Adopt

My name is Ken-In Foster!

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Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $299

This helps Dakin Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red
Age
10 years old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
77304
Hair Length

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Ken came to Dakin as a stray, but from the moment his finder fed him, it was clear that he was definitely pet material! He has been in foster care and has proved to be an easygoing and incredibly loving boy who adores being with people. He loves being petted and doesn't have a preference as to where it happens, as long as it is happening! He will dig his head right into pets, contently purring away. Ken has only one eye and that eye is cloudy/blind, but as soon as you enter the room and speak to him, he has no trouble finding his person. He's a little hesitant about navigating laps, but is trying to get the hang of it. Human knees are rocky terrain! He tolerates being picked up but doesn't love it. When you don't see well, just being suddenly swept off your feet can be startling. So far, Ken hasn't met a person he hasn't loved, including the resident teens. He's just crazy about them! He hasn't been observed playing or running around, but his kitty GPS is pretty good otherwise--he finds the litterbox and his favorite humans, no problem at all! Maybe Ken can't see you with his eyes, but he can see you with his heart. Open your heart to him. You won't regret it.


Ready to Adopt?

You have two options:

#1- VISIT IN PERSON
Come during our open adoption hours: Tuesday - Saturday,12:30 - 3:00pm. You’ll be able to meet available cats in the shelter.
(Cats in foster care are not available for in-person visits.)

#2- ADOPT REMOTELY OR PLACE A 24-HOUR HOLD**
If you’re ready to adopt without meeting the cat first, or you’d like to place a non-refundable $25 hold to reserve a cat for 24 hours, just call or email us: (413) 781-4000 x 1 springfield@dakinhumane.org. We are often helping other clients when you call, but we return voicemails and emails within 24 hours.

**Holds are not available on Saturdays and during adoption events.
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All cat adoption fees include;
-spay/neuter
-rabies vaccine
-current distemper vaccines (may need additional boosters with your veterinarian)
-FeLV/FIV blood test
-microchip implanted & registered to the adopter
-treatment of fleas/ticks/ear mites
-veterinary exam and health certificate at Dakin
-free vet exam within 30 days after adoption with participating veterinarians
Most pets have also received other medical care while with us. Your veterinarian may recommend additional health care for your new pet.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
77304
Contact
visit us Tues-Sat 12:30-3
Email
Address
171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Either visit in person, or apply on our website!

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

Go meet their pets

Meet our pets at 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA. We're open 12:30-3 Tuesday-Saturday, no appointment needed!

If the pet you are interested in is listed as being in foster care, they are not available to visit at the shelter; call us at 413-781-4000. Due to high call volume, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a return call.

More about this shelter

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.

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