Mass. animal shelter sees record number of horse surrenders

METHUEN – Officials at a shelter for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals say 2010 has been the third year in a row they have received a record number of horses given up by their owners.

MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen said Monday that 74 horses have already been surrendered to the non-profit this year – eclipsing last year’s record of 70 equines. Read More…


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