Shane is a sweet 6 year old Nigerian Dwarf wether. He is the patriarch of our boy herd and is quite social with people.
Goats are herd animals and need the company of other goats to be healthy and happy. We are looking for adopters who can take at least a pair of goats or have an existing herd at home that they’d like to expand. Interested adopters should have housing for their goats to include proper shelter from the elements and fencing to contain these notorious escape artists. As they say – if it can’t hold water, it can’t hold a goat!
All goats are up to date on their medical needs, but will need routine maintenance moving forward for things like hoof trims and yearly vaccines.
Interested in adding a hilarious and sweet group of goats to your home? Fill out an adoption form by clicking the “Inquire” button and a staff member will reach out to discuss!
Sex: Mare
Color: Buckskin paint
Breed: Quarter Pony
Age: 21 Years
Weight: 855 lbs
Height: 13.1 hh
Adoption fee: $250*
*Adoption fees are subject to change based on current specials and may increase with training.
Buggsy is a cute and flashy paint mare who would make an adorable addition to your barn! We are looking for a companion-only home for Buggsy along with her best gal pal Muffin.
Buggsy has settled into our program at Nevins really nicely and is easy to halter in her stall, lead to her paddock, and catch for turn in. She is an easy keeper (as most ponies are) and seems quite hardy and healthy! We don’t have a full picture of her history, but as far as we know she came from an auction in Oklahoma and hasn’t done much ridden work in her life. She would be best suited to just hang out and be your best friend from the ground!
Buggsy is patient for vet care and enjoys being groomed and fussed over. She seems to really like her cozy stall this winter, but could likely handle living out 24/7 with adequate shelter and blanketing in bad weather.
Hi … I am Milo, and a few days ago I was flown up from Ft. Worth Texas to find my forever home here in New England. We have no history for me, and I am a bit scared right now, having been through such transition over the past week.
I will need a slow introduction to my new home, litter box, and any existing pets while I settle in and become comfortable in my new surroundings.
The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon – 3:00pm, with no appointment needed to meet available cats.
Meet Egg Roll! Just like her name sake, this sweet lady is a world of delight enclosed in a perfect wrapper. Where your typical egg roll might have a delicious cabbage filling, this Egg Roll is full to the brim with a sweet disposition and a dozen year of finely crafted cat-nap habits. On the outside, this Egg Roll trades the traditional golden fried wrapper for a gorgeous gray and white fur coat.
Egg Roll has FLUTD, a common urinary condition in cats, so a relationship with a vet is a must to make sure this girl is comfortable and feeling her best! And since Egg Roll is a bit overstuffed, a diet to lose some extra weight will do wonders for her health.
If you’re a fan of Egg Roll (who wouldn’t be) and want to add a sweet older feline to your home, come by our Cape shelter 1-4pm Tuesday through Sunday!
This 12 year old spayed female cat is looking for her new home. Stoney is a bit on the shy side so
would do best in a very quiet home with a low key lifestyle (not a lot of visitors/comings and goings).
She would need some time to adjust to her new surroundings. She has a good history of living with an another cat, but a slow intro into the home with other cats would be very beneficial for her. In her own time once she gets to know her person, she is very affectionate.
Feel free to stop by the shelter during open hours (Tuesdays thru Sundays 1pm to 3pm) if you’re interested in adopting Stoney
Finches have a wonderful voice, and can be a joy to watch, but tend not to be a “hands on” bird. Native to Australia, finches can live up to 10 years with proper nutrition and care. We recommend that finches live in pairs or groups whenever possible.
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. As a result of finches being a “hands off” bird they tend to spend much of their lives inside their cage, so we heavily recommend investing in a very spacious cage with lots of enrichment.
The needs of each finch are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the finch 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 .
Meet Maximus, a gentle giant with a heart of gold! Despite his size, Maximus is a true softie at heart, radiating warmth and kindness wherever he goes. His playful soul brings a sense of joy and lightness to every interaction, whether he’s engaging in a spirited game of fetch or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll by your side. Maximus’s friendly disposition extends to his canine companions as well, as he’s great with other dogs, making him an ideal candidate for a furry friend or two. With his gentle nature and loving spirit, Maximus is ready to bring endless love and companionship to a forever home where he’ll be cherished for the sweetheart that he is.
Meet Puffin! He is 8 months old and is ready for his new home! He can be worried in new situations and is looking for someone to give him time and space to feel cozy/comfortable but once he’s opened up, he gets excited easily and loves to play! While he and his adopters get to know each other, his bubble should be kept small and predictable. Additionally, his adopters should be prepared for all things puppy: housetraining, puppy-proofing, and working on fine-tuning his manners using a gentle approach. Any kids in the home should be old enough to give him space while he’s settling in, and to participate in training once he’s more comfortable in the home.
Interested in adopting a dog? Stop by our open hours to speak with our staff!
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/
Adoption fee: $250*
*Adoption fees are subject to change based on current specials and may increase with training.
Meet Albert aka Albie! He and his old pal Walter are the cutest little old ponies we’ve ever met.
Albert leads well and has settled nicely into his routine of turning out for the day and coming in to our cozy barn for the evening. He and Walter share a paddock, a stall, and their meals – they are best buds! Albie’s teeth are quite worn, so he requires a soaked diet, but he is at a healthy weight and seems to be a relatively easy keeper. He does require a little extra medical maintenance due to his advanced age, but nothing out of the ordinary for a 25+ year old distinguished gentleman. Albert is patient for vet and farrier care.
These two little pony geldings would love a quiet spot to retire together. They are both very friendly, curious, and gentle. And they love a good grooming session! We haven’t turned them out with any other horses given their age and specific diet, but they could easily share a fenceline with friends. If you have experience with older ponies, these two guys could be a great match for you!
Spayed Female
Age: 1 Year
Orange
Domestic Short Hair
A441642
More about Hazel:
I am a young, social and cuddly girl. I previously lived with three other cats and did well with them, as well as visitors, including young kids. I have good litter box manners!
The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 3:00pm, with no appointment needed to meet available cats.
Compatibility:
Cats: Yes
Dogs: No history
Kids: Yes
This distinguished gentleman is already pretty adorable on his own, but he makes himself even cuter by carrying around a stuffed animal with him wherever he goes! He and his emotional support plushie would love to go to a home where he can frolic around and show off how much energy he has! He does seem to have some visual impairment, so it will be a good idea to have a solid relationship with your vet for his ongoing care. If this active guy sounds like your knight in shining armor, come check him out!
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 thats 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 are 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.
Guinea pigs can make wonderful pets! They are very social creatures which means that they generally need at least one companion! Of course guinea pigs should only be kept with other piggies of the same sex. A pair of guinea pigs needs at minimum 10.5 sq. feet of cage space, or roughly 30″ x 50″ with a solid bottom, but more room is always encouraged! Guinea pigs can be quite noisy which can be lovely as long as you are expecting it!
* 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 .
Meet Monday, a vibrant and spirited girl with a heart as big as her energy! From the moment you meet her, it’s clear that she’s a bundle of joy just waiting to brighten your days. With her enthusiastic nature and affectionate disposition, Monday is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a constant source of love and companionship.
Monday is always ready for a game of fetch or a romp in the yard, her bouncy demeanor adding an extra dose of cheer to every activity. While she may still be polishing up her manners, her eagerness to please and her happy-go-lucky attitude make her a joy to be around.
Monday is not just a people person – she’s also a dog’s best friend. she can play for hours, frolicking and enjoying the company of her furry pals. One of Monday’s greatest joys is showering her people with love and affection. Whether it’s snuggling up on the couch for some quality cuddle time or offering gentle kisses as tokens of her adoration, Monday’s affectionate nature knows no limits. Monday is sure to steal the hearts of all who meet her.
Introducing our resident low-rider, Rocky! At just 10 months old, this handsome guy is a social butterfly who loves meeting new people and loves to go for walks where he can run and sniff around.
While Rocky is still mastering his housebreaking skills, he’s eager to learn and with consistency and lots of “good boys!” and treats, he’ll be a pro in no time. Like many puppies, he can be destructive when left alone, so his adopters should plan for a confinement space when he can’t be fully supervised.
While he’s never lived with any other animals, he could live with a tolerant adult dog that would serve as his role model and could even live with dog-savvy cats!
Interested in adopting this sweet boy? Stop by our open hours to speak with our staff!