2 of 3 Closed MSPCA Shelters to Reopen

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By Associated Press

Story Published: Apr 30, 2009 at 11:39 AM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 30, 2009 at 11:39 AM EDT

Two of the three adoption centers the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced it was closing because of the economy will remain open under new management.

The MSPCA announced Thursday its Springfield center that closed March 31 has been sold for $1.2 million to the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society and will reopen Aug. 1.

The organization's Martha's Vineyard facility, scheduled to close Friday, will be leased at no cost to the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard, a government/private cooperation.

MSPCA president Carter Luke said the closures were necessary because the nonprofit lost $11.5 million from its endowment because of the recession.

The MSPCA is still trying to find a way to keep its Brockton center open.

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