MSSPA Leadership

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals' Board of Directors and Officers.  read more »

About the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is unlike any other animal welfare facility in New England.  read more »

Michelle and Pippin

Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals Hires Volunteer Coordinator

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, New England’s largest equine rescue and rehabilitation center, today announced it has hired Michelle Melaragno as its Volunteer Coordinator.  read more »

Maine's Premier Horse Rescue Facility

Maine's preferred placement for horses seized by law enforcement agents. Adopt a horse from The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals!  read more »

Visit Our Farm

The MSSPA Farm is open to the public daily from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Barns close at 3:00 pm for night feeding  read more »

MSSPA speaker for your classroom, club or community event

MSSPA speaker for your classroom, club or community event

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals provides, without charge, entertaining and informative presentations. If you are seeking a speaker for your classroom, club or community event, please contact the Society and let us help you.  read more »

Clem in the snow

Good Winter Care Is Essential for Maine horses

If you want to have a healthy, well-conditioned horse, good winter care is essential. Winter weather brings challenges to providing feed, water, and shelter to your horse  read more »