Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Massachusetts
About Dakin Humane Society
Dakin Humane Society is a humane society in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Bellas Family Foundation, about 1.4 mi away.
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42.09992, -72.58256
What Dakin Humane Society does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Bellas Family Foundation222 Allen St, Springfield, MAAnimal rescue1.4 mi
- West Springfield Animal Control26 Central St, West Springfield, MAAnimal control2.1 mi
- Mutt Rescue, Inc102 Grove St, Chicopee, MAAnimal rescue3.9 mi
- Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center627 Cottage St, Springfield, MAAnimal control3.9 mi
- Wilbraham Animal Control240 Springfield St, Wilbraham, MAAnimal control6.9 mi
- Good Dog Rescue54 Hazard Ave Ste 139, Enfield, CTAnimal rescue7.7 mi
- Westfield Regional Animal Shelter178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MAAnimal shelter8.2 mi
- East Windsor, CT Animal Control27 Mill St, Broad Brook, CTAnimal control13 mi
- Hole In One Animal Rescue54 Rainbow Rd, East Granby, CTAnimal rescue13 mi
- East Granby Animal Control9 Center St, East Granby, CTAnimal control13 mi
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Where is Dakin Humane Society located?
Dakin Humane Society is at 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105 in Hampden County.
What are the hours of Dakin Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (413) 781-4000 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Dakin Humane Society?
Start on dakinhumane.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Dakin Humane Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- The First 30 Days With a Rescue DogA week-by-week plan for decompression, routines, house training, the first vet visit and the behaviors that are normal early on.