Check out our sister brand, Kinship, for vet chat, a nutrition calculator, basic obedience training, and (much) more. So you're never flying solo in this pet parenting thing.
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 steps
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
Either visit in person, or apply on our website!
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
Take the Pet Home
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.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
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.