Pet Project 2021: Animals available for adoption in Massachusetts on Dec. 2
Note: While most shelters have closed their doors to the public many are still meeting prospective adopters through appointments. Please visit the shelter’s website or call to get information on adoption or fostering an animal at this time.
Through Pet Project MassLive showcases pets available for adoption at shelters at rescue organizations across Massachusetts. With the participation of the shelters listed below, many animals should be able to find a permanent home. Pets are adopted daily so please contact the shelter directly if you are interested in an animal.
Shelters across Massachusetts
Dakin Humane Society
Address: 171 Union Street, Springfield
Adoptions are operating by appointment only in Springfield. The Leverett Adoption Center remains closed at this time.
All available animals are listed on the website. If you are interested in an animal, please submit an application online by clicking the pink “Adopt Me” button on the animal’s page.
Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
Address: 627 Cottage St., Springfield
Telephone: (413) 781-1484
Adoption Hours: By appointment only
Westfield Homeless Cat Project
Address: 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield
Hours: Adoption clinics, Thursday, 5-7 p.m.; Friday, Sunday, 1-3 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Westfield Regional Animal Shelter
Address: 178 Apremont Way, Westfield
Hours: Tues.-Thurs., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment
Telephone: (413) 676-9182
Polverari/Southwick Animal Control Facility
Address: 11 Depot St., Southwick
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Telephone: (413) 569-5348, ext. 649
Berkshire Humane Society
Address: 214 Barker Road, Pittsfield
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Telephone: (413) 447-7878
Animal Rescue League of Boston
Address: 10 Chandler Street, Boston
Hours: Sunday, Tuesday 2-6 p.m.; Wednesday – Saturday, 1-6 p.m.
Telephone: (617) 426-9170
DAKIN HUMANE SOCIETY
Animals are available for adoption by appointment only. All available animals are listed on the website. If you are interested in an animal submit an application online by clicking the pink “Adopt Me” button on the animal’s page.
Name: Applejack
Species: Guinea pig
Age: 5 months old
Gender: Female
Name: Crispin – Tiny spirit kitten
Species: Domestic shorthair cat
Age: 3 months old
Gender: Female
Name: Santa’s Little Helper
Species: Domestic shorthair kitten
Age: 4 months old
Gender: Male
Name: Brown Betty
Species: Flemish Giant
Age: 6 months old
Gender: Female
Name: Diesel
Species: Domestic shorthair cat
Age: 6 years old
Gender: Male
Name: Hermila Galindo
Species: Hamster
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Name: Major
Species: Domestic short hair cat
Age: 7 months old
Gender: Male
Name: Carnation – to be adopted with Poppy
Species: Parakeet
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Male
Name: Poppy – to be adopted with Carnation
Species: Parakeet
Age: 2 year old
Gender: Male
Name: Iris
Species: Domestic longhair cat
Age: 12 years old
Gender: Female
SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SERVICES
Anyone interested in a a pet should fill out an application at: www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptable-dogs/
Name: Cookie
Breed: Maine Coon/Mix
Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
Size: Small
BreedDomestic Shorthair/Mix Age9 years 1 month 13 days GenderFemale SizeSmall
Name: Bugs Bunny
Breed: Siamese/Mix
Age: 12 years, 3 months
Gender: Male
Size: Medium
Name: Houston
Breed: Retriever, Labrador/Boxer
Age: 6 years, 8 months
Gender: Male
Size: Large
WESTFIELD HOMELESS CAT PROJECT
Name: Abigale
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Age: Kitten
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Name: Chip
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Age: Kitten
Sex: Male
Size: Medium
Name: Sabrina
Breed: Tortoiseshell
Age: Kitten
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
MSPCA – ANGELL
Animals available for adoption by appointment
Name: Gladys -Fee waived
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Location: Cape Cod
Sex: Female
Age: 10 Years
Name: Nora
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Location: Boston
Sex: Female
Age: 1 Years
Name: Cooper
Breed: Plott Hound Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Male
Age: 2 Years
Name: Twinkle Toes
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Female
Age: 2 Years
Name: Ollie – Fee Waived
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Male
Age: 6 Years
Name: Thomas – Adoption Fee Waived
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Male
Age: 1 Years