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.

Name: Daisy

Species: Rat

Age: 1 year old

Gender: Female

Name: Peter – Tiny spirit kitten

Species: Domestic short haired cat

Age: 3 months old

Gender: Male

Name: Buller

Species: American Pit Bull Terrier

Age: 7 years old

Gender: Male

Name: Desi

Species: Domestic short haired cat

Age: 2 years old

Gender: Male

Name: Josie

Species: Domestic short haired cat

Age: 3 years old

Gender: Male

Name: Tigger

Species: Domestic short haired cat

Age: 1 year old

Gender: Male

Name: Rinaldo

Species: Parakeet

Age: 4 years old

Gender: Unknown

Name: Wes & Garland – to be adopted together

Species: Chinchillas

Age: 1 year old

Gender: Male

Name: Ducky & Spike – to be adopted together

Species: American rabbits

Age: 7 months old (both)

Gender: Female (Ducky), Neutered Male (Spike)

Name: Gizmo & Midnight – to be adopted together

Species: Guinea pigs

Age: 1 year (both)

Gender: Female (both)

SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SERVICES

Anyone interested in a pet should fill out an application at: www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptable-dogs/

Name: Junior

Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix

Age: 9 years

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

Name: Aquata

Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix

Age: 5 years

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Name: Sunrise

Breed: Terrier/Mix

Age: 3 months

Gender: Male

Size: Small

Name: Delta

Breed: Retriever, Labrador/Mix

Age: 2 years

Gender: Female

Size: Large

Name: Marshmallow

Breed: Domestic Longhair/Mix

Age: 5 years

Gender: Female

Size: Large

WESTFIELD ANIMAL SHELTER

Name: Fritz

Breed: Domestic Long Hair

Age: Adult

Gender: Male

Size: Large

Name: Toby

Breed: Boerboel

Age: 1.5 years

Gender: Male

Size: Extra Large

Name: Reggie

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: Adult

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

Name: Harley Quinn

Breed: Pomeranian Mix

Age: Adult

Gender: Female

Size: Small

Name: Skunk

Breed: Siberian Husky

Age: 11 months

Gender: Medium

Size: Large

MSPCA – ANGELL

Animals available for adoption by appointment.

Name: Mclovin

Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix

Location: Nevins Farm

Gender: Male

Age: 2 Years

Name: Beauty

Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Mix

Location: Nevins Farm

Gender: Female

Age: 8 Months

Name: Sasha

Breed: Shih Tzu Mix

Location: Boston

Gender: Female

Age: 4 Years

Name: Lorax

Breed: West Highland White Terrier Mix

Location: Boston

Sex: Male

Age: 1 Year

Name: Hector

Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix

Location: Boston

Gender: Male

Age: 7 Months