Pet Project 2022: These cats, dogs, rabbits are available for adoption at shelters in Massachusetts

Pet Project 2022: These cats, dogs, rabbits are available for adoption at shelters 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.

Dakin Humane Society

Boots – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.

Name:  Boots

Species:  Mouse

Age:  7 months old

Gender:  Male

Dakin Humane Society

Buddy Holly – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.

Name:  Buddy Holly

Species:  Domestic longhaired cat

Age:  1 year old

Gender:  Male

Dakin Humane Society

Brockton – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.

Name:  Brockton

Species:  Rat

Age:  2 months old

Gender:  Male

Dakin Humane Society

Rover – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.

Name:  Rover

Species:  Labrador Retriever

Age:  1 year old

Gender:  Male

Dakin Humane Society

Sadie – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.

Name:  Sadie

Species:  Domestic short haired cat

Age:  3 years old

Gender:  Female

Dakin Humane Society

Wes and Garland – These animals are available for adoption at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.

Names:  Garland and Wes – to be adopted together

Species:  Chinchilla

Age:  1 year old

Gender:  Both Males

Dakin Humane Society

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

Dakin Humane Society

Esther – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.

Name:  Esther

Species:  New Zealand rabbit

Age:  11 months old

Gender:  Female

Suzie

Suzie

Name:  Suzie

Species:  Mixed breed

Age:  12 years old

Gender:  Female

SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SERVICES

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

Second Chance Animal Services

Zipper – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Services.

Name: Zipper

Breed: Retriever, Labrador/Boxer

 Age1 year 7 months

 Gender: Female

 Size: Medium

Second Chance Animal Services

Lubbock – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Services.

Name: Lubbock

Breed: Mixed Breed/Mix 

Age: 3 months, 7 days 

Gender: Male 

Size: Medium (over 44 lbs fully grown)

Second Chance Animal Services

Blossom – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Services.

Name: Blossom

Breed: Mixed Breed, /Mix

Age: 2 months

Gender: Female

Size: Small (up to 44 lbs fully grown)

Second Chance Animal Services

Burrito – These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Services.

Name: Burrito

Breed: Mixed Breed/Mix

Age: 2 months

Gender: Male

Size: Small (up to 44 lbs fully grown)

WESTFIELD ANIMAL SHELTER

Westfield Animal Shelter

Kylie – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter.

Name: Kylie

Breed: Tabby

Age: Young

Sex: Female

Size: Small

Westfield Animal Shelter

Anchor – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter.

Name: Anchor

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: Adult

Sex: Male

Size: Medium

Westfield Animal Shelter

Fritz – These animals are available for adoption at Westfield Animal Shelter by appointment.

Name: Fritz

Breed: Domestic Longhair

Age: Adult

Sex: Male

Size: Large

Westfield Animal Shelter

Peppermint – These animals are available for adoption at the Westfield Animal Shelter.

Name: Peppermint

Rabbit: Mini Lop

Age: Young

Sex: Male

Size: Small

MSPCA – ANGELL

MSPCA -Angell

Zander – These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.

Name: Zander

Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix

Location: Nevins Farm

Sex: Male

Age: 9 Years

MSPCA -Angell

Batman – These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.

Name: Batman

Breed: Domestic Longhair

Location: Nevins Farm

Sex: Male

Age: 1 Years

MSPCA -Angell

Pipo – These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.

Name: Pipo

Breed: Beagle Mix

Location: Boston

Sex: Male

Age: 10 Years

MSPCA -Angell

Callie – These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.

Name: Callie

Breed: Beagle Mix

Location: Nevins Farm

Sex: Female

Age: 10 Years

MSPCA -Angell

Jilly – These animals are available for adoption at MSPCA-Angell.

Name: Jilly

Breed: Domestic Shorthair

Location: Cape Cod

Sex: Female

Age: 8 Years