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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 »

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 »
MELISSA BARTER

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 »
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 »

Meridith Ford and Matthew Hackett Wedding

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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 WilliamsRead more »
MSSPA Horse Hobo Hank

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 municipalRead more »

Volunteers spend a week on horse rescue in Canada

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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 »
Fritzi and Jill get a kiss from Allie

MSSPA featured on 207!

Thank you to WCSH and the 207 team! The MSSPA was featured on WCHS Channel 6 in southern Maine on Monday evening. Kathleen Shannon recently visited the farm and had the opportunity to fall in love with the horses and chat with MSSPA president Marilyn L. Goodreau.Read more »
Watch the Mini Horses Rescued Video at WGME

Watch the Video of the Rescued Miniature Horses

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