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Mass Dog Found Near Death Thrives With New Owner As Accused Abuser Heads To Court:
Mspca
A Golden Retriever mix that was near death when it was brought to an animal welfare facility in January has found happiness in her new forever home. Her previous owner, however, is facing criminal charges and potential prison time. Mary N. Sellitto, 29, of Brookline, brought her dog Brooke to MSPCA-Angell in January. The animal was emaciated and sickly. She needed immediate medical care. As veterinarians began to bring Brooke back to health, investigators went to Selitto's home and found another Golden Retriever mix named Sadie also in dire need of medical care, the MSPCA s…
Lifestyle
Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member?
Mspca
Has A Special Deal For You
Anyone looking for a rescue dog at MSPCA-Angell’s shelters in Boston, Salem, Methuen, and Centerville on Cape Cod won’t have to worry about adoption fees as they will be waived for all 1-year-old pooches and older all week long starting Monday, Dec. 4. The “‘Home for the Holidays’ Adoptathon” is a response to new data from Shelter Animals Count, which showed 96,000 dogs across the country were expected to be euthanized because they couldn’t find a forever home. All the dogs available for free have stars on their photos on the MSPCA profile page. Adoption fees for adult dogs …
Lifestyle
(Update) Kitten With Rare Condition — Even Rarer Disposition — Looks For Home In Mass
Update: Gumby, who came to Massachusetts from Texas to be treated for a rare muscle deformity in his back legs at MSPCA-Angell, has been adopted by Boston-area radio personality Danielle Murr, the group announced. Gumby will have dog, cat, and even hamster siblings to keep him company in his new home! Thank you to everyone who shared his story and helped find Gumby this happy ending. Happy tails, Gumby! 😺❤️🐾 pic.twitter.com/hKXVE40ZF8 — MSPCA-Angell (@MspcaAngell) November 29, 2023 Original: An 11-week-old kitten with a rare muscle deformity in his back legs is looking for a …
News
2 Charged With Animal Abuse After Dog Found Starved With Broken Bones In Western Mass
A dog in Franklin County named Conrad was rescued from horrid conditions that left him emaciated, with several broken bones that had healed without being treated, and 20 small rocks in his stomach, the MSPCA said. But despite the abuse, Conrad's story may still have a happy ending. Yarras P. Fletcher and Aliah K. Rivera, both of Greenfield, were charged with two counts each of felony animal cruelty on Friday, Aug. 18, according to the MSPCA’s Law Enforcement Division. The duo were the owners of Conrad, a 5-year-old pit bull mix. Greenfield police reached out to MSPCA investigators in Jul…
Lifestyle
Planeload Of Costly, Purebred Dogs Heads To Salem For Adoption
Nine Bichon Frisé dogs were rescued from unsanitary conditions and are en route to spread their fluffy joy in Massachusetts. More than 100 dogs and cats were removed from a breeder in Texas with unsafe conditions, 10 of which are on their way to NEAS in Salem and the MSPCA Cape Cod Adoption Center in Centerville, on Thursday, May 4 according to MSPCA-Angell. Bichon Frises are a costly breed that rarely comes through rescue shelters.MSPCA-Angell Nine of the rescue pups are purebred Bichon Frisés, a small, hypoallergenic breed rarely seen in animal shelters. Also coming along with the cr…
Lifestyle
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…
Lifestyle
Adopters Wanted For 'Incredibly Sweet' Goldendoodle Hit By Car Last Month
An animal rescue group is looking for a family to adopt a young dog experiencing physical and emotional pain after his owners gave him up following a tragic accident last month. Teddy, a three-year-old goldendoodle, suffered a fracture leg when he got out of his house and hit by a car on March 25, the MSPCA reports. When Teddy's owners learned he could take months to recover, they decided to surrender him. “We understand and respect the owners’ decision, and are hopeful that we can give Teddy the care he needs that will allow us to find him a new family,” MSPCA-Angell Director of Adoption …
Lifestyle
Sugar Gliders Swoop Into Methuen, Receive More Than 800 Adoption Applications
An animal shelter got a rare influx of sugar gliders - and two hedgehogs - after their owner in Western Massachusetts surrendered them. Sugar gliders are exotic pets in the possum family, according to the MSPCA-Angell, the rescue organization that took in 33 of the critters on Thursday, March 30. A flood of interested adopters applied for the sugar gliders, and by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 all 33 of the furry creatures had been spoken for. The small creatures eat a varied diet including fruits, vegetables, insects, and commercial diet.MSPCA-Angell The owner likely surrendered th…
News
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…
Lifestyle
Eastern Mass Pups Hope To Luck Out On St. Patrick's Day With Reduced Adoption Fees
Some St. Patrick's Day celebrants acknowledge the day by wearing green, some by enjoying Guinness and corned beef, and still others may celebrate by finding a new canine life companion through a St. Patrick's Day adoption event. To help dogs who have specific needs, MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter are reducing adoption fees for certain dogs to $100, which will save adopters hundreds of dollars on initial adoption costs. Kylo is a one-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix at NEAS who is available for adoption in the Lucky Dog Adoptathon.MSPCA-Angell The pups seeking the luck of the I…
Lifestyle
'Unstoppable' Puppy Makes Cross-Country Trek For Lifesaving Surgery In Mass
A homeless puppy who was literally facing life or death traveled from Arizona to Massachusetts for a surgery that ended up saving her, animal rescue officials said. Valentina, a 12-week-old Chocolate Lab, was surrendered to a private veterinary practice in Arizona, the MSCPA-Angell reports. The puppy was unable to keep food down and was later diagnosed with vascular ring anomaly. The rare disorder results in the entrapment and constriction of the esophagus and requires corrective surgery so that dogs can eat, the agency said. Valentina is expected to undergo surgery on Friday, Feb. …
Neighbors
No Valentine's Date? These Massachusetts Animals Are Looking For Love
If you're alone this Valentine's Day, the MSPCA and the Northeast Animal Shelter have some animal companions they say will cure your loneliness. The groups recently highlighted some of their animals who are in the most need of love and can go home with you today. Click here to see more photos of the animals. Mallory, a 6-year-old pit bull terrier mix, has been in a Boston shelter since November. MSPCA-Angell Mallory is a 6-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who has been in the Boston Adoption Center for more than a month. She arrived at NEAS on December 22, 2022, as part of a transport …
Neighbors
Homeward Bound: Salem Shelter Brings Out-Of-State Pets To Massachusetts
Dozens of pets suffering from animal shelter overcrowding were brought to Massachusetts from other states this week, animal shelter officials said. MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter transported the pets who arrived in Massachusetts on December 27 from shelters in Tennessee, Texas, and Kentucky. The pets will be placed in Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem until they are adopted. The 23 dogs arrived in Salem the evening of December 27.MSPCA-Angell The influx of pets includes German Shepherds, Dachshunds, Shih Tzus, and Labrador Retrievers, all between eight weeks and two years ol…
Lifestyle
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 …
News
Mspca
Hoping To Conjure Up Holiday Miracle For Homeless Horse Merlin
The MSPCA is hoping to give the gift of a brand new home to an elderly horse this holiday season who is about to reach one year of homelessness. Merlin is an "American Paint" horse who was brought from Martha's Vineyard to Nevins Farm in Methuen in December 2021, the MSCPA said. Merlin's owner, Laura Bernard-Maciel, lost custody of the horse after she was charged with animal cruelty and refused cover the costs of Merlin's care over the duration of the trial, the MSPCA said. Staffers at Nevins Farm said Merlin was malnourished and suffering from excruciating mouth pain because his teeth w…
News
4-Week-Old Kitten Found In Lawrence Will Be 'Wonderful Pet' After Surgery
A four-week-old kitten is expected to have surgery to help him get back into "pur-fect" shape. The kitten was found trapped inside the wheel of a truck in Lawrence on Friday, Nov. 4, the MSPCA-Angell reports. The agency says the frightened feline hid in the tire and got stuck. "No one could find him until they heard him crying," said Meaghan O’Leary, director of operations at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen. "It was just so heartbreaking.” The kitten was found trapped in a truck tire in Lawrence last Friday, Nov. 4MSPCA-Angell Once the kitten was pulled from the tight space, vete…
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Waiving Adoption Fees For Rabbits, Guinea Pigs As Cages Fill Up
An adoption free weekend for small animals is just around the corner! As their shelters reach maximum capacity, the MSPCA-Angell and the Northeast Animal Shelter (NEAS) are waiving adoption fees for rabbits, guinea pigs and birds on Sept. 24-25. The MSPCA says there are nearly 200 animals in need of new homes at any one of their shelters in Boston, Methuen and Cape Cod as well as at the NEAS's shelter in Salem. The push for adoption comes as both agencies expect more animals to come through their shelters in the near future. “Not only are the cages full, but we’re runnin…
News
Owner Of Hydrant Regency In Rowley Slapped With 40 Counts Of Animal Cruelty
The owner of a dog daycare center in Rowley is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty after an investigation revealed unsafe conditions at the center, authorities said. April Bernhardt, the owner of Hydrant Regency, is facing 39 counts of animal cruelty and other charges following an investigation that started earlier this month, Rowley Police said. On Aug. 29, several police officers were called to help return four goats who were wandering on Route 1 after breaking free from their enclosure near Hydrant. When police returned the goats, they found some 30 dogs in conditions that posed pr…
News
26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive At
Neas
In Salem:
Mspca
About a month after 20 cats were rescued from devastating flooding in Kentucky, the MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter (NEAS) have welcomed another 26 cats to Massachusetts. The felines were displaced by flooding that started in July as local animal shelters struggled to house the sudden influx of animals. That's where the MSPCA and NEAS saw an opportunity to help the cats find new homes. “Since our affiliation with NEAS in 2021, we’ve made it a priority to be involved as much as possible in disaster relief," said Mike Keiley, director of adoption centers and programs at the MSPCA…
News
More Than 100 Goats And Jerry The Emu Need 'Special' New Homes,
Mspca
Says
The MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen is calling on some "very special" adopters to find homes for some very special pets. The organization announced Thursday, Aug. 11 that over 100 goats need new homes after they were rescued from a Dighton property in January. The goats, along with an adult mustang and emu, were seized after their previous owner failed to pay a $100,000 security that covered caring for animals from cruelty cases, the MSPCA said. The owner, whose identity is not being release, is the subject of an ongoing investigation. A group of goats at the MSCPA's Nevins Farm in…
News
20 Cats Rescued From Kentucky Looking For New Homes In Massachusetts
The MSCPA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter (NEAS) are once again opening their doors to dozens of animals in need. The organizations are trying to find homes for 20 cats who were recently displaced by deadly flooding in Kentucky, the MSPCA said. The cats, which range in age from three months to seven years, arrived at NEAS in Salem on Saturday, Aug. 6. Mike Keiley, MSPCA-Angell director of adoption centers and programs, said the cats were already in shelters before the flooding. We would not be able to help these cats if not for support from our generous donors. Those interested …
News
Mspca
Putting In The Hard Work For 4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Lab
Authorities rescued 4,000 beagles from a Virginia breeding facility, Envigo, last week over reports of horrible living conditions. The pups lived in cramped spaces with unsanitary conditions and many were mistreated and abused, reports said. But thanks to the hard work of legislators and animal activists, these dogs have a new 'leash' on life. Now the hard work of finding them new healthy homes begins. While this won't be an easy task, the MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter are stepping up to do their part. 4,000 beagles were rescued from Envigo, an inhumane breeding facili…
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ME? Abandoned Pit Bull Puppy Found Stranded Near Boston Cemetery
The MSPCA-Angell in Boston is asking the public to help them identify the owner of a five-month old Pit Bull puppy who was found stranded and emaciated last week. PJ was found inside a crate in the area near Mount Hope Cemetery and brought into the MSPCA's medical center around 5:20 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, Rob Halpin with the organization said. The puppy was found wearing a blue, gray and yellow collar made by FuzzYard, but did not have any identification tags. PJ was also not microchipped, which makes it nearly impossible to locate his owner, Halpin said. PJ was…
Business
Mspca
, Northeast Animal Shelter Rescue 76 Beagles From Out-Of-State Breeding Facility
Seventy-six beagles are responding well and will soon need new homes after being saved from a breeding facility by Massachusetts animal rescue teams. The beagles are being housed at Northeast Animal Shelter and the MSPCA's adoption centers after being rescued from the out-of-state shelter, both organizations said on Facebook. BREAKING: 76 beagles are already safe at Northeast Animal Shelter and the MSPCA’s adoption centers after being rescued... Posted by Northeast Animal Shelter on Thursday, June 16, 2022 The dogs were said to be in "confined and and unsanitary conditions" and had a…
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