Pet Project: These cats, dogs, rats, guinea pigs and hamsters are available for adoption at shelters in Massachusetts on April 24
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.
Acadia – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Acadia – to be adopted with Zion
Species: Rat
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Zion – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Zion – to be adopted with Acadia
Species: Rat
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Rocky – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Rocky – Hero adopter needed
Species: Domestic shorthaired cat
Age: 12 years old
Maggie – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Maggie – Superhero adopter needed
Species: Black and tan coonhound
Age: 10 years old
Gender: Female
Lucy – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Lucy
Species: Domestic longhaired cat
Age: 7 years old
Gender: Female
Nala – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Nala – Hero adopter needed
Species: Domestic shorthaired cat
Age: 11 years old
Gender: Female
Chris P. Bacon – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Chris P. Bacon
Species: Hamster
Age: 3 months old
Gender: Male
Henry – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Henry
Species: Mixed breed
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Male
Bullwinkle – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Bullwinkle – to be adopted with Rocky
Species: Guinea pig
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
Rocky – These animals are available for adoption at Dakin Humane Society.
Name: Rocky – to be adopted with Bullwinkle
Species: Guinea pig
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
