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To note: While most shelters have closed their doors to the public, many still meet potential adopters on dates. Please visit the shelter’s website or call for information on adopting or placing an animal at this time.
Through Pet Project, MassLive is showcasing pets available for adoption at rescue organizations’ shelters across Massachusetts. With the participation of the shelters listed below, many animals should be able to find permanent homes. Pets are adopted daily, so please contact the shelter directly if you are interested in an animal.
Shelters across Massachusetts
Dakin Humanitarian Society
Address: 171 Union Street, Springfield
Adoptions are by appointment only in Springfield. The Leverett Adoption Center remains closed for the time being.
All available animals are listed on the website. If you are interested in an animal, please submit an online request by clicking the pink “Adopt Me” button on the animal page.
Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
Address: 627 Cottage Street, Springfield
Telephone: (413) 781-1484
Adoption hours: By appointment only
Westfield Homeless Cat Project
Address: 1124, chemin East Mountain, Westfield
Hours: Adoption clinics, Thursday, 5 pm-7pm; Friday, Sunday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 11 am-3pm
Westfield Regional Animal Shelter
Address: 178 Apremont Way, Westfield
Hours: Tue-Thursday, Sat 11 am-3pm
Telephone: (413) 564-3129
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter and Adoption Center
Address: 10 Sandy Lane, Turners Falls
Hours: Mon – Fri 9 am – 2 pm or by appointment
Telephone: (413) 676-9182
Polverari / Southwick Animal Control Facility
Address: 11 Depot St., Southwick
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Telephone: (413) 569-5348, ext. 649
Berkshire Humanitarian Society
Address: 214, chemin Barker, Pittsfield
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm; Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Telephone: (413) 447-7878
Boston Animal Rescue League
Address: 10 Chandler Street, Boston
Hours: Sunday, Tuesday 2 pm-6pm; Wednesday – Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Telephone: (617) 426-9170
DAKIN HUMAN SOCIETY
Animals are available for adoption by appointment only. All available animals are listed on the website. If you are interested in an animal, apply online by clicking on the pink “Adopt Me” button on the animal page.
Esther – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Esther
Species: New Zealand Rabbit
Age: 9 months
Gender: Female
Cocoa – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Cocoa
Species: Domestic short haired cat
Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
Streusel – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Streusel
Species: Dutch Rabbit
Age: 1 year
Male gender
Gizmo and Midnight – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Gizmo & Midnight – to adopt together
Species: Abyssinian guinea pigs
Age: 1 year (both)
Gender: Female (both)
Doja – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Doja
Species: Miniature Pinscher
Age: 7 months
Gender: Female
Jasper – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Jasper – Kitten spirit
Species: Domestic short-haired kitten
Age: 4 months
Male gender
Tiny Tommy – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Little Tommy
Species: Domestic short haired cat
Age: 2 years
Male gender
Roxie – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Roxie
Species: Domestic short-haired kitten
Age: 5 months
Gender: Female
Georgia – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Georgia
Species: Domestic short haired cat
Age: 8 years old
Male gender
Oreo – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield the week of November 8, 2021.
Name: Oreo
Species: Siberian Shepherd / Husky mix
Age: 8 years old
Male gender
SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SERVICES
Anyone interested in a pet must complete a request to: www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptable-dogs/
Brewster – These animals are available from Second Chance Animal Services in Springfield.
Name: Brewster
Breed: Bulldog, English / Terrier, American Pit Bull
Age: 7 years, 9 months
Male gender
Ivy – These animals are available from Second Chance Animal Services in Springfield.
Name: Ivy
Breed: Retriever, Labrador / Mix
Age: 3 years, 11 months 11
Gender: Female
Angus – These animals are available from Second Chance Animal Services in Springfield.
Name: Angus
Breed: Domestic shorthair / Mixed
Age: 2 years
Male gender
Spunky – These animals are available from Second Chance Animal Services in Springfield.
Name: Spunky
Breed: Domestic shorthair / Mixed
Age: 2 years, 8 months
Gender: Female
Jacob – These animals are available from Second Chance Animal Services in Springfield.
Name: Jacob
Breed: Domestic shorthair / Mixed
Age: 8 years old
Male gender
Sasha – These animals are available from Second Chance Animal Services in Springfield.
Name: Sacha
Breed: German Shepherd / mix
Age: 5 years, 6 months
Gender: Female
WESTFIELD HOMELESS CAT PROJECT
Taxi – These cats are available through the Westfield Homeless Cat Project.
Name: Taxi
Breed: domestic shorthair
Male gender
Age: Kitten
Kitten – These cats are available through the Westfield Homeless Cat Project.
Name: N / A
Breed: domestic shorthair
Gender: Female
Age: Kitten
Siren – These cats are available through the Westfield Homeless Cat Project.
Name: Mermaid
Breed: domestic shorthair
Gender: Female
Age: Kitten
Ulfric – Animals available for adoption at the MSPCA – Angell.
Shia – Animals available for adoption at the MSPCA – Angell.
Name: Shiite
Breed: Australian Cattle
Location: Boston
Gender: Female
Age: 9 years old
Pablo – Animals available for adoption at the MSPCA – Angell.
Name: Pablo
Race: Plott Hound Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Male
Age: 7 months
Karma – Animals available for adoption at the MSPCA – Angell.
Name: Karma
Breed: Silky Terrier Mix
Location: Boston
Male
Age: 1 year
Billy – Animals available for adoption at the MSPCA – Angell.
Name: Billy
Race: Maltese
Location: Boston
Male
Age: 10 years