MSSPA video wins “Justice for ME” video contest

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.  read more »

Chris Rose of Channel 6 visits Abused Horse Shelter

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 »

Hobo Hank meets the press

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 »

Tough economy puts horses at risk

(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 »

Requests to send horses to rescue ranches in Maine at record level

Article on the Bangor Daily news. Visit there site to read the story.

Boston Globe reports on Ride to Rescue winner Jamie Goldberg

Click to read the article about MSSPA's 2008 Ride to Rescue winner, Jamie Goldberg on the Boston Globe's web site.  read more »

Down East magazine features Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals

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 »

Be Kind to Animals Week

Celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week!

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.  read more »

Don't Forget The Pets!

Across the country as people overwhelmed by debt face foreclosure and loss of their homes, sometimes the most vulnerable - pets - are left behind. As heartbreaking as it may be for the people who ar  read more »

He Helps Rescue Horses

State Senator Bill Diamond is known for serving many roles, including those of Maine's Secretary of State. A role for which he may be less well-known has been part of his life for nearly two decades, as Board Member and now Treasurer of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals.  read more »