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.
Name: Boots
Species: Mouse
Age: 7 months old
Gender: Male
Name: Buddy Holly
Species: Domestic longhaired cat
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
Name: Brockton
Species: Rat
Age: 2 months old
Gender: Male
Name: Rover
Species: Labrador Retriever
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
Name: Sadie
Species: Domestic short haired cat
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Female
Names: Garland and Wes – to be adopted together
Species: Chinchilla
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Both Males
Name: Buller
Species: American pit bull terrier
Age: 7 years old
Gender: Male
Name: Esther
Species: New Zealand rabbit
Age: 11 months old
Gender: Female
Name: Suzie
Species: Mixed breed
Age: 12 years old
Gender: Female
Anyone interested in a pet should fill out an application at: www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptable-dogs/
Name: Zipper
Breed: Retriever, Labrador/Boxer
Age1 year 7 months
Gender: Female
Size: Medium
Name: Lubbock
Breed: Mixed Breed/Mix
Age: 3 months, 7 days
Gender: Male
Size: Medium (over 44 lbs fully grown)
Name: Blossom
Breed: Mixed Breed, /Mix
Age: 2 months
Gender: Female
Size: Small (up to 44 lbs fully grown)
Name: Burrito
Breed: Mixed Breed/Mix
Age: 2 months
Gender: Male
Size: Small (up to 44 lbs fully grown)
Name: Kylie
Breed: Tabby
Age: Young
Sex: Female
Size: Small
Name: Anchor
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Medium
Name: Fritz
Breed: Domestic Longhair
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Name: Peppermint
Rabbit: Mini Lop
Age: Young
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Name: Zander
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Male
Age: 9 Years
Name: Batman
Breed: Domestic Longhair
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Male
Age: 1 Years
Name: Pipo
Breed: Beagle Mix
Location: Boston
Sex: Male
Age: 10 Years
Name: Callie
Breed: Beagle Mix
Location: Nevins Farm
Sex: Female
Age: 10 Years
Name: Jilly
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Location: Cape Cod
Sex: Female
Age: 8 Years