Methuen ACAC/Nevins Farm

Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center at Nevins Farm
400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844-2052; Phone (978) 687-7453

New "Animal Protection Club" seeks 9th & 10th Graders!

 

The MSPCA at Nevins Farm is hosting a pilot after-school program for local 9th and 10th grade students!  Participants will meet for one hour after school on Wednesdays for eight weeks, starting April 7th, to learn all about global animal welfare topics and ways we can all help make the world a safer place for animals.  The pilot program is free and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The learn more, click here.

Summer Camp Applications Now Available 
The MSPCA at Nevins Farm Children's Summer Camp aims to teach lifetime lessons of compassion, responsibility and respect not only toward animals, but toward all life and the environment as a whole.  The eight sessions are divided by age group (rising grades 2-9), and campers experience providing care to a variety of animals on site, learn about important animal welfare topics, and meet a variety of animal care professionals.  Learn more about Children's Summer Camp and download an application by clicking here.

 

Spring Vaccination Clinic
Sunday March 28th, 7am-11am
Bring in your cat or dog for affordable rabies vaccinations, distemper vaccinations (FVRCP for cats, and DHLPP for dogs), and microchipping (a form of permanent identification).  Nail trims are also available, thanks to our friends at The Grooming Emporium in Lowell.  You can also shop our retail store while you wait, and pick up a special treat for your pet!

No appointment is necessary, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the homeless animals still here at Nevins Farm, waiting for the perfect forever home.  To get more details, click here, or contact us at (978) 687-7453 x6101.

 

Helping Horses & Farm Animals with Ashton's Hope Fund
This special fund provides medical care to horses and farm animals at the MSPCA's Equine Center.  Named in honor of a young foal who needed extensive surgery in 2006, this fund continues with your generous donations, to help hundreds of animals receiving medical care during their stay with us.  Read about some of the remarkable horses that you have helped.  Click here for our "Equine Success Stories".

Horses aren't the only animals helped by your kindness!  Ginger the duck, a recent arrival to Nevins Farm, had a severely broken bone from an old injury.  Avian specialists from Angell traveled to Nevins to perform surgery on Ginger's wing, giving her a chance at a pain-free life.  Click here to see our YouTube Video on Ginger.  And to learn more about how you can contribute to Ashton's Hope Fund, click here or contact us at (978) 687-7453, x6113.

 

Spring Equine Guest Lecture Series
Every Wednesday in March, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Join us for our Spring Lecture Series, on all things Equine!  Local equestrian experts will bring you up to date on hot topics in the equine industry, including dentistry, saddle fitting, trailer safety, lameness diagnosis, and how to create an uneventful vet call. 

The lecture series will run every Wednesday in March, held in our Carriage Shed from 7-9pm.  You'll also have a chance to shop our Tack Box, a volunteer-run shop offering new and gently used horse equipment, clothing, and supplies at affordable prices.  100% of the proceeds benefit the Equine Center of Nevins Farm.

To learn more, or to register, click here, or call (978) 687-7453 x6118 to reserve your space.

 

Hillside Acre Pet Loss Services Introduces New Small Animal Burial Area
The loss of a pet is never easy, even when it is the smallest of our companion animals.  Our "pocket pets" enrich our lives as much as the largest dog, and we grieve their passing just as much.  Hillside Acre Animal Cemetery has established a Small Animal Burial Area specifically for our smallest friends, providing a meaningful way to commemorate your shared bond.

To learn more about this option, click here, or contact us at (978) 685-0632.

 

Rabbit Festival!
Saturday March 27th 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Are you thinking about adopting a rabbit?  Wondering what they need for care?  Or maybe you're already a rabbit fan, and interested in clicker training and other fun things to do with your rabbit.  The 2010 Rabbit Festival is for you!  With presentations on rabbit basics, demonstrations of clicker training, raffles, and other rabbit merchandise, you'll learn everything you need to know about being a responsible rabbit guardian. 
The Rabbit Festival is free, and fun for all ages.  Learn more by clicking here, or call us at (978) 687-7453 x.6101.

2010 Hair of the Dog Art Show & Wine Tasting
Save the Date!  Friday April 30th, from 6-9pm at the Essex Art Center and Chester's in Lawrence, with Shawsheen Village Liquors and Whole Foods Andover.  This is a not-to-be-missed event, so bookmark our web page and check back frequently for more details!