***My adoption fee will be waived December 5-8 as part of the Home for the
Holidays adoption event!!!***
Lady is a petite little miss who walks very nicely on a leash. Playing in
the pen, she will show you her zoomies. She loves being pet and will lean
in for them. Here at the shelter, Lady has enjoyed playdates with
different doggy friends. This good girl could probably live with a canine
friend using some management. She could potentially live with a dog-savvy
cat or kids that can give her space when she needs it. Lady has gone
through many transitions recently. She is hoping for adopters who can give
her time to decompress and become accustomed to her new world.
Does Lady sound like the dog for you? Come meet her at the MSPCA in
Methuen on Tuesdays through Sundays from 12PM to 4:30PM.
Roc and Abra are currently living together and would prefer to go home together!
Abra loves to play and sunbathe, he has a good history around kids and other rabbits.
We recommend providing a safe indoor enclosure that allows a rabbit to stretch their legs and move around. The needs of each rabbit are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the rabbit you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice
* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.
* If you are not ready to adopt, but are in a position to donate, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsgift .
Meet Binx! They arrived at the shelter recently and are still settling into their new environment. They are worried, and sweet, so we’re taking it slow as we get to know them and allowing them to build up confidence at their own pace. Adopters should be patient and understanding as it may take Binx a little extra time to feel comfortable in a new home.
If you think this cat could be a good match for your home and would like to learn more, stop by Northeast Animal Shelter. We have open adoption hours 11:30am-5pm daily – no appointment or application needed.
You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!
**My adoption fee has been waived by a generous donor!**
If you love a slow simmer and know that good things come as a result of time and care, you’ll fall in love with Chef. This spry grandpa might take a little time to settle into your home, but once he does, you’ll experience his beautiful, cuddly, patient, and sweet soul. He would love to be your one and only.
Chef spends a lot of his time napping, preferably in close proximity to or on his humans. He loves a lap or a shoulder on which to place his head. He can cuddle for hours when he’s in a certain mood, and he’s been known to climb into laps like a cat: however, he appreciates his space sometimes, too. More than anything, he loves sniffing. Be prepared for some slow walks while he sniffs every lawn, hydrant, and bush he can get his nose on. He appreciates patience while he explores scents, especially because he’s unable to hear.
Chef is aptly named. He’s a foodie: he loves being in the kitchen to watch any cooking action, per his namesake, and he loves eating! He’ll closely observe you while you eat dinner, but won’t quite ask for a taste.
He gets energetic a couple of times a day, but if given a choice of his favorite projects – a stuffed Kong, a chew toy, a bully stick, a broth ice cube – he’s able to settle. He’ll ask for pets when he’d like them, but sometimes he just likes to stand near his humans while he looks around and sniffs. Because of his deafness, he appreciates a careful approach.
Two of Chef’s best traits are his gentleness and patience. Sure, he’s a klutz, and a master of physical comedy, but he is gentle and patient with his humans.
Life with Chef means a life with cuddles, snuggles, laughter, treats, leisurely walks, and lots of naps. If you’re ready to greet every day with happy tail wags and soulful brown eyes, then you should say, Yes, Chef!
Please note, in an effort to keep the stress levels reduced for the dogs in our care, our dog kennel areas will not be open to walk through. Interested adopters will work with a matchmaker on staff to determine which dog(s) they are interested in and if we can identify a match, potential adopters will be able to meet those dogs outside of the kennel. Cat and small animal areas will remain open to walk through.
Sex: Gelding
Color: Chestnut
Breed: Belgian Draft Horse
Age: 5 Years
Weight: 1655 lbs
Height: 17.3 hh
Adoption fee: $1500*
*Adoption fees are subject to change based on current specials and may increase with training.
Calling all draft horse lovers – this is one you don’t want to miss! At just 5 years old, Phil has already reached almost 18 hands in height and truly the sky is the limit for this one! We mean his potential of course, not just his height!
While Phil is still quite green, he is a pretty easy going guy and was unphased when we introduced some tack to him. Despite this, he will do best with a patient adopter willing to take their time and really help build his confidence while continuing his training. Phil will need a farrier experienced with trimming and caring for draft horses. This is the area that makes him the most nervous, but with enough time and practice we are confident he will get on the right track!
Phil has lived out 24/7 since his arrival to Nevins and currently lives with his other draft buddy. He will always readily approach you in his paddock, especially to check if you’ve come with a food delivery. Phil’s one request of his new family is to make sure he never runs out of hay! We really feel this boy will benefit from having a job so if you’re looking for a new driving or riding partner, we hope you’ll consider this handsome fellow!
Interested in learning more about Phil? Please fill out an adoption inquiry and a staff member will be in touch!
*** My adoption fee will be waived December 5 – 8 as part of the Home for the Holidays adoption event!!! ***
This handsome hunk`s name is Simba, and he just can`t wait to be king! This
boy is young, energetic, and full of fun. He is looking for a family to
call his own and sing `hakuna matata` with! Most of Simba`s life before
coming to the shelter is a mystery, but he`s ready to take the next step in
his adventure. Simba`s still a young pup that`s learning the ropes, so he
is looking for a home that can help him get comfortable at his own pace and
settle into a routine. Once he`s comfortable, he lets his goofy side out
and enjoys playing and snuggling with his people. Can you feel the love for our
friend Simba? This silly guy is ready for his next adventure, and it may be
with you!
If you think this dog could be a good match for your home and would like to
learn more, stop by our Methuen Adoption Center. We have open adoption
hours Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 4:30pm.
Preparing your home for your new dog or puppy ahead of time can help ease
the transition for your new pet and set you both up for success should
there be a dog that is a good match! To learn more about how to make the
first few weeks with your new dog or puppy the most successful it can be,
please visit www.mspca.org/petresources.
For more information on our adoption process, please visit
Budgerigars, the most common parakeet we see, are native to Australia where they live in massive flocks in the grasslands. Parakeets tend to be docile, gentle, can be easy to tame and can even talk! Despite their small size, these birds can have large vocabularies and can make a wonderful training companion. We recommend that parakeets live in pairs or groups whenever possible. Parakeets can live up to 7-15 years with proper nutrition and care, and can be a loyal companion.
We recommend a cage that is at least 27”x24” (Width x depth) with a maximum of ½” bar spacing. Cages should include lots of perches, trays for food/water and lots of toys for enrichment. Nests can be provided but should be removed if any females begin to lay eggs. We do not recommend a seed only diet as it can lead to malnutrition and other potential issues, please consult your vet for specific diet recommendations.
The needs of each parakeet are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the parakeet you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice.
* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.
* If you are not ready to adopt, but are in a position to donate, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsgift .
Say hello to Moon! This little lady is ready for her new home.
*She has not been spayed yet but can still go home same-day. She will need to return to the shelter for her surgery once she is old enough!*
We recommend providing a safe indoor enclosure that allows a rabbit to stretch their legs and move around. The needs of each rabbit are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the rabbit you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice
* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, feel free to stop by during our open hours. Our open hours are Tuesdays-Sundays from 1pm-4pm.
If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, stop by our Boston Adoption Center. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-3pm – no appointment needed.
*Before coming to the adoption center, we ask that you have a housing unit ready, in case you end up finding an animal you’d like to adopt. Guinea pigs need a minimum 6.5 sqft wire cage (30”x36”) for 1-2 guinea pigs but preferably 10.5 sqft (30”x50”) for 2 guinea pigs and a minimum 8 sqft for 3 guinea pigs but preferably 13 sqft (30”x62”). Cages must have a solid bottom and more room is always encouraged!
For more information on our adoption process, please visit https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/how-to-adopt/
Guinea pigs can make wonderful pets! They are very social creatures which means that they generally need at least one companion! Of course guinea pigs should only be kept with other piggies of the same sex. A pair of guinea pigs needs at minimum 10.5 sq. feet of cage space, or roughly 30″ x 50″ with a solid bottom, but more room is always encouraged! Guinea pigs can be quite noisy which can be lovely as long as you are expecting it!
* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.
* Can’t adopt right now, but want to help animals? If you are in a position to give, please consider making a gift of any size to help us provide essential services to animals in need, at www.mspca.org/nevinsgift.
Mice are nocturnal, very acrobatic and talented adventures. They can even jump up to a foot and a half! Mice can be very skittish, but with patience and care can make wonderful companions. Mice can get along in same-sex groups but each is unique so we recommend being prepared to separate them if required. We prefer that mice, especially females, are housed with or nearby other mice as inter-species socialization can be vital to an animal’s happiness and mimicking their natural needs.
We recommend a 10 gallon or larger tank filled with about ¼” of paper bedding or other nesting material. Nesting material should be loose, light, easy to manipulate, and of course safe. Enclosures should be well ventilated but kept out of direct drafts, and should provide plenty of enclosed opaque shelters for the mice to retreat into as desired. Enclosures should provide lots of enrichment for the mice to meet their natural needs in the areas of chewing/gnawing, physical movement, resting/hiding, and nesting material or food to forage. A properly sized wheel or disc is a necessity for the mice to meet their exercise needs.
The needs of each mouse are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the mouse you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice.
Guinea pigs can make wonderful pets! They are very social creatures which means that they generally need at least one companion! Of course guinea pigs should only be kept with other piggies of the same sex. A pair of guinea pigs needs at minimum 10.5 sq. feet of cage space, or roughly 30″ x 50″ with a solid bottom, but more room is always encouraged! Guinea pigs can be quite noisy which can be lovely as long as you are expecting it!
* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.
* Can’t adopt right now, but want to help animals? If you are in a position to give, please consider making a gift of any size to help us provide essential services to animals in need, at www.mspca.org/nevinsgift.
These little rats came to us as babies, but are growing up fast! While living in shelter, they have enjoyed a variety of enrichment activities, but are still a little shy when it comes to human interaction! These boys could enjoy going to a home together or with other rat friends!
If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, stop by our Boston Adoption Center. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-3pm – no appointment needed.
*Before coming to the adoption center, we ask that you have a housing unit ready, in case you end up finding an animal you’d like to adopt. Rats need a minimum 24”X24”X24” wire cage with multiple levels for 1-2 rats, bars should be 1/2? apart.
For more information on our adoption process, please visit https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/how-to-adopt/
We have several lovely Muscovy ducks available for adoption! Ducks are very social animals, so we’d love to send these birds home in pairs or home to their very own flock! Ducks are such a fun addition to any backyard flock and are quite happy as long as they have plenty of water to splash around in.
Rats are nocturnal, highly social and extremely intelligent animals! Due to the highly social nature of rats we prefer to match them with homes with existing rats, or to adopters looking to take home two or more rats. Rats can be food driven (and great foragers!) making them excellent animals to train. We always recommend the use of positive reinforcement training with your animals, and are happy to provide more information on this topic.
We recommend providing a safe indoor enclosure that allows the rat plenty of space to exercise. The minimum cage size should be 2’x2.5’x2’, with good ventilation (no glass enclosures) and must have a solid base. Preferably the shelter includes multiple levels, with appropriate use of linens or paper bedding and lots of rat appropriate toys. Rats should never be housed with other animals, each species should always have its own housing.
The needs of each rat are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the rat you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice.
* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.
* If you are not ready to adopt, but are in a position to donate, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsgift .
This cat is part of our Working Cat Program! This program is for cats that are not well suited for an indoor-only type lifestyle but would thrive in environments with more space, a job, and/or less pressure from humans and other pets.
This cat originally came to us from the outdoors so we don’t know a lot about his past. While they are used to people being in somewhat close proximity to feed and care for them, these are not currently social cats but would make great ‘behind the scenes’ working cats! Interested adopters must have a safe, secure structure or barn for a working cat and be able to provide adequate time for acclimation.
If you are interested, please give us a call today!
If you would like to learn more about the Working Cat Program, or would like to fill out an application, please visit: www.mspca.org/barncat
This finch came from an overcrowded home, with inadequate husbandy, needing extra care/attention as it fully recovers, and patience as it adapts to a more typical home setting.
Finches have a wonderful voice, and can be a joy to watch, but tend not to be a “hands on” bird. Native to Australia, finches can live up to 10 years with proper nutrition and care. We recommend that finches live in pairs or groups whenever possible.
We recommend a cage that is at least 27”x24” (Width x depth) with a maximum of ½” bar spacing. Cages should include lots of perches, trays for food/water and lots of toys for enrichment. As a result of finches being a “hands off” bird they tend to spend much of their lives inside their cage, so we heavily recommend investing in a very spacious cage with lots of enrichment.
The needs of each finch are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the finch you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice.
* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.
* We receive a large number of inquiries daily and we do our best to respond to each inquiry as soon as possible! For more information on our adoption process, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsadoptionprocess .
* If you are not ready to adopt, but are in a position to donate, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsgift .
*** My adoption fee will be waived December 5 – 8 as part of the Home for the Holidays adoption event!!! ***
Millie is a sweet lady who is looking for an easygoing home. She can be nervous with new people, but once she settles in she is the snuggliest girl out there! Millie has lived with cats and dogs before and could likely do so again with a proper introduction.
Millie is a nice combination of silly and social with her favorite people, she enjoys playtime and then relaxing on the couch.
*** My adoption fee will be waived December 5 8 as part of the Home for
the Holidays adoption event!!! ***
Meet Rocky Brown, your new best friend! This sweet and gentle boy is a
perfect companion, following you everywhere and charming everyone he meets.
Rocky Brown has never met a person he doesnt like.
Rocky Brown is house and crate trained, knows his basic commands, and is
eager to learn morehes a training superstar in the making! Rocky Brown
can be high energy when playing, but he also loves cozy naps. Rocky Brown
loves his walks and is working on his leash skills..
Rocky Brown would thrive as the only pet in his new home, He would also do
best in a home without cats. Rocky Brown could live with kids who are ready
to participate in his training.
Rocky Brown has a history of skin allergies, so his adopters should be
prepared to work closely with a veterinarian to keep him happy and
comfortable.
With his love of people, playful spirit, and affectionate nature, Rocky
Brown is ready to become the heart of his new family! Could you be the one
to give him the forever home he deserves?
Want to meet Rocky Brown? Visit the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen
Tuesday-Sunday 12PM-4:30PM.
We recommend providing a safe indoor enclosure that allows a rabbit to stretch their legs and move around. The needs of each rabbit are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the rabbit you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice
* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.
* If you are not ready to adopt, but are in a position to donate, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsgift .