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Hearts for the MSSPA horses!

Wearing their hearts on their, well, not exactly on their sleeves Ms. Karen Turpen’s fifth grade class recently visited the Society’s farm on a brisk winter morning. It was clear that advance planning and a lot of hard work had gone into the preparation for this very special field trip. read more »

Help Save Sweetheart

Sweetheart will steal your heart. Like so many who are brought to the Society’s barns, she had all but lost hope. We received little information about her. How had she gotten in this
shocking condition? She was so thin, with ribs, spine, tail head, and hipbones protruding through her rain-rotted, dull winter coat. Her skinny rump was covered in patches of infected skin, bare from the loss of hair, and hot to the touch. read more »

Community

Local “Gems” Help Support Animals

The staff of Windham’s G.M. Pollack & Sons jewelry store visited the Society’s farm at 279 River Road, South Windham on Sunday, January 17, 2010. Led by store manager Susan Brockett, store associates Lisa Jaques and Sara McDougall arrived with a very generous check in hand, along with a tub of treats for the horses. read more »

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 »

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 »

Community

Holiday Recipe for Happiness

Preheat the circumstances to critical, combine a few dozen second graders and their families with a half dozen creative, community minded teachers, blend with field trips on perfect autumn afternoons, some practical math lessons, and lot of very hard work. read more »

MSSPA Events

And the winner is . . .

Melissa Barter of Windham, Maine! The Society thanks everyone who purchased raffle tickets to win the fabulous purple pagoda cat tree donated by Bryan Kaufman of r6meows.com. read more »

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 »

MSSPA Events

Purchase your Pagoda Tree Raffle Tickets!

Please visit our online store, the LJK Korral to purchase your raffle tickets for the Purple Pagoda Tree. Drawing to be held on December 5th at the Society's Holiday Open House. Thank read more »

'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 »

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

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