Lily was found splattered with paint and malnourished
An abused, abandoned horse taken in by the farm sanctuary run by comedian Jon Stewart and his wife died over the weekend, according to an announcement posted on the sanctuary's Facebook page Monday.
"It is with the deepest sadness that we share with you that dearest, sweetest Lily passed away yesterday. She went peacefully surrounded by so many that loved her. We stroked her hair and told her over and over again how loved and special she was. She was under her favorite tree on soft grass. She will live on in our hearts and in our fight to protect, love and cherish all animals," read the announcement posted Monday on the page, "The Daily Squeal."
Lily the horse (file photo) The white horse was abandoned at an auction in Lancaster County, Pa. She was underweight and was splattered with paint markings all over her body. She was adopted by Tracey Stewart, a longtime animal welfare advocate, in March.
Horse headed to Stewart sanctuary
It was initially believed Lily had been hit repeatedly by rounds from a paint gun, but authorities were still trying to determine if that was how the animal came to be marked. A former owner said Lily had been finger-painted by children using non-toxic paint.
A Rhode Island man, Philip Price, 65, was convicted on five counts related to the handling, transport and sale of Lily, ABC 27 News reported.
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