Cholula, Tapatio, and Texas Pete were originally kittens in an outdoor cat colony. In their first year, they moved inside with a kind samaritan who cared for the colony. These sweet kitties are shy at first given their history of starting life at a distance from people, but they have been known to make human friends with plenty of time and space to grow their confidence. They could be adopted together or separately. Each of these kitties would likely benefit from having a confident feline friend at home, so if you have a resident cat looking for a pal, one of these hot sauce cats might be right for you!

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Cholula

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

Cholula

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

We recommend providing a safe indoor enclosure that allows a rabbit to stretch their legs and move around. The needs of each rabbit are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the rabbit you are interested in, please give us a call! We are happy to provide guidance and advice

* If you think you are a good fit, stop by Tues-Sun from 1-4 during our open hours! For more information on our adoption process, please visit www.mspca.org/capeadoptionprocess .

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Millie Bunny Brown

American

Location Cape Cod

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

Millie Bunny Brown

American

Location Cape Cod

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

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Oreo

Guinea Pig

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

Oreo

Guinea Pig

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

Say hello to Arancione! He was recently transported from another shelter in Maryland and is ready for his new home.

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Arancione

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Male

Age 8 Years

Arancione

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Male

Age 8 Years

Daisy
3 Years Old
Spayed Female

Introducing Daisy! As beautiful as her flowery name suggests, Daisy is also just as sensitive. She came to us from an overcrowded kennel situation in TX and we know very little about her history, but we do know that she has been sweet with the adoption staff here. With some patience and an adopter who can take a gentle approach to helping her settle in, we know she’ll blossom into the best pup she can be! Daisy is looking for a lower-traffic home. She could potentially live with older children who have some shy dog skills under their belt, potentially cats, or another well-matched dog.

If you think this dog could be a good match for your home and would like to learn more, stop by our Boston Adoption Center. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-3pm – no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available dogs.

Preparing your home for your new dog or puppy ahead of time can help ease the transition for your new pet and set you both up for success should there be a dog that’s a good match! To learn more about how to make the first few weeks with your new dog or puppy the most successful it can be, please visit www.mspca.org/petresources.

For more information on our adoption process, please visit https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/how-to-adopt/

Please note, in an effort to keep the stress levels reduced for the dogs in our care, our dog kennel areas will not be open to walk through. Interested adopters will work with a matchmaker on staff to determine which dog(s) they’re interested in – and if we can identify a match, potential adopters will be able to meet those dogs outside of the kennel. Cat and small animal areas will remain open to walk through.

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Daisy

Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier

Location Boston

Gender Female

Age 3 Years

Daisy

Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier

Location Boston

Gender Female

Age 3 Years

Budgerigars, the most common parakeet we see, are native to Australia where they live in massive flocks in the grasslands. Parakeets tend to be docile, gentle, can be easy to tame and can even talk! Despite their small size, these birds can have large vocabularies and can make a wonderful training companion. We recommend that parakeets live in pairs or groups whenever possible. Parakeets can live up to 7-15 years with proper nutrition and care, and can be a loyal companion.

We recommend a cage that is at least 27”x24” (Width x depth) with a maximum of ½” bar spacing. Cages should include lots of perches, trays for food/water and lots of toys for enrichment. Nests can be provided but should be removed if any females begin to lay eggs. We do not recommend a seed only diet as it can lead to malnutrition and other potential issues, please consult your vet for specific diet recommendations.

The needs of each parakeet are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the parakeet you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice.

* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.

* If you are not ready to adopt, but are in a position to donate, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsgift .

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Paraket 21

Parakeet

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Unknown

Age 3 Years

Paraket 21

Parakeet

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Unknown

Age 3 Years

Meet Glove, the charming 6-year-old Akita mix with a unique personality waiting to blossom in the right home. This handsome fellow might take a little time to warm up to new faces, preferring space until he feels comfortable. But once you’ve earned his trust, get ready for a loyal companion who loves nothing more than leaning in for chest and chin scratches. Glove’s playful side emerges as he bounces around, inviting you to engage in joyful antics. With patience and understanding, Glove promises to become your steadfast friend, bringing warmth and affection to your life. Are you ready to welcome this sweet soul into your home?

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Glove

Akita Mix

Location Salem

Gender Male

Age 6 Years

Glove

Akita Mix

Location Salem

Gender Male

Age 6 Years

Maisy
9 Weeks Old
Catahoula Mix

Maisy is a cute and snuggly puppy who can’t wait to find her very own family! This precious pup loves to play and romp around, but enjoys taking a nice nap with her favorite people after all the excitement. Maisy came to us with her siblings from a southern shelter and have been through a lot of transitions in their short lives. Maisy is looking for a home that can introduce her to the world in a safe and fun way and go at her own pace. We’re not sure exactly what these pups are mixed with but we think they will be medium to large sized dogs.

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Maisy

Catahoula Leopard Hound Mix

Location Boston

Gender Female

Age 2 Months

Maisy

Catahoula Leopard Hound Mix

Location Boston

Gender Female

Age 2 Months

This cat is part of our Working Cat Program! This program is for cats that are not well suited for an indoor-only type lifestyle but would thrive in environments with more space, a job, and/or less pressure from humans and other pets.

This cat originally came to us from the outdoors so we don’t know a lot about his past. While they are used to people being in somewhat close proximity to feed and care for them, these are not currently social cats but would make great ‘behind the scenes’ working cats! Interested adopters must have a safe, secure structure or barn for a working cat and be able to provide adequate time for acclimation.

If you are interested, please give us a call today!

If you would like to learn more about the Working Cat Program, or would like to fill out an application, please visit: www.mspca.org/barncat

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Daisy – Working Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Female

Age 6 Years

Daisy – Working Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Female

Age 6 Years

Meet Mario! This handsome fella came to us from a home without much history known. He can take a little time to warm up and would likely do best in a quieter home. He lived with many other cats and would likely do well living with other cats!

If you’re interested in adopting a cat, stop by Tues-Sun from 1-4 during our open hours.

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Mario

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Male

Age 1 Years

Mario

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Male

Age 1 Years

This group of parakeets are social, playful and colorful birds, that are looking for their next home! Parakeets are flock birds, so this friend needs to be adopted in a pair, group or go home to another parakeet!

If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, stop by our Boston Adoption Center. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-3pm – no appointment needed.

*Before coming to the adoption center, we ask that you have a housing unit ready, in case you end up finding an animal you’d like to adopt.

If you haven’t picked out an enclosure yet, we’d love to help! The Association of Avian Veterinarians has a chart on the minimum cage dimensions that are acceptable for housing the birds we commonly see in our adoption center. As a rule of thumb, get the largest cage you can provide—the bigger the better!

A few important recommendations

SIZE: Wire or mesh cages are preferred that are at least 1.5 to 2 times the wingspan of the bird in all directions. When a bird spreads both wings out, there should be enough room so the wings and tail are not touching any cage bars including top or bottom. The bird should be able to easily spin around on a perch without the tail hitting any cage bars including top/bottom of the cage. The cage should be big enough that the bird can fly with ease from the bottom of the cage to the top without the wings touching any cage bars or any other obstacles (like toys).

BAR SPACING: Make sure the spacing of the bars is small enough that your bird cannot escape! Select a finger or fingers that appear to be the same thickness as the bird’s wing. When checking bar spacing, if your finger or fingers (thickness) fits between the cage bar spacing, then the cage bar spacing is not proper for that bird (a bird could get harmed).

We suggest covering wire mesh platforms or bottoms with a layer of newspaper or other solid surface as exposed wire can cause abrasions to feet, as well as possibly catch and break toes and tails

Companion Birds should receive at least a half hour to an hour of interaction time with their human family; such as training, playing, and/or socially interacting.

For more wonderful information and resources please visit www.heartoffeathers.com

For more information on our adoption process, please visit https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/how-to-adopt/

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Mintu

Parakeet

Location Boston

Gender Male

Age 3 Years

Mintu

Parakeet

Location Boston

Gender Male

Age 3 Years

Ginger spice is a sweet young rabbit looking for her next home!

We recommend providing a safe indoor enclosure that allows a rabbit to stretch their legs and move around. The needs of each rabbit are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the rabbit you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice

* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.

* If you are not ready to adopt, but are in a position to donate, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsgift .

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Ginger Spice

Beveren

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Female

Age 7 Months

Ginger Spice

Beveren

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Female

Age 7 Months

Budgerigars, the most common parakeet we see, are native to Australia where they live in massive flocks in the grasslands. Parakeets tend to be docile, gentle, can be easy to tame and can even talk! Despite their small size, these birds can have large vocabularies and can make a wonderful training companion. We recommend that parakeets live in pairs or groups whenever possible. Parakeets can live up to 7-15 years with proper nutrition and care, and can be a loyal companion.

We recommend a cage that is at least 27”x24” (Width x depth) with a maximum of ½” bar spacing. Cages should include lots of perches, trays for food/water and lots of toys for enrichment. Nests can be provided but should be removed if any females begin to lay eggs. We do not recommend a seed only diet as it can lead to malnutrition and other potential issues, please consult your vet for specific diet recommendations.

The needs of each parakeet are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the parakeet you are interested in, please let us know in your inquiry! We are happy to provide guidance and advice.

* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, please click on the blue Inquire link above and fill out the form, or submit an inquiry at mspca.org/nevinsadopt. If you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.

* If you are not ready to adopt, but are in a position to donate, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsgift .

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Paraket 9

Parakeet

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Unknown

Age 3 Years

Paraket 9

Parakeet

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Unknown

Age 3 Years

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Dame

Ragdoll

Location Cape Cod

Gender Female

Age 3 Years

Dame

Ragdoll

Location Cape Cod

Gender Female

Age 3 Years

Meet Sweet Pea, our sensitive and special cat in need of a patient and understanding adopter! Transitioning to a new home can be overwhelming for her so she’s searching for someone willing to give her all the time she needs to settle in comfortably. Sweet Pea’s success hinges on adopters who can read and understand her body language, as meeting new people can be quite daunting for her.

She may find solace in a small bubble once she settles in with you. Think of her as a “pet themselves on you” kind of cat; she should always initiate interactions, and a “petting consent test” could be helpful in ensuring she’s comfortable and in control of the situation. If you’re ready to provide a loving and understanding forever home to this special kitty, come meet Sweet Pea today and embark on a journey of mutual trust and companionship.

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Sweet Pea

Domestic Shorthair

Location Salem

Gender Female

Age 2 Years

Sweet Pea

Domestic Shorthair

Location Salem

Gender Female

Age 2 Years

Azula
1 year old
Female

Meet Azula! This sweet girl is looking for her forever home with sister Toph! Azula would love a home where she has lots of space to share with her sister. She loves to munch on her Timothy hay, or take a snooze during the day. Azula and her sister are still working on sharing – so they will each need their own items (meaning 1 bowl each, and more than one hiding spot).

If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, stop by our Boston Adoption Center. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-3pm – no appointment needed.

*Before coming to the adoption center, we ask that you have a housing unit ready, in case you end up finding an animal you’d like to adopt. Guinea pigs need a minimum 6.5 sqft wire cage (30”x36”) for 1-2 guinea pigs but preferably 10.5 sqft (30”x50”) for 2 guinea pigs and a minimum 8 sqft for 3 guinea pigs but preferably 13 sqft (30”x62”). Cages must have a solid bottom and more room is always encouraged!

For more information on our adoption process, please visit https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/how-to-adopt/

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Azula

Guinea Pig

Location Boston

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

Azula

Guinea Pig

Location Boston

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

Pinky is ready to find a new home of her own! We are not sure what this
good girl is mixed with, but we think she will likely be on the larger
side. She is still learning the ropes and will need a patient family to
teach her all the doggie basics like walking on a leash and housetraining.
She could likely go to a home with another dog who could be a role model to
an annoying younger sibling. Pinky has been through lots of transitions in
her short life and is looking for a home that can help her figure out the
world in a safe and fun way!

Do you want to meet Pinky? Visit the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen
Tuesday-Sunday 12PM-4:30PM.

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Pinky

Labrador Retriever Mix

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

Pinky

Labrador Retriever Mix

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Female

Age 1 Years

Bunjamin
1yr old
Neutered male

Meet Bunjamin! Bunjamin is a curious guy who is looking for a new home! He loves to watch what is going on around him, and can be found sitting up on his hind legs, looking out at the going ons of the day. He would love a place of his own, that he can explore as much as he wants while watching all that is going on. He loves to nibble on his daily greens and would love to have a home where he can have many yummy vegetables!

If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, stop by our Boston Adoption Center. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-3pm – no appointment needed.

*Before coming to the adoption center, we ask that you have a housing unit ready, in case you end up finding an animal you’d like to adopt. We adopt our rabbits to live indoors only and in exercise pens instead of cages. Rabbits need a minimum 8 sqft of space enclosed by an exercise pen; plus access to an additional 24 sqft of space outside of their enclosure to exercise and play in for a minimum of 4 hours daily with supervision.

For more information on our adoption process, please visit https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/how-to-adopt/

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Bunjamin

American

Location Boston

Gender Male

Age 1 Years

Bunjamin

American

Location Boston

Gender Male

Age 1 Years

Spayed Female
Age: 10 Years
Black and White
Domestic Long Hair
A441072

More about Watermelon:

I was an outdoor cat who transitioned to indoor/outdoor life, and most recently I have been living indoors. Overall I appear to be a pretty sensitive lady, looking for a quiet, low-traffic home without much transition. Expectations should be kept low that I will be outgoing and snuggly. I would appreciate a safe option for spending time outdoors, but this is not required with a cat-savvy adopter who can provide appropriate enrichment.

I am easily stressed and overwhelmed during transitions, so I am looking for an adopter who is willing to give me as much time as I need to settle in … this could be a couple of days or a couple of weeks. My ultimate success will be dependent upon how well my adopter is able to read and understand my body language.

I should start in my own space … an extra bedroom or bathroom … where people and animals do not have access except to feed and clean. I should initially be left alone as I adjust. My space should include plenty of hiding spaces, ideally with access to vertical surfaces such as a cat tree or cat-proofed shelf, with easy access to a litter box, food, and water.

I should not be approached for pets or to be picked up when I am hiding or showing fearful body language. Ideally, with enough time to myself to decompress and become comfortable in my new surroundings, I will begin to relax and move around more freely while my adopter is in the room with me. Only once I am confidently moving about my closed environment and I remain confident with relaxed body language when my adopter is in the room with me should I be given gradual access to more of the home.

Meeting new people can be very overwhelming for me. It is possible I may only ever be comfortable with those in my small bubble. My adopter should be comfortable with a cat who may not ever want to expand their social circle. I should be given the option to stay in a different space when visitors come over.

I should be thought of as a `pet themselves on you` kind of cat until I am comfortable, meaning I should always be allowed to initiate an interaction versus reaching out to pet me. Use `pet consent tests`.

My adopter should have a relationship with a fear-free vet who can help my adopter come up with a handling plan that will reduce stress for everyone and keep everyone safe.

The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon – 4:30pm, with no appointment needed to meet available cats.

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Watermelon

Domestic Longhair

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Female

Age 10 Years

Watermelon

Domestic Longhair

Location Nevins Farm

Gender Female

Age 10 Years

Meet Alan and Keke, the dynamic feline duo ready to bring double the love and joy into your home! These two bonded cats have been inseparable since day one and are hoping to continue their journey together with a loving family. Alan, the charming male, is a poster cat for easygoing affection, showering anyone who crosses his path with love and purrs. His counterpart, Keke, is a bit more reserved at first but quickly warms up with Alan by her side, finding her confidence in their unbreakable bond. Together, they make the perfect pair of low-maintenance companions, enriching your life with their unique personalities and unwavering devotion. If you’re ready to open your heart and home to this dynamic duo, prepare for a lifetime of purrs, cuddles, and unforgettable moments with Alan and Keke.

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Alan

Domestic Shorthair

Location Salem

Gender Male

Age 1 Years

Alan

Domestic Shorthair

Location Salem

Gender Male

Age 1 Years

Darren
4 months old
Intact male guinea pig

Joe and Darren are a pair of young boars who still have a lot to learn about the world. Humans are still a little scary for them so they are looking for a patient adopter who will let Joe and Darren settle in at their own pace and not put pressure on them to interact right away. With some time to decompress and A LOT of veggies, these boys will grow into lovely little companions.

If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, stop by our Boston Adoption Center. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-3pm – no appointment needed.

*Before coming to the adoption center, we ask that you have a housing unit ready, in case you end up finding an animal you’d like to adopt. Guinea pigs need a minimum 6.5 sqft wire cage (30”x36”) for 1-2 guinea pigs but preferably 10.5 sqft (30”x50”) for 2 guinea pigs and a minimum 8 sqft for 3 guinea pigs but preferably 13 sqft (30”x62”). Cages must have a solid bottom and more room is always encouraged!

For more information on our adoption process, please visit https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/how-to-adopt/

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Darren

Guinea Pig

Location Boston

Gender Male

Age 5 Months

Darren

Guinea Pig

Location Boston

Gender Male

Age 5 Months

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Leo

Pit Bull Terrier Mix

Location Salem

Gender Male

Age 4 Months

Leo

Pit Bull Terrier Mix

Location Salem

Gender Male

Age 4 Months

Drake
5 Months
Male

Meet Drake! This little boy is searching for his new forever home! Hamsters are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during the “dawn” and “dusk” hours. During the day Drake is often sleeping, cozy in his hiding hole, or in a den of his own making. During his waking hours, he can be found exploring his enclosure, packing snacks into his cheeks and hiding them, or running on his wheel.

If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, stop by our Boston Adoption Center. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-3pm – no appointment needed.

*Before coming to the adoption center, we ask that you have a housing unit ready, in case you end up finding an animal you’d like to adopt. Hamsters need a minimum 12”x12”x20” wire cage or 20 gallon aquarium for 1-3 hamsters (ideally with mesh topper and multiple levels).

For more information on our adoption process, please visit https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/how-to-adopt/

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Drake

Hamster

Location Boston

Gender Female

Age 4 Months

Drake

Hamster

Location Boston

Gender Female

Age 4 Months

Lucky’s days as the neighborhood tomcat might be over, but he hopes his days as your feline friend are just beginning! Lucky’s life up until now has been spent living outdoors in an area with many cats. While he’s been known to mingle with many of the female felines, he’s ready to put his bachelor life behind him. Lucky’s neighborhood caretakers describe him as sweet, lovable boy who wants plenty of snacks and pets. While the other cats in his colony prefer to live a life separate from humans, Lucky’s caretakers are pretty sure he’d like a human family to cozy up with.

In the shelter, Lucky’s been slow to open up as it’s his first time living indoors! After he has a chance to get to know you and get more comfortable, he’ll lean into pets and purr – especially if you have tasty treats! Lucky could succeed as an indoor/outdoor house cat, or might be a great fit if you’re looking for a friendly barn cat! He seems to enjoy other felines, too, so would be happy to have kitty roommates.

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Lucky

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Male

Age 2 Years

Lucky

Domestic Shorthair

Location Cape Cod

Gender Male

Age 2 Years