Pet Project 2022: These cats, dogs, rabbits are available for adoption at shelters in Massachusetts on Jan. 21
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.
Name: Rover
Species: Labrador Retriever
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
Name: Boots
Species: Mouse
Age: 8 months old
Gender: Male
Name: Julius
Species: Domestic shorthair cat
Age: 14 years old
Gender: Male
Name: Wes and Garland
Species: Chinchilla
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
Name: Esther
Species: New Zealand rabbit
Age: 11 months old
Gender: Female
Name: Audrey
Species: Domestic shorthair kitten
Age: 3 months old
Gender: Female
Name: Gretta
Species: Domestic shorthair cat
Age: 11 years old
Gender: Female
Name: Rosette
Species: Domestic medium hair cat
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Female
Name: Milkweed
Species: Guinea pig
Age: 1 year old
Name: Sasha
Breed: German Shepherd/Mix
Age: 5 years, 8 months
Gender: Female
Size: Large
Name: Gracie
Breed: Terrier, Jack Russell/Chihuahua, Short Coat
Age: 11 months
Gender: Female
Size: Small
Name: Echo
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 4 years, 2 months
Gender: Female
Size: Medium
Name: Nawla
Breed: American Shorthair/Mix
Age: 1 year, 1 month
Gender: Female
Size: Small
Name: Leon
Breed: Anatolian Shepherd/Mix
Age: 1 year
Gender: Male
Size: Large
Name: Fritz
Breed: Domestic Long Hair
Age: Young
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Name: Kylie
Breed: Tabby
Age: Young
Sex: Female
Size: Small
Name: Ipsy
Breed: Siberian Husky Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Female
Age: 1 Years
Name: Spirit
Breed: Siberian Husky Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Female
Age: 1 Years
Name: Canary
Breed: Domestic Medium hair
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Female
Age: 2 Years
Name: Martha
Breed: German Wirehaired Pointer Mix
Location: Cape Cod
Sex: Female
Age: 9 Years
Name: Georgie
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Male
Age: 4 Years
Name: Maze
Breed: New Zealand White
Location: Cape Cod
Sex: Male
Age: 1 Years