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Dakin Humane Society

Animal shelter in Springfield, MA

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.

Contact visit us Tues-Sat 12:30-3
Email
Address
171 Union St
Springfield, MA 01105
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Meet their adoptable pets

171 Union St

Springfield, MA 01105

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Dakin Humane Society

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

Mixed Breed (Large)/Border Collie

Male, 9 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Cheese Pizza's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheese Pizza

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Safari's adoption status with email updates.
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Safari

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

Blanc de Hotot

Male, 9 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie Brown with Peggy Jean's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie Brown with Peggy Jean

Parakeet - Quaker

Male, 8 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom w/ Bubbles & Buttercup - We're in foster!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom w/ Bubbles & Buttercup - We're in foster!

Guinea Pig

Female, 7 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Rolly-In Foster $199's adoption status with email updates.
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Rolly-In Foster $199

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Fame w/ Blueberry & Cappuccino's adoption status with email updates.
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Fame w/ Blueberry & Cappuccino

Guinea Pig

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Springfield, MA

Shelter FAQs

Massachusetts

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 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

https://www.dakinhumane.org

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

American Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Warren, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Toffee's adoption status with email updates.
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Toffee

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 8 mos
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Scrappy's adoption status with email updates.
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Scrappy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Caroline's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Caroline

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN RIVER's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN RIVER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Andover, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Ghost's adoption status with email updates.
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Ghost

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 6 mos
E. Brookfield, MA

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