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How to Adopt | Equine and Farm Animals

Adoptions

We conduct adoptions for horses and farm animals on an appointment basis only. Please fill out the adoption inquiry form. All fowl can be adopted during open hours – no appointment needed!

Fill out an Inquiry for a Horse or Farm Animal

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Horses and Farm Animals

Our adoption process for horses and farm animals follows the same philosophy as the rest of our adoptable animals in terms of matchmaking for your personal needs. We also will ask for photos of the enclosure/shelter the animal will be kept in as a part of the adoption process and may ask for a veterinary reference.

MSPCA Adoption Fees

  • Horses: $250-2500
  • Goats/Sheep/Cows: $50-200
  • Pigs: $50-150
  • All Fowl: $15-45

Farm animal adoption fees include:

  • State required testing
  • Deworming/de-licing, as needed
  • Species appropriate vaccines
  • Ear tags/Microchip if applicable
  • Spay/neuter (pigs only), castration (equines/ruminants only)
  • Hoof/tusk/nail trim, as needed
  • Dental exams and routine care (equines only)

MSPCA Adoption Philosophy

The MSPCA believes the human-animal bond is important to promote and preserve. We seek to help potential adopters form new bonds that bring the joy and comfort of companionship for both pet and human guardian.

Our adoption program is designed to be welcoming, nonjudgmental, and free of lengthy applications. We strive to engage all prospective adopters in a conversation aimed at matching an adopter’s lifestyle, interests and home environment with an animal’s personality, medical and behavioral needs. Adopting an animal is an extraordinary opportunity to choose your newest family member.  At the MSPCA it is a great privilege for our staff and volunteers to guide that journey for adopters and animals.

As we help to build life-long relationships between adopters and the animals in our care, we also hope to build a life-long relationship between adopters and the MSPCA.  We consider our adopters to be a part of the MSPCA Family; our staff is available to offer guidance and suggestions during the pet’s transition to his or her new home and throughout the pet’s lifetime.

For More Information:

MSPCA at Nevins Farm
400 Broadway
Methuen, MA. 01844