One of the essential elements of success at New England’s premier horse shelter is its robust volunteer program. According to management of the shelter, “It simply wouldn’t be possible to provide the necessary level of care and service to the horses without support from the MSSPA’s wonderful volunteers. Some work with us at fundraising events, […]
Horses and people naturally come together and everyone is better for it. A similar magic happens when two Maine organizations that serve horses partner to produce spectacular outcomes for horses who were once abused and neglected. MSSPA celebrates its collaboration with the highly skilled and dedicated folks at Horses With Hope in Hope, Maine. Both […]
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 […]
Maine Rescue Offers Second Chances to Volunteer Inmates and ‘Broken’ Horses By SUSAN SHARON A few years ago the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals in Windham was struggling financially. As New England’s largest horse rescue, the nonprofit farm was trying to care for more horses than it could comfortably manage, facilities were in […]
Watch MSSPA’s video submission for the ASPCA’s 2018 Help A Horse Day contest. Smokey tells a tale of adoption for Jethro, Jazz, and himself. Adoption, it isn’t the end; it’s the beginning of a whole new love affair! If you have room in your barn and heart for the right horse, adopt an MSSPA horse. During the contest, which […]
Mark your calendars! Generous supporters give the Society many in-kind donations – so many that we can’t use them all – but we want them to go to good use in your barns. Come to “Take It Away Day” and help clean out our storage areas, get great stuff, and make a donation to New […]
MSSPA is competing to win up to $25,000 in #HelpAHorse prizes! The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA) is participating in the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day contest, which kicks off today, competing for a chance to win some of the […]
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 […]
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 […]