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Friends of Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter, Inc.

Animal shelter in Pittsfield, MA

The Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter, is managed by Friends of Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter, Inc., a non-profit, 501(c)(3) public charity. We are dedicated to re-uniting stray animals from Berkshire County with their owners, providing shelter and veterinary care for animals in need, and finding loving homes for adoptable, homeless animals.

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Email staff@sonsinianimalshelter.org
Phone (413) 448-9800
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Address
875 Crane Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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875 Crane Avenue

Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Shelter FAQs

We hold stray dogs in Berkshire County, MA until they are claimed or can be adopted to their forever homes. We take in surrendered dogs and cats from surrounding areas and throughout Massachusetts.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

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The Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter believes in an adoption approach that considers important details for finding the right fit, such as a person’s home, interests and lifestyle. We then match those with an animal’s social, exercise and training needs.

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http://www.sonsinianimalshelter.org/adoption-process/

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