MSSPA is excited to share that Robyn Cuffey of Photo Finish Farm has been selected as a WMTW News 8 Community Champion. Internationally recognized as a superior carriage driving professional, Robyn also is a celebrated competitive dressage champion. She has been retraining and rehoming retired Standardbred horses for over 35 years now and has collaborated […]
The MSSPA celebrates Maine nonprofits that are doing well by doing good. Our organization, like so many nonprofits in our state, delivers essential services at no cost to Maine taxpayers. Thank you to all of those who are traveling to Augusta on January 17 – Maine Nonprofit Day – to help inform Maine policymakers regarding […]
Before another big ball drops in Times Square and 2018 is in the memory book, everyone working on behalf of the horses here extends sincere thanks to all of you who have made a difference in the lives of Maine’s abused and neglected horses. From corporate days of service to weekly volunteers, from donations made […]
April 9, 2018 As I headed home on a way-too-cold spring evening, I saw a vehicle stopped in the MSSPA driveway at 279 River Road in Windham, blocked by the chain, yet needing attention. A car door was open and I could see a young person outside the vehicle and an older man walking towards […]
Giving Thanks The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, New England’s premier shelter for horses, like many social service organizations, is thankful year round for its donors and volunteers. Each day its community of individuals contributes to the resources that support the rehabilitation and rehoming of Maine horses who were once abused and […]
Chris Rogers of Raymond James and his wife, Nova; Amy from People’s United Bank; Samantha from Texas Roadhouse at our Buy-A-Bale stall Thank you to the close to 2500 guests who visited the River Road Farm for another wonderful Christmas Open House for the Horses! There was beautiful weather and everyone had so much fun […]
The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is thrilled to announce that it is now accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). Accreditation signifies that Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. Accreditation also […]
The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals would not be where it is today without the leadership and devotion of Marilyn L. Goodreau. Beginning in 1974, MSSPA President Lawrence J. Keddy and Marilyn artfully guided the Society forward, holding steadfast to the mission of ending animal neglect and abuse. Under Marilyn’s direction, countless […]
The hay lofts are getting close to capacity but we still need your help to reach our goal of 20,000 bales of hay. That is a bale of hay a day for each horse at The Society. Nearly 1,000 generous supporters from across the country (23 states!) have helped to raise $90,994 so far. To those […]
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What do you get when you add one plump palomino pony to one colorful aqua-canine doing really good work together? You guessed it! MSSPA mascot Baxter and Slugger the Sea Dog! These two teamed up once again to help feed abused, neglect horses at New England’s premier shelter for horses. Our favorite two big […]