MSPCA at Nevins Farm

MSPCA is a non-profit organization that protects animals, relieves their suffering, advances their health and welfare, prevents cruelty, and works for a just and compassionate society. Nevins Farm is located in Methuen, MA.

STATEMENTS OF BELIEF
Animal Control -
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals believes that comprehensive, progressive, and effectively administered animal control programs are essential to the protection of animals. Such programs lead to a reduction in animal suffering by helping to reduce pet overpopulation and decrease the incidence of animal injury and abuse. Furthermore, these programs improve public health and safety by reducing the number of animal bites and providing greater control over the spread of rabies and other diseases. Effective animal control also protects wildlife, farm animals, and the environment.
The MSPCA believes that an effective animal control program is established by law and includes provisions for the following:
l. Proper sheltering facilities for stray, abandoned, or unwanted dogs and cats;
2. A licensing program that includes reduced fees for sterilized animals;
3. Leashing and humane confinement of animals;
4. Progressive yet reasonable penalties for ordinance violations;
5. Adoption standards that provide for the placement of shelter animals in responsible permanent homes;
6. Mandatory sterilization of all dogs and cats adopted from animal shelters;
7. Humane euthanasia practices;
8. Rabies control, including but not restricted to quarantines, public education, and immunization requirements for domestic animals;
9. Referral or, where authorized, investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty complaints;
10. Animal waste removal;
11. Humane procedures for addressing nuisance animals;
12. Appropriate restraint or, if necessary, humane euthanasia of animals that pose a threat to other animals or people;
13. Ongoing public education programs to promote responsible pet ownership and to reduce pet overpopulation;
14. Effective and ongoing training programs for animal control personnel that include, but are not limited to:
a. humane animal care,
b. humane euthanasia procedures,
c. humane capture and restraint methods,
d. periodic review of animal control and animal cruelty statutes,
e. appropriate law enforcement practices, and
f. human relations and crisis management; and
15. Sufficient funding and personnel with which to carry out these programs.
The MSPCA further believes that it is the responsibility of state and/or municipal governments to establish and finance animal control programs in the interest of animal welfare, public health, public safety, and the environment.
Therefore, the MSPCA will seek to achieve effective animal control by:
1. Advocating progressive animal control programs;
2. Working with animal control professionals to develop and sponsor training courses for animal control officers;
3. Working with municipalities and the veterinary profession to establish sterilization programs to combat pet overpopulation; and
4. Conducting humane education programs and disseminating information advocating effective animal control, responsible pet ownership, and reduction of pet overpopulation. 10/85
(See also MSPCA Statement on Responsible Pet Ownership )
Animal Fighting -
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is unequivocally opposed to any event that sets one animal against another or sets a person against an animal as combatants.

Noble Family Animal Care and Adoption Center HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Closed Mondays & Holidays

GO TO WWW.MSPCA.ORG/NEVINS FOR HOURS FOR THE EQUINE CENTER, FOR SURRENDERING ANIMALS AND FOR HILLSIDE ANIMAL CEMETERY

Adoption Policy

Visit our web page at http://www.mspca.org/adoption/methuen-nevins/ for more information!

400 Broadway
Methuen, MA 01844
United States

978-687-7453 (Phone)

TOBY

BULLDOZER

PENELOPE

CHARLIE

MONDAY

CHEYANNE

AFRICA

COQUITO

MICKEY

GREYSON

DAISY J

*MY ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED OCTOBER 13-19!* Meet Daisy J! This gorgeous girl is always down for a game of...

LEO

Meet Leo, a sweet but sensitive young pup whos looking for a patient, understanding family ready to give him the...

MOOCHIE

Meet Moochie! Moochie has been waiting patiently at the shelter for a perfect adopter to come along. Could it be...

MIKA

Mika, Zoey, and Trouble are currently housed together and would prefer to go home together, but it is not required....

SPOONS

ZOEY

Mika, Zoey, and Trouble are currently housed together and would prefer to go home together, but it is not required....

MACCLOUD

MacCloud is an older male who is super fluffly and adorable and enjoys cuddling with his owners. He is mostly...

NIKEY

*MY ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED OCTOBER 13-19!* This handsome, big guy is 5 years old. Nike does it all- loves...

BENNY

Benny is a younger male hamster, who likes to stay very active and busy. He is naturally curious, and can...

CHAMBERLAIN

Chamberlain is an energetic and engaging dog who loves meeting new people and learning new things. Hes enthusiastic about training...

RHYLIE

Sex: Mare Color: Bay and White Breed: Quarter Horse / Paint Height: 15.0 hh Adoption fee: $500* *Adoption fees are...

WHISKY

Sex: Gelding Color: Chestnut and White Breed: Paint Height: 15.0 hh Adoption fee: $500* *Adoption fees are subject to change...

SKY

Sex: Mare Color: Gray Breed: Arabian Height: 14.0 hh Adoption fee: $250* *Adoption fees are subject to change based on...

SHANIA

Sex: Mare Color: Fleabitten gray Breed: Arabian Height: 14.0 hh Adoption fee: $500* *Adoption fees are subject to change based...

SADIE

Sadie is an adorable young guinea pig, who can be shy at first but once she has had time to...

TWINKLE TOES

Twinkle Toes & Betty Boop are a bonded pair! We don't have a lot of info on the pair, they...

KITA

Kita is an adorable young guinea pig, who can be shy at first but once she has had time to...

BETTY BOOP

Twinkle Toes & Betty Boop are a bonded pair! We don't have a lot of info on the pair, they...

TANGO

Sex: Gelding Breed: Grade Color: Wild bay Height: 13.3 hh Adoption fee: $300* *Adoption fees are subject to change based...

LINDA

LUNA

This playful, sweet girl is Luna. Luna is a dog who loves being pet by her people. And she never...

SKYE FELV +

Meet Skye, a handsome 1 year old boy that's ready for his new home! Skye has tested positive for Feline...

COLE

*MY ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED OCTOBER 13-19!* Cole is a bright, playful dog who loves to show off his trickshe...

BATGIRL

Batgirl is a young guinea pig who can be a bti shy at first but once comfortable can be friendly...

HARKNESS

Budgerigars, the most common parakeet we see, are native to Australia where they live in massive flocks in the grasslands....

SPOT

Coconut is a young guinea pig who can be a bit shy at first but once comfortable can be friendly...

MOCA

Moca is a young guinea pig who can be a bti shy at first but once comfortable can be friendly...

COCONUT

Coconut is a young playful female guinea pig! She has a good history of living with other guinea pigs, and...

WINSTON

Adoption fee: $15 *Please be sure your town regulations allow for roosters on your property before you inquire about adoption!*...

TREBLE

Treble is a sweet baby guinea pig who is still getting used to the world. She can be shy and...

PRIUS

Prius came to us as a stray, so we do not have a history of what they are like in...

DIYA

Such a good looking dog, right? Say hello to pretty Diya. This is a sweet lady who can be worried...

MARRON

Marron came to us as part of a large surrender of rats, she is fairly social and has a good...

AMELIA EARHART

*MY ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED OCTOBER 13-19!* It`s a bird! It`s a plane! No, it`s Amelia Earhart! Amelia Earhart is...

ECHO

*MY ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED OCTOBER 13-19!* Echo is a cute little puppy with lots of energy. And smarts! After...

BLANCHE

Blanche is a shy female rat who can been nervous in the shelter, but has a good history of living...

WESLEY

Adoption fee: $15 *Please be sure your town regulations allow for roosters on your property before you inquire about adoption!*...

HAMILTON

Adoption fee: $100 for the pair Hamilton arrived to us with his companion, Maple. They were both living as indoor...

TEMPO

Tempo is a young female guinea pig who can be friendly once comfortable. She is currently housed with Treble a...

PICKLE

Peanut is part of a group of young male mice that came in as a large surrender. He can be...

MAPLE

Adoption fee: $100 for the pair Maple arrived to us with her companion, Hamilton. They were both living as indoor...

PACO

Adoption fee: $15 *Please be sure your town regulations allow for roosters on your property before you inquire about adoption!*...

LOLA

Lola is currently in foster care if you are interested in meeting Lola please fill out this inquiry form and...

NIBBLES

Nibbles is an adorable baby mouse who can be quite friendly although still skittish around people. He is currently alone,...

RANK

Budgerigars, the most common parakeet we see, are native to Australia where they live in massive flocks in the grasslands....

FINNEGAN

Sex: Gelding Color: Cremello Height: 14.3 hh Adoption Fee: $1000* *Adoption fees are subject to change based on current specials...

RAVEN

*MY ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED OCTOBER 13-19!* Meet Raven, a beautiful black pittie with a heart full of love and...

FREYA

Sex: Mare Breed: Grade Color: Sooty Buckskin Height: 15 hh Adoption fee: $1,000* *Adoption fees are subject to change based...

BRIE

Brie came to us as part of a large surrender of rats, she is fairly social and has a good...

AMEILIE

Ameilie came to us as part of a large surrender of rats, she is fairly social and has a good...

LOKI

*MY ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED OCTOBER 13-19!* Meet Loki! Loki is a bit reserved at first, but warms up quickly...

GAL GADOT

Gal Gabot is a young female bun who can be very sweet and has been tolerant for handling at the...

DENNY

Adoption fee: $15 *Please be sure your town regulations allow for roosters on your property before you inquire about adoption!*...

ULTRA

*MY ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED OCTOBER 13-19!* Meet Ultra, a playful boy with a heart full of love and a...

CRESS

Cress came to us as part of a large surrender of rats, she is fairly social and has a good...

BARLEY

Barley came to us as part of a large surrender of rats, she is fairly social and has a good...

CAPERS

Capers came to us as part of a large surrender of rats, she is fairly social and has a good...

DUSTIN

Adoption Fee: $50 If youve always wanted backyard goats, look no further! Dustin and Daphne are two delightful alpine cross...

DAPHNE

Adoption Fee: $50 If youve always wanted backyard goats, look no further! Dustin and Daphne are two delightful alpine cross...

LIBBY

Sex: Mare Breed: Paint/Friesian cross Color: Chestnut Height: 13.1 hh Adoption Fee: $500* *Adoption fees are subject to change based...

PEANUT

Peanut is part of a group that came to us from an overcrowding situation, and as such we don't have...

SKITTLES

Skittles is part of a group that came to us from an overcrowding situation, and as such we don't have...

SWEET TART

Sweet tart is part of a group that came to us from an overcrowding situation, and as such we don't...