MSSPA Volunteers

Meghan braiding Diva's mane for show at UNH

MSSPA Volunteers of the Year

“It wasn’t my idea, it was my daughter Meghan’s,” explains Windham second grade teacher Kelly Rich. Three years ago she was looking for a class project using applied math skills that would also contribute to the community. She also wanted something concrete so the children could see what the money they raised was actually spent on. Meghan, the horse expert in the family, suggested helping the animals at MSSPA’s farm.  read more »

Keybank supports MSSPA

Community is Key to helping abused horses

On Tuesday, May 25th, KeyBank closed its doors to banking business and set about a different kind of business for the afternoon. KeyBank employees wearing red t-shirts emblazoned with “Neighbors Make a Difference” went into local communities to deliver volunteer service of many kinds. The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals was very fortunate to have an afternoon’s assistance from KeyBankers Kathy Morrell and Alyson Trempe.  read more »

First-grade twins Adele and Grant, assisted by their younger brother Wyatt, load returnables for the collection effort.

Narragansett Hay for Horses

The MSSPA knows that when it comes to saving the lives of animals, one is never too young to make a difference. The first-graders of the Narragansett School in Gorham proved this after raising $570 for the Society. This money is designated to help keep the barn’s hay loft stocked and the horses’ bellies full.  read more »

Morgan Kendall starts the Recycle for Rescue program

Recycle for Rescue

For many people across the state, times are still tough and money is tight. Priorities have shifted, and the focus of most is now one essentials. The Society is no exception.  read more »

Jaser in his stall

Abused and Neglected Horses Adopted by Keller Williams Realty

Throughout January the employees of Keller Williams Realty will be devoting their time and energy to business, of course, but also to the local charity they have selected to adopt for the month.  The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals was recently contacted by Jan Smith of Keller Williams  read more »

MSSPA volunteer Emma McCann

Kaler School Third Graders Help Abused Horses

On September 24th MSSPA volunteer Emma McCann traveled to South Portland on behalf the "Aid for Abused Horses" project. Emma and her mother are volunteering their talent and time to help run a donation can route in local shops and businesses.  read more »

Volunteers Emma and her mother, Jodi

Donation Cans Project to Aid Abused Horses

The MSSPA is thrilled to announce the start of its Aid for Abused Horses donation can program. With the generous volunteer assistance of Emma and her mother, Jodi, the Society has begun collecting coffee cans/covers  read more »

MSSPA Key Bank Volunteers

Key Bank volunteers help abused horses

On Tuesday, May 20th, a special group of Key Bankers appeared at the farm facility of the MSSPA to donate their time and talent on behalf of horses seized from neglect or abuse situations. The horses of the Society give a great big whinny to Windham,  read more »

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