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Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center

Animal shelter in Springfield, MA

The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center provides comprehensive animal control services and programs to our communities for the protection of animals, public health and safety, and the environment.

The Thomas J. O’Connor facility believes in providing a second chance to animals that are not reclaimed by an owner. Our center has a full-service adoption service, a service rarely offered through municipal animal control programs. TJO has an in-house veterinarian four days per week, responsible for shelter animal wellness and sterilization surgery. Adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and screened for other health concerns. Each animal is then placed into the adoption area to await a new home. Every animal is microchipped at the time of adoption.

Contact —
Email info@tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com
Phone (413) 781-1484
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Address
627 Cottage Street
Springfield, MA 01104
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627 Cottage Street

Springfield, MA 01104

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Adoptable pets at Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center

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

Brussels Griffon

Male, Adult
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on STORM's adoption status with email updates.
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STORM

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on NOELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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NOELLA

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on BALTO's adoption status with email updates.
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BALTO

Siberian Husky

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on JANET's adoption status with email updates.
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JANET

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on BAGHEERA's adoption status with email updates.
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BAGHEERA

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on PUMPKIN's adoption status with email updates.
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PUMPKIN

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Springfield, MA
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Shelter FAQs

Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke.

Additional adoption info

Our shelter operates on a walk-in, first come, first served basis. The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the Animal Welfare Specialists facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU!

What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion:

Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another.

It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a
10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period.

Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal.

Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs.

BEFORE YOU COMMIT: Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle!

We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!

http://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Jace's adoption status with email updates.
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Jace

American Pit Bull Terrier/Golden Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Griswold, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Ollie (SPECIAL NEEDS) & (BONDED PAIR)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ollie (SPECIAL NEEDS) & (BONDED PAIR)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 13 yrs 7 mos
Bolton, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Rottweiler

Male, 4 mos
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Taffy MEET 1/10's adoption status with email updates.
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Taffy MEET 1/10

Labrador Retriever

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

Mastiff/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Young
Springfield, MA

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