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Dakin Humane Society

Animal shelter in Springfield, MA

Dakin Humane Society is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services to more than 20,000 animals each year.

Contact visit us Tues-Sat 12:30-3
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Phone (413) 781-4000 ext.1
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Address
171 Union St
Springfield, MA 01105
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171 Union St

Springfield, MA 01105

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Dakin Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Miracle's adoption status with email updates.
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Miracle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Whimsy-$99's adoption status with email updates.
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Whimsy-$99

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Sylvester 's adoption status with email updates.
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Sylvester

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Marley and Bob's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley and Bob

Guinea Pig

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Bob and Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bob and Marley

Guinea Pig

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Lovey 's adoption status with email updates.
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Lovey

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 8 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy- $99's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy- $99

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Springfield, MA
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Shelter FAQs

Massachusetts

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The fastest way to adopt is to visit us Tuesday-Saturday from 12:30-3!
You can also call us at 413-781-4000 x 1 and leave a message. Due to high call volume, it may take 48 hours to return your call.

Adoption application

https://www.dakinhumane.org

https://www.dakinhumane.org/donate

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We'll also keep you updated on Johnny Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Johnny Boy

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Keaton's adoption status with email updates.
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Keaton

Cinnamon

Male, Young
Andover, CT
We'll also keep you updated on SISSY's adoption status with email updates.
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SISSY

Australian Shepherd

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Norwich, CT
We'll also keep you updated on WIDGET's adoption status with email updates.
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WIDGET

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Norwich, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Fred's adoption status with email updates.
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Fred

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Winsted, CT
We'll also keep you updated on PUPPY JONI MITCHELL's adoption status with email updates.
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PUPPY JONI MITCHELL

Basset Hound

Female, Puppy
Andover, CT

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