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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
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 George - $50's adoption status with email updates.
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George - $50

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Tigger- $50's adoption status with email updates.
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Tigger- $50

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Gizzy- $50's adoption status with email updates.
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Gizzy- $50

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Mya - $50's adoption status with email updates.
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Mya - $50

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Nene - $50's adoption status with email updates.
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Nene - $50

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Husky

Female, 3 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 Wilson's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilson

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

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

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

St. Bernard/Boxer

Male, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on 102- Tin Man's adoption status with email updates.
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102- Tin Man

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

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