Humane Society & Shelter - SouthCoast

Animal shelter in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

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Address

31 Ventura Drive, Dartmouth, MA 02747

Hours of Operation

    Monday: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Tuesday: Closed
    Wednesday-Saturday: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

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Adoptable Pets at Humane Society & Shelter - SouthCoast

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Radar

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs

Dartmouth, MA

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Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
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Clemintine

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 yr

Dartmouth, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Lilly

Chihuahua

Female, 8 yrs

Dartmouth, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Sky

Cattle Dog

Female, 9 mos

Dartmouth, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
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Koda

Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs

Dartmouth, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
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Thea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos

Dartmouth, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Lili

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos

Dartmouth, MA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Cam

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos

Dartmouth, MA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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jere

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos

Dartmouth, MA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs

501(c3) serving the animals of the greater New Bedford and Fall River areas.
Greater New Bedford and Fall River areas.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

All dogs dogs/puppies- $600,
*adoption fee for dogs and puppies includes, spay/neuter, age appropriate core vaccines, worming, heartworm test (over 6 months), first month heartworm preventative, rabies shot (over 3 months), flea treatment, microchip,

Cats- $240 - 1 year and over
Kittens -$290- 1 year and under
*adoption fee for cats and kittens includes spay/neuter, rabies shot (if old enough) age appropriate core vaccines, combo testing, worming, flea treatment, and cardboard pet carrier.

Adoption application

https://hsssc.org/adoption/

Pets at shelters and rescues near Humane Society & Shelter - SouthCoast

Lighthouse Animal Shelter

596 Hathaway Rd., New Bedford, MA 02740

Cause for Paws

11 Ridgewood Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739

Skyllers Dog and Cat Rescue

LAKEVILLE, MA 02347

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Star Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs

Fall River, MA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Blue

Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy

Little Compton, RI

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Cheddar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs

Fall River, MA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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