Pet Project 2022: These cats, dogs, birds are available for adoption at shelters in Massachusetts on Jan. 13
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
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.
Lowell – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Lowell
Species: Rat
Age: 2 months old
Gender: Male
Rosie – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Rosie
Species: Parakeet
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Unknown
Julius – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Julius
Species: Domestic shorthair cat
Age: 14 years old
Gender: Male
Chicory – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Chicory
Species: American Guinea Pig
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Boston – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Boston
Species: Rat
Age: 2 months old
Gender: Male
Whiskers – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Whiskers – to be adopted with Lily
Species: Domestic shorthair cat
Age: 10 years old
Gender: Female
Mini- These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Mini
Species: Domestic shorthair cat
Age: 4 years old
Gender: Female
Bear – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Bear
Species: Labrador retriever – mixed breed
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Male
Lily – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Lily – to be adopted with Whiskers
Species: Longhaired domestic cat
Age: 9 years old
Gender: Female
Chuckie – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
Name: Chuckie
Species: Domestic shorthair cat
Age: 10 months old
Gender: Male
Nathaniel – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Services.
Name: Nathaniel
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 1 year
Gender: Male
Hugo – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Services.
Name: Hugo
Breed: Terrier, Yorkshire/Mix
Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
Olive – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Services.
Name: Olive
Breed: Pointer/Mix
Age: 7 years
Gender: Female
Spunky – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Services.
Name: Spunky
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 2 year
Gender: Female
Gotti – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Services.
Name: Gotti
Breed: Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)
Age: 10 months
Gender: Male
Kylie – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter.
Name: Kylie
Age: Young
Sex: Female
Size: Small
Fritz – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter by appointment.
Name: Fritz
Breed: Domestic Loghair
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Peppermint – These animals are available for adoption at the Westfield Animal Shelter.
Name: Peppermint
Breed: Mini Lop
Age: Young
Sex: Male
Zeke -These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.
Name: Zeke
Breed: Plott Hound Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Male
Roxy – These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.
Name: Roxy
Breed: Black and Tan Coonhound Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Female
Age: 1 Years
Oreo – These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.
Name: Oreo
Breed: Siberian Husky / Pit Bull Terrier
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Male
Age: 1 Years
Shelby – These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.
Name: Shelby
Breed: Chihuahua – Smooth Coated
Location: Boston
Sex: Female
Age: 10 Years
Nova – These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.
Name: Nova
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Female
Age: 2 Years
