(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. […]
Thank you – it just couldn’t have been accomplished without you. 2016 Buy a Bale is on the books for the astounding total of $102,093 and the hay is going into our barns right up to the eaves! Thanks to so many donations, horses at the Society will have high-quality hay to eat throughout the […]
Marilyn L. Goodreau, President of the non-profit Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals in Windham, has been named an Exemplary Honoree by Governor Paul LePage for her tireless efforts to eliminate equine abuse and neglect. Ms. Goodreau was honored, along with other award-winning volunteers, in a State House ceremony hosted by First Lady […]
We are grateful to Dr. Rachel Flaherty of Back Cove Equine Veterinary Care for taking a stand in support of unwanted horses by participating in the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC). As part of the outreach program, equine veterinarians help rescue and retirement facilities provide health care for America’s unwanted or sheltered horses. Thanks to […]
Save the date for the Maine Horse Jubilee on Sunday, April 24 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm! The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals will be taking part in the national celebration of the ASPCA® Help A Horse Day on April 26 and is competing for a chance to win $10,000 to […]
Dear Friends, March in Maine means mud and that means spring is close upon us. Seed catalogs litter kitchen tables and a red-winged blackbird has been seen. Another sure sign of spring is the kickoff of the MSSPA’s annual Buy-a-Bale campaign. Each of the many horses at the Society’s barn eats approximately one bale of […]
Congratulations to MSSPA Director Sawin Millett! Sawin is the 2016 recipient of the Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award, which was presented at the Commissioner’s Luncheon today. The event was part of the 2016 Maine Department of Agriculture’s agricultural tradeshow. The show is open to the public, free of charge and takes place at the Augusta Civic […]
(Windham) – In August, Marilyn L. Goodreau, President of the non-profit Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals in Windham, was named a winner of the WCSH 6 Who Care Volunteer of the Year award for her tireless efforts to rehabilitate horses who have been abused or neglected. This past Monday, October 19th, the […]