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