Pet Project 2021: Animals available for adoption on Dec. 9 in Massachusetts

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.
Daisy – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Daisy
Species: Rat
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female

Peter – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Peter – Tiny spirit kitten
Species: Domestic short haired cat
Age: 3 months old
Gender: Male

Buller – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Buller
Species: American Pit Bull Terrier
Age: 7 years old
Gender: Male

Desi – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Desi
Species: Domestic short haired cat
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Male

Josie – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Josie
Species: Domestic short haired cat
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Male

Tigger – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Tigger
Species: Domestic short haired cat
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male

Rinaldo – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Rinaldo
Species: Parakeet
Age: 4 years old
Gender: Unknown

Wes and Garland – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Wes & Garland – to be adopted together
Species: Chinchillas
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male

Ducky and Spike – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Ducky & Spike – to be adopted together
Species: American rabbits
Age: 7 months old (both)
Gender: Female (Ducky), Neutered Male (Spike)

Gizmo and Midnight – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield on the week of Nov. 8, 2021.
Name: Gizmo & Midnight – to be adopted together
Species: Guinea pigs
Age: 1 year (both)
Gender: Female (both)
Anyone interested in a pet should fill out an application at: www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptable-dogs/

Junior – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Name: Junior
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 9 years
Gender: Male
Size: Medium

Aquata – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Name: Aquata
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 5 years
Gender: Female
Size: Medium

Sunrise – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Name: Sunrise
Breed: Terrier/Mix
Age: 3 months
Gender: Male
Size: Small

Delta – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Name: Delta
Breed: Retriever, Labrador/Mix
Age: 2 years
Gender: Female
Size: Large

Marshmallow- These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Name: Marshmallow
Breed: Domestic Longhair/Mix
Age: 5 years
Gender: Female
Size: Large
Fritz – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter by appointment.
Name: Fritz
Breed: Domestic Long Hair
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Size: Large
Toby – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter by appointment.
Name: Toby
Breed: Boerboel
Age: 1.5 years
Gender: Male
Size: Extra Large
Reggie – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter by appointment.
Name: Reggie
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Size: Medium
Harley Quinn – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter by appointment.
Name: Harley Quinn
Breed: Pomeranian Mix
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Size: Small
Skunk – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter by appointment.
Name: Skunk
Breed: Siberian Husky
Age: 11 months
Gender: Medium
Size: Large
MSPCA – ANGELL
Animals available for adoption by appointment.

McLovin- These animals are available for adoption through MSPCA -Angell by appointment only.
Name: Mclovin
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Gender: Male
Age: 2 Years

Beauty – These animals are available for adoption through MSPCA -Angell by appointment only.
Name: Beauty
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Gender: Female
Age: 8 Months

Sasha- These animals are available for adoption through MSPCA -Angell by appointment only.
Name: Sasha
Breed: Shih Tzu Mix
Location: Boston
Gender: Female
Age: 4 Years

Lorax- These animals are available for adoption through MSPCA -Angell by appointment only.
Name: Lorax
Breed: West Highland White Terrier Mix
Location: Boston
Sex: Male
Age: 1 Year

Hector – These animals are available for adoption through MSPCA -Angell by appointment only.
Name: Hector
Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix
Location: Boston
Gender: Male
Age: 7 Months