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Adoptions are done by appointment only in the Equine & Farm Animal Adoption Center due to the in-depth counseling involved and limited staffing.
Hours:
Surrender: By Appointment Only Open Tuesday – Sunday from 12pm-4:30pm Horses and farm animals by appointment
Phone: 978-687-7453 x 6101 Email: methuen@mspca.org
Please visit our How to adopt page if you’d like more information on our adoption process, fees, and requirements.
Dog Adoptions: In an effort to keep the stress levels reduced for the dogs in our care, our dog kennel areas will not be open for you to walk through when you visit. Interested adopters will work with staff and volunteers to determine which dog(s) they’re interested in – and if a match is identified, potential adopters will be able to meet the dog outside of it’s kennel. Cat and small animal areas will remain open to walk-through.
Horse and Farm Animals: 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!
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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.
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.
