Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center in Springfield, Massachusetts
About Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center
Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center is an animal control in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Mutt Rescue, Inc, about 3.0 mi away.
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42.14216, -72.53066
What Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center does
- Pet adoption Yes
- 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
- Mutt Rescue, Inc102 Grove St, Chicopee, MAAnimal rescue3.0 mi
- Bellas Family Foundation222 Allen St, Springfield, MAAnimal rescue3.5 mi
- Dakin Humane Society171 Union St, Springfield, MAHumane society3.9 mi
- Wilbraham Animal Control240 Springfield St, Wilbraham, MAAnimal control4.3 mi
- West Springfield Animal Control26 Central St, West Springfield, MAAnimal control5.4 mi
- Westfield Regional Animal Shelter178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MAAnimal shelter9.8 mi
- Good Dog Rescue54 Hazard Ave Ste 139, Enfield, CTAnimal rescue11 mi
- Belchertown Animal Control165 George Hannum St, Belchertown, MAAnimal control11 mi
- Milltown Animal Control125 Palmer Rd, Monson, MAAnimal control12 mi
- Greyhound Options43 Sczygiel Rd, Ware, MAAnimal shelter13 mi
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Where is Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center located?
Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center is at 627 Cottage St, Springfield, MA 01104 in Hampden County.
What are the hours of Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (413) 781-1484 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center?
Start on tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com, 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 Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center?
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.
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- 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.