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 […]
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals Celebrates Maine Horse Jubilee & ASPCA Help A Horse Day Sunday, April 23 – 1 to 3 pm 279 River Road, Windham The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) […]
Once again, SUNSHINE SPELLS SUCCESS! Bright, sunny skies combined with gorgeous horses and friendly folks added up to another successful Christmas Open House for the Horses at the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, New England’s premier horse shelter. With the support of IDEXX and many other generous sponsors, on Sunday, December 4th […]
FREE EVENT! Meet the Horses Enjoy Warm Drinks and Holiday Treats Sleigh Rides (or wagon rides if no snow) ->THIS YEAR, EVEN MORE SLEIGHS! Children’s Craft Stall Christmas Gifts Available Get a Photo with the MSSPA Mascot, Baxter Great Raffles (Christmas Shopping) Click here to RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook!
(Windham, Maine) October 27, 2016: Nine (9) emaciated horses were removed from their neglectful owner by Maine law enforcement agents and placed at the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals. The herd was living in Washington County without food, adequate water or protection from the elements as required by Maine law. Today, the […]
The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animal today announced that at the most recent meeting of its governing body, David A. Jefferson, DVM was elected to a three-year term as a director of the non-profit horse shelter. A 1969 graduate of Cornell University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Jefferson brings a remarkable, unique […]
Sunday, November 20th from 10AM to 2PM Fall Farm Free-for-all at 279 River Road, Windham English saddles, western saddles, girths, saddle pads, barn supplies, clothing, accessories and more! Make a donation and take it away! All donations go to the horses.
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Come and see for yourself, any horse can find themselves in bad circumstances. The Society has helped virtually every breed of horse – Arab through Warmblood, and everything in between. Recently that point was emphasized by receiving into care two registered Arabian mares who had fallen on hard times. With their new-to-us names of Ms. […]