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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
Email —
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 Steel's adoption status with email updates.
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Steel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Platinum's adoption status with email updates.
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Platinum

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Snowflake - I'm in fostercare!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Snowflake - I'm in fostercare!

English Spot/American

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

Domestic Longhair

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Burr's adoption status with email updates.
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Burr

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 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 COFFEE's adoption status with email updates.
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COFFEE

Goat

Female, Senior
Westhampton, MA
We'll also keep you updated on HIGHWAY's adoption status with email updates.
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HIGHWAY

Anatolian Shepherd

Male, 5 mos
Glastonbury, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Labrador Retriever/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Anyla & Naomie - BONDED PAIR's adoption status with email updates.
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Anyla & Naomie - BONDED PAIR

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
E. Brookfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on bulldog's adoption status with email updates.
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bulldog

English Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Torrington, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Plainfield, CT

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