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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
Website
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 Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Jacky - $199's adoption status with email updates.
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Jacky - $199

Beagle

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Toboggan 's adoption status with email updates.
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Toboggan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Igloo 's adoption status with email updates.
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Igloo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter $99's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter $99

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
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 Beau's adoption status with email updates.
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Beau

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Snoop Dogg's adoption status with email updates.
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Snoop Dogg

Pit Bull Terrier/Poodle (Standard)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Vander (Paulie)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Vander (Paulie)

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on CLAIRE's adoption status with email updates.
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CLAIRE

Mixed Breed (Small)/Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs
East Windsor, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Ward's adoption status with email updates.
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Ward

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Windsor Locks, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Deano's adoption status with email updates.
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Deano

Retriever (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
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