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Humane Society & Shelter - SouthCoast

Animal shelter in Dartmouth, MA

501(c3) serving the animals of the greater New Bedford and Fall River areas.

Contact
Address
31 Ventura Drive
Dartmouth, MA 02747
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Meet their adoptable pets

31 Ventura Drive

Dartmouth, MA 02747

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Adoptable pets at Humane Society & Shelter - SouthCoast

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

Beagle

Female, 6 yrs
Dartmouth, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
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Pearl

Goldendoodle

Female, 7 mos
Dartmouth, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Sam's adoption status with email updates.
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Sam

Labradoodle

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

Labradoodle

Male, 2 yrs
Dartmouth, MA

Shelter FAQs

Greater New Bedford and Fall River areas.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

All dogs dogs/puppies- $600,
*adoption fee for dogs and puppies includes, spay/neuter, age appropriate core vaccines, worming, heartworm test (over 6 months), first month heartworm preventative, rabies shot (over 3 months), flea treatment, microchip,

Cats- $240 - 1 year and over
Kittens -$290- 1 year and under
*adoption fee for cats and kittens includes spay/neuter, rabies shot (if old enough) age appropriate core vaccines, combo testing, worming, flea treatment, and cardboard pet carrier.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Society & Shelter - SouthCoast

Fairhaven Animal Shelter

Bridge Street,
Fairhaven, MA 02719

The Hope for Animals Sanctuary of Rhode Island

P.O. Box 816,
Slatersville, RI 02876

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Centerville, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Buffy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Buffy

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Young
Brockton, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Buffy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Buffy

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Young
Brockton, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
West Warwick, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Terra's adoption status with email updates.
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Terra

Foxhound/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Warren, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Little Compton, RI

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