, it pours. But we’re still here, still fighting, and still believing that our community can help us through this difficult season. Thank you for standing beside us, loving these animals, and reminding us that we aren’t alone. Every share, every donation, and every kind word means more than you know. ❤️🐴🐷🐾 Please help us get through this winter. Our animals are counting on us.
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
