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These pets are at the MSCPA at Nevins Farm in Methuen and in need of good homes.
Roxanne is an 8-year-old spayed female domestic cat who gets along with everyone. Benji is a 2-year-old neutered chihuahua who is a joy to be around. Both animals need homes and can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 98-687-7453 or visit mspca.org.
Inca is a New Zealand rabbit at Nevins Farm in Methuen. Staff says she can be more like a dog than a bunny at times and is very affectionate. Scrappy is a 10-month-old lovable pup and the MSPCA is raising money to pay for his hip surgery. Come meet both animals at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit mspca.org. 
Strawberry is a lovable house cat that likes to play but is a little shy. Strawberry is a happy little pup that would be a perfect lap dog. Both animals can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit mspca.org.
Princeton is a small domestic house cat and loves to play and be petted. Little Debbie is a minature pinscher who is blind but would make a lovable pet. Both animals can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit mspca.org.
Captain is an affectionate cat who loves people and loves to cuddle. Scrappy is a big loving dog who adores people. These pets are both available for adoption at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen. Call 978-687-7453 for more information.
Lucy is a beautiful 3-year-old rabbit and she would do great in a home setting. Marble is a fluffy two-year old neutered male who gets along with chlidren and is very affectionate. Both animals can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit mspca.org.  
This week, we're mixing things up a bit. The MSPCA at Nevins Farm at 400 Broadway, Methuen, recently got a bunch of hamsters and rats from pet hoarders. The hamsters vary in color, although they are all females. And contrary to public perception, domestic rats are said to make very good pets. For more information, call 978-687-7453.
Come visit Koko and Minnie. Koko is a 10-year-old yorkie-poodle mix who is a joy to be around. Minnie is a 2-year-old domestic cat that is personable and likes to play. She’s tolerable with children but does not like other cats. Both animals can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit mspca.org.
Shelley is a one-year-old lovable stray that, unfortunately, needs a leg brace but should be getting it taken off soon. Jack is a Jack Russell Terrier that loves people and but can be a nervous pup. Both animals can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit mspca.org.
Gracie is a 2-year-old pit bull and an energetic pup. Peanut is a 1 to 2-year-old long-haired domestic cat who is good with other cats but would probably not be good in a home with small children. Both of these animals can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit mspca.org.
Allie is a lovable boxer mix who loves to sing and go for walks. Saber is an affectionate cat who loves to cuddle. What do Allie and Saber want for the holidays? Like the many other pets at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, they want new loving homes. Call 978-687-7453 for more information.
These lovable pets are all available for adoption at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit mspca.org.
What better way to celebrate the holidays than to gain a furry family member that needs your love. And here are two that you might want to consider.  Batman is a 1-year-old domestic cat with a sweet personality and a playful attitude. He is high energy and would do well with other animals. Fival is a 1 year, 7-month-old pitbull mix with a lovable charm but would probably do best in an adult-only home. Both animals can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit mspca.org.
Lexie is a lovable pitbull who loves to cuddle and go for walks outside. Lola as an affectionate cat who loves to spend time with people. Both of these pets are available for adoption at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen. Call 978-687-7453 for more information.
Come meet Tiger Lilly and Brenna. Tiger Lilly is a lovable cat with a beautiful coat and needs a home. Brenna is an energetic pup that has been at Nevins Farm for a little while now. Both animals would love to meet you.  These pets can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. Find out more by calling 98-687-7453 or visiting www.mspca.org.
Starr is a 6-year-old lab mix and is an overall sweet girl and would like to be the only dog in the house. Nevie is shy cat but, like Starr, a sweet girl and great companion.  Both animals need homes and can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm at 400 Broadway St., Methuen. For more information call 978-687-7453 or visit www.mspca.org. 
Taylor is an affectionate and talkative chocolate Siamese cat. Aly is a mellow and cuddly German shepherd mix. They are among many pets at the MSPCA at Nevins Far, 400 Broadway, Methuen, in need of homes. Call 978-687-7453 for more information.
Orion is a 5-year-old pit bull that is very playful and is better around older kids. Sarge is an very affectionate 8-year-old domestic long hair cat. Both of these animals need homes. Both animals can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway St., Methuen. Call 978-687-7453 for more information or visit mspca.org.
Ally is an 8-year-old shepherd/pit bull mix and loves to play but would probably like to be the only dog in the house. ABC (A Beautiful Cat) is a 3-year-old nuetered male cat that is also a joy to be around. Both animals need homes and can be found at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm at 100 Broadway St., Methuen. Call 978-687-7453 for more information or visit mspca.org.
Brownie is an affectionate dog who loves curling up with people and playing. Christie Road is a young playful cat who loves to play as well. These are two of the many pets available for adoption at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen. Call 978-687-7453 for more information.

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