BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2017 – For dogs, surviving a cleft palate—an opening between the mouth and nose that occurs when tissues separating these two cavities fail to grow together—is exceedingly rare because the condition makes it nearly impossible to suckle, resulting in most puppies born with the condition dying in their first days of life.
Read MoreCambridge, Mass., Aug. 8, 2017 – The MSPCA-Angell lauded last night’s 8-1 vote by the Cambridge City Council to prohibit the retail sale of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians from pet shops in the city.
Read MoreBOSTON, Aug. 7, 2017 – The MSPCA-Angell announced today that Mike Keiley has been promoted to director of adoption centers and programs, an all-new role in which he will oversee operations for the organization’s Boston, Methuen and Cape Cod adoption centers, which placed over 6,500 animals into new homes last year while impacting some 13,000 more animals through programs such as low cost spay and neuter, preventing many owned pets from being surrendered in the first place.
Read MoreCalling All Super Heroes: Our Homeless Cats Need YOU! Seeking Wonder Women and Super Men to Open their Hearts to the Elderly, the Shy, the Feisty and the Overlooked!
Learn MorePlease join us for our inaugural gala entitled “The Great Catsby & the Barking 20’s.” We anticipate more than 300 animal loving philanthropists will attend the event, emceed by our Honorary Chair, TV’s Susan Wornick. Cocktails, dinner & dancing to a live band are just the beginning of the fun in store
Learn MorePlease Join Us for the Twenty-Second Meeting of the Friends of Hillside Acre for a celebration of the lives of our beloved animal companions, and in recognition of our 100th Anniversary.
With Guest Speaker Carter Luke, President and CEO of MSPCA/Angell
Overseeing Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, our statewide Law Enforcement Department, as well as all of our Adoption Centers and Advocacy Programs throughout the state of Massachusetts. Luke is also a Board Member of the World Animal Protection Organization.
Please RSVP before September 1, 2017 to
Dave Gordon at (978) 685-0632 or dgordon@mspca.org
On September 16, 2017, the MSPCA at Nevins Farm will be hosting the Blue Jean Ball in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Nevins Farm. Please don your favorite denim attire – fancy or relaxed – and join us for a gala evening under the stars in the paddocks of Nevins Farm, as we celebrate a century of kindness and care for animals and raise much-needed funds for our future.
Learn MoreEquine Safety & Ambulance trainings are open to first responders, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, barn owners and other individuals who have a vested interest in learning how to move large animals safely and quickly. Class size is limited to 40 people, to allow each attendee the opportunity to participate in hands-on sessions.
Save the date!
Join us on Monday, October 2nd as we hit the links for a day of golf to raise money for our animals! For the 16th year, the folks at Blackdog Builders are hosting the Cause for the Paws Golf Tournament and raising much needed funds for the animals at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm. Play golf, win prizes and raffles, and enjoy a fantastic dinner!
Check-in begins at 7:00am, with a shotgun start at 8:00pm, and lunch, awards, and raffles to follow. Individual and business sponsorships are available, and provide a great opportunity to promote your company! Contact Julia Pesek at jpesek@mspca.org to learn more, and stay tuned for registration to open on August 15th.