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Maine Points: MSSPA

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Maine Points: MSSPA

Danny speaks with Peg Keyser with The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA)

The mission of the MSSPA is to protect the health and welfare of abused and neglected equines.

The Society uses its resources to provide direct care to animals who have suffered abuse. The Society promotes humane treatment, training, and use of animals through education and hands-on experiences. It collaborates with other animal-serving agencies to maximize the resources of all.

www.msspa.org/about-us/

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