MSSPA Holiday Open House

Horse Rescue Farm Holiday Open House

On Saturday, December 5th, the River Road farm of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals was filled with holiday spirit as guests enjoyed hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee and holiday treats. The horses whinnied their greetings and showed Society visitors what equine rehabilitation is all about.  read more »

Clem in Snowy field

'Tis the season for giving thanks!

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals gives thanks for your generosity.  As members and supporters of the Society, you are the foundation on which our organization depends.  Each dollar you give throughout the year is devoted 100% to the care and feeding of neglected or abused large animals who have been seized by Maine law enforcement agents.  read more »

Animal Well Fair 2009

AWF spells success in South Windham, Maine

October sunshine, blue skies and green pastures set the stage for the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals’ second Animal Well Fair on Sunday the 11th.  Hundreds of visitors filled the Society’s big barn and mingled with one another as well as with the many animal-focused professionals staffing tables in the center aisle.  read more »

Mikey invites you to the Animal Well Fair

MSSPA prepares to host its 2nd Animal Well Fair

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is calling all volunteers and friends to lend a helping hand with the Animal Well Fair, scheduled to be held at the Society’s River Road farm on Sunday, October 11th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. The public is invited, without admission expense, to attend the Animal Well Fair and help celebrate the importance of animals in our lives.  read more »

equine first aid clinic

Maine Equine Associates Announces Assessing Your Horse’s Health and First Aid for Your Horse!

Drs. David Jefferson, Rachel Flaherty, and Janelle Tirrelle of Maine Equine Associates in New Gloucester, Maine invite you to participate in a life-saving fundraiser for Maine’s premiere equine rescue and rehabilitation facility March 21st, 2009 at the MSSPA Farm in South Windham.  read more »

Visitors gather in the MSSPA barn for the Animal Well Fair

Animal Well Fair draws hundreds of animal lovers

With an autumnal nip in the air, guests and staff of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals warmed themselves with hot cider and hot chocolate as they circulated through the Society’s big barn filled with rehabilitated horses. Twelve animal welfare organizations were represented.  read more »

Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals holds Animal Well Fair

MSSPA prepares to host its Animal Well Fair

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is calling all volunteers and friends to lend a helping hand with the Animal Well Fair, scheduled to be held at the Society’s River Road farm on Sunday, October 19th from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.  read more »

from left, Senator Bill Diamond, Marilyn L. Goodreau, Harold C. Pachios

Horse rescuers saved from death by chocolate!

Thanks to the quick pens and open checkbooks of guests at the MSSPA’s "Fill the Fountain" reception held on May 15th in the sumptuous lobby of Maine Bank & Trust on Congress Street in Portland, Society staffers were saved from having to eat everything dipped in chocolate from the chocolate fountain.  read more »

Horse Open House a Sweet Success

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals held its second annual holiday open house on December 8th at its farm.  read more »

holiday horses need help

Holiday Help for Horses In Need

Winter weather is upon us and its arrival makes your help critical for hundreds of horses in Maine. The MSSPA, New England’s most effective equine rehabilitation facility, has a unique history of success in saving horses from horrific situations.  read more »

Please telephone the MSSPA toll free at
1-800-482-7447 concerning animal care, neglect of large animals anywhere in the state