The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA), the largest equine rescue and rehabilitation center in New England, announced today that the Manchester School in North Windham, Maine, will hold its second annual “Hearts for MSSPA Horses” fundraising campaign read more »
The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) announces the release of its new study that underscores the often-considerable differences that exist between the animal protection laws of the states and territories of the United States of America. ALDF’s fifth annual report, the longest-running and most authoritative report of its kind, ranked each jurisdiction on the relative strength and comprehensiveness of their current animal protection laws. read more »
In response to a recent call to the public by Virginia Davis, Esq., current president of the Maine State Bar Association, the Society (with a little help from their friends!) produced a short video creatively illustrating the meaning of justice and the role of the judicial branch in our government.
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As most Maine citizens can attest, the country’s current economic crisis has spared very few. The cost of living has risen considerably for everyone, as the price of everything from gas to food has increased. This has forced many to make sacrifices, cut costs, and focus instead on the most basic necessities. read more »
Meet Hobo Hank – a very fortunate fellow. One of the latest horses to take up residence in the MSSPA barns is a charming, mature gelding called Hobo Hank. Society staff members named Hank when he arrived at the South Windham, Maine farm in November 2008. Often, horses brought to the Society by municipal read more »
(Marnie MacLean, NECN: Windham, Maine) - Maine's animal welfare agencies are worried that a tough economy and skyrocketing hay costs could put hundreds of horses at risk of starvation. read more »
Down East magazine features the story of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals! On July 15th, the August issue of Down East magazine will hit the newsstands read more »
May 4th - 10th has been designated as a week for each of us to do just that much more in making this world a place for all animals and for ourselves.
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