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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 Butter-$99 In Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Butter-$99 In Foster

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Safari- $199's adoption status with email updates.
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Safari- $199

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Ambrose's adoption status with email updates.
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Ambrose

Finch

Female 1 yr 2 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Fame with Blueberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Fame with Blueberry

Guinea Pig

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Butternut-$99's adoption status with email updates.
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Butternut-$99

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Guinea Pig

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Stuffing's adoption status with email updates.
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Stuffing

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 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 Steris's adoption status with email updates.
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Steris

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Meriden, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Tex's adoption status with email updates.
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Tex

Shih Poo

Male, 3 yrs
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on DESIREE's adoption status with email updates.
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DESIREE

Great Dane

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
East Windsor, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Toffee's adoption status with email updates.
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Toffee

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 8 mos
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Jenny's adoption status with email updates.
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Jenny

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Dinah's adoption status with email updates.
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Dinah

Boxer/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Hartford, CT

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