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Elderly Mini Pony Seeks Retirement Home, Still Has 'Lots Of Life' Elderly Mini Pony Seeks Retirement Home, Still Has 'Lots Of Life'
Elderly Mini Pony Seeks Retirement Home, Still Has 'Lots Of Life' The MSPCA is seeking to find the perfect home for a 30-year-old miniature pony with Cushing's disease who has captured the hearts of their staff. An elderly miniature horse named Marty was surrendered by his owner in December 2022, the MSPCA-Angell said. He was underweight with dental problems that made it difficult for him to eat, but was nursed back to health at Nevins Farm in Methuen and is ready to find his forever home.  Marty put on sneakers to visit the lobby of Nevin's farms.MSPCA-Angell Marty's previous owner could not provide him with the geriatric care he needed, the MSPCA-An…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Boston Proposal Would Fine Pet Shops For Selling Guinea Pigs In Addition To Cats, Dogs Boston Proposal Would Fine Pet Shops For Selling Guinea Pigs In Addition To Cats, Dogs
Boston Proposal Would Fine Pet Shops For Selling Guinea Pigs In Addition To Cats, Dogs Cage-bound pets will get the same protections cats and dogs have if a proposed ordinance passes, according to court documents.  Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon proposed an update to the city's existing humane pet shop ordinance on Wednesday, March 22 that would prohibits the sale guinea pigs in pet shops in addition to existent restrictions on the sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits. The restriction is designed to improve animal welfare by reducing the number of guinea pig surrenders in the Boston area. MSPCA-Angell and Boston Animal Care and Control both reported a dramatic uptick in guine…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Hop To It! MSPCA Waives Fees For Rabbits and Guinea Pigs In Boston, Salem Hop To It! MSPCA Waives Fees For Rabbits and Guinea Pigs In Boston, Salem
Hop To It! Mspca Waives Fees For Rabbits and Guinea Pigs In Boston, Salem Get the carrots and heads of lettuce ready — more than 130 little critters in need of homes will be free to adopt for one weekend, animal shelter officials say. The MSPCA-Angell and the Northeast Animal Shelter are overflowing with small animals, so they will waive adoption fees for guinea pigs and rabbits on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, MSPCA-Angell announced.  New pet parents will avoid adoption fees of $85 per rabbit and $30 per guinea pig, meaning happy critters can get extra treats with the savings.  Bubbles is a five-month-old Guinea Pig available in Methuen.MSPCA-Angell Two …

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by Morgan Gonzales