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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 King Julien's adoption status with email updates.
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King Julien

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Blackjack's adoption status with email updates.
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Blackjack

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Pineapple with Hinata's adoption status with email updates.
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Pineapple with Hinata

Guinea Pig

Female, 3 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Jack-In Foster 's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack-In Foster

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Hinata with Pineapple's adoption status with email updates.
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Hinata with Pineapple

Guinea Pig

Female, 3 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Finn-In Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Finn-In Foster

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Paris's adoption status with email updates.
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Paris

Pomeranian/Chihuahua

Female, 8 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Mishmish-$199's adoption status with email updates.
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Mishmish-$199

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 yrs
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 205 - Travis's adoption status with email updates.
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205 - Travis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Gwinnie - *By Appointment*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gwinnie - *By Appointment*

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
E. Brookfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 11 mos
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Edda's adoption status with email updates.
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Edda

Belgian Malinois

Female, Young
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Mandy JoC*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mandy JoC*

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 5 mos
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Hartford, CT

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