Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals

Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals MSSPA, founded in 1872, protects the health and welfare of neglected and abused equines.

The Society houses horses who have suffered from abuse or neglect and have been seized by Maine law enforcement agents. They are rehabilitated, (re)trained, and evaluated for placement in adoptive homes. Please visit our website often to view the horses available for adoption - www.msspa.org/adopt/. The MSSPA is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) entity and receives no federal, state or local funding. The So

ciety is entirely funded by donations, bequests, grants, and fund-raising activities. MSSPA does not charge for its services and seeks no reimbursement from any public source. We provide more than one million dollars in services annually to the taxpayers of Maine and salvation to abused animals. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 207-892-3040.

06/23/2026

A week has already flown by since Wren and Lark joined us. Thank you all *so* much for the outpouring of love, concern and support. These horses have touched so many hearts, and even though it is unbearable to see a horse in Wren's condition, what we are also seeing is her spirit and her sparkle shine through. We thought you'd appreciate an update. Today, staff brought them both into the barn, and Dr. Judd was on hand for a quick visit. Wren measures at 16 hands; that's a big frame for her to fill out. They've both gained weight! And, Wren has *officially* found her person. If you'd like to support these two, you can do so right here - https://www.msspa.org/give/. Thank you for showering these two with so much love from near and far.

To the Dads who love horses (and the ones who love horses just because we do!), to Dads who are here, and Dads who aren'...
06/21/2026

To the Dads who love horses (and the ones who love horses just because we do!), to Dads who are here, and Dads who aren't, to all the folks who stood in for Dad or showed up when Dad could not, to any Dad who had a hand in helping us be the best version of ourselves - today is your day. Happy Father's Day from all of us at the MSSPA!

We need your help. Every so often, a horse arrives that simply stops us in our tracks. This is sweet Wren; together wit...
06/19/2026

We need your help. Every so often, a horse arrives that simply stops us in our tracks.
This is sweet Wren; together with her barn mate Lark, the MSSPA trailered these horses to the farm late Tuesday afternoon. Law enforcement took one look at this horse and acted immediately. So did the MSSPA. That is why we are here; the Society is at the ready to assist when the call comes in. More than a few tears were shed when staff welcomed Wren to this safe place to land, and she has touched all of us with her kind, sweet, tender disposition. Dr. Judd was here on Wednesday to perform her intake exam and it appears her biggest challenge will be a slow, steady recovery from appalling malnutrition. Wren and Lark marked ten horses who have come to the Society in just the last six weeks. If you feel moved to support their recovery, please donate at our website -- https://www.msspa.org/give/. Thank you for your care and support.

06/18/2026

It would seem that there is a bit of a love story blooming in the small barn.

06/17/2026

Some of the MSSPA horses have a bit of a 'following' before they even set foot on the farm. Such was the case with Gibson. He was pulled from conditions in New York State that were nothing short of appalling - and yet, he endured. He has significant health challenges, which he seems to quite literally take in stride. Gibson *is* resilience wrapped in a horse's body. He is quirky, and sweet -- and wonderfully friendly. Gibson has been at the farm just over six months; here is an update on how he is progressing. The Dorset Equine Rescue Inc. Tomten Farm and Sanctuary Little Brook Farm Martha K. Smith Dvm

06/15/2026

This little herd of horses quietly arrived at the MSSPA late one afternoon in mid-May. Their owner knew she could no longer keep up with their care, and made the difficult and thoughtful decision to surrender them to the State of Maine; the State brought them to the Society. As with all arriving horses, they received their intake exams - which is the first step in 'peeling back the layers' to reveal less obvious - and possibly more chronic - health challenges. All six are settling in beautifully and their various personalities are emerging. Here is an little update on Queenie, Rosa, Dezzi, Bailey, Scout, and Doc Holliday.

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