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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

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Adoptable pets at Dakin Humane Society

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Dolly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Springfield, MA
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Mia

Chinese Crested

Female, 5 yrs
Springfield, MA
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Erend

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 mos
Springfield, MA
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Kotallo

Domestic Longhair

Female, 2 mos
Springfield, MA
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Varl

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 mos
Springfield, MA
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Aloy

Domestic Longhair

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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Avery & EJ (Bonded Pair)

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