Dec 23, 2025 · For the fourth year in a row, first-grade students at Milton Bradley Elementary School in Springfield organized a donation drive to help the animals and programs at Dakin Humane Society.

Adopt a pet. Search the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society database, read bios, see photos and watch videos of our available pets in foster care or in our Springfield or Leverett locations.

The pets featured below are not animals at Dakin Humane Society and require direct communication through Adopt-a-Pet. This listing is a courtesy for those seeking to re-home and animal lovers …

The Community Spay/Neuter Clinic at Dakin Humane Society is the largest of its kind in New England and offers high-quality, accessible spay/neuter surgery services in Springfield and its surrounding …

Dakin Humane Society is a non-profit animal shelter, low-cost spay/neuter clinic, dog training center, and safety net for animals and people in need in western Massachusetts and beyond.

Dakin’s staff and volunteers provide loving care for them, but stress is unavoidable and can cause issues including anxiety, aggression, and illnesses. Appointments to surrender a pet to Dakin are …

Our Mailing Address Dakin Humane Society PO Box 6307 Springfield, MA 01101-6307 Dakin's PO Box is for envelopes and letter-sized mail only. Packages are accepted at our facility's Springfield address.

Items you’ll need at the time of your adoption (available for purchase at Dakin): A secure carrier if adopting a cat, kitten, or small pet A collar and leash if adopting a dog/puppy

Once the kittens/puppies are eight weeks old, Dakin will provide spay surgery and vaccines for rabies and distemper for mom free of charge. To qualify for the Moms Fixed Free program, all …

Dakin Humane Society is home to over 500 volunteers who make it possible to serve thousands of animals and their families every year. Volunteers can be found in all departments from hands-on …