Equine Rescue Saves Lives: Why Mills River Rescue And Sanctuary Is Mashpee's Best Of 2025 Pick

MASHPEE, MA — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Mashpee through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Diana Musto, who nominated Mills River Rescue and Sanctuary. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Mills River Rescue and Sanctuary

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

Pony visits to Laurentide to cheer the residents and a senior tea party for the community, as well as magical farm visits for kids and families, including Precious, Cape Cod’s real live unicorn.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

Rescuing ponies and providing sanctuary, educating the public about horses and the need for equine rescue while giving the community a place to experience the magic of interaction with them during sponsored events and farm visits.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thank you for your contribution to the community at large and for opening the rescue to volunteers and visitors alike to learn and contribute to their well-being.

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

The welcoming, hometown feel.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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