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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 Lola - fee waived!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lola - fee waived!

Lionhead

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Jacky $199- In Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Jacky $199- In Foster

Beagle

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Baby- $99's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby- $99

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Winter's adoption status with email updates.
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Winter

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 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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DOLLY

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

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We'll also keep you updated on Kringle in CT's adoption status with email updates.
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Kringle in CT

German Shorthaired Pointer

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Terry's adoption status with email updates.
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Terry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on Jade's adoption status with email updates.
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Jade

Australian Cattle Dog/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Young
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