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Tuesday 12:30pm - 3pm Wednesday 12:30pm - 3pm Thursday 12:30pm - 3pm Friday 12:30pm - 3pm Saturday 12:30pm - 3pm

Dakin Humane Society

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Delivering effective, innovative services that improve the lives of pets and the people who love them All other services are available by appointment only.

Adoption center & thrift store - open Tuesday - Saturday, 12:30 - 3:00.

11/01/2026

Last Sunday, our Kitten Street Team (KST) and Dakin volunteers, along with their friends and family, came together to build 44 warm, cozy winter shelters for outdoor cats!

As colder weather settles in, these shelters offer extra warmth and protection for cats spending time outdoors. Want to join the fun and make your own? Check out our blog for a step-by-step guide: https://buff.ly/s4XpUOP

To everyone who lent a hand, donated supplies, or supported this effort in another way, thank you! Your kindness will help more cats stay cozy this winter, and we’re beyond grateful to have such a caring community alongside us.

11/01/2026

Are you a federal employee? You can support Dakin Humane Society through a payroll deduction in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)!

Since its inception, the CFC has raised more than $8.6 billion for charities and people in need.

Make an even greater impact and to support a cause you care about. ➡️ https://buff.ly/2ekLiUp

Dakin’s CFC number is 14686.

10/31/2026

Animal Superstitions — Facts or Fiction?

From fireside folklore to bedtime stories, tall tales about animals have been shared for centuries. Like every good urban legend, some details may change with each retelling.

Read more on our official blog ➡️ https://buff.ly/bjcCI23

10/31/2026

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Dakin friends! We hope your festivities are safe, fun, and not too spooky! 👻

There’s still time to order your Dakin Halloween and all other official merch on our online store! https://buff.ly/BShAdnJ

10/30/2026

UPDATE: These cuties have all been adopted!

Something wickedly CUTE has arrived at Dakin! 🎃💙

We've welcomed some frightfully adorable puppies into our care, just in time for Halloween. Meet Heebie, Jeebie, Eerie, Cauldron, and Broomstick, along with the other wonderful dogs waiting to meet you.

We'll be open for adoptions tomorrow from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. No tricks, but they'll gladly accept all the treats!

Learn more: ➡️ https://buff.ly/ErG2jbn

10/30/2026

Cinna is still waiting for his partner(s)-in-adventure to come along! This handsome fella has mastered the catwalk, and he’s ready to strut his way into someone’s heart.

Want to learn more about Cinna? He’s currently enjoying life in a foster home, so email [email protected] to find out more!

10/30/2026

Check out this on Crow, a Tiny Spirit Kitten, now known as Egg!

Her adopter told us, “We’ve had her for 6 weeks now and she has come such a long way. She was so scared of us at first, but she finally let us pet her for the first time! Now she’s jumping up on our bed and sitting on our laps. She’s getting so much more comfortable and affectionate. It’s been so amazing watching her come out of her shell, and we just wanted to share how well she’s doing!”

We 💙 updates! Share yours by emailing us any time to [email protected]!

10/29/2026

⚠️🍂 HELP NEEDED: Chilly fall days call for a little extra coziness!

As temperatures drop, we’re looking for fleece blankets and full-size towels to help keep the animals in our care warm and comfortable. If you have a little extra warmth to share, we’d be so grateful for your help!

We’re in need of new or gently used fleece blankets (ideally 50" x 60") and full-size towels. Donations are welcome daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. outside our main doors at 171 Union St. in Springfield.

You can also send items directly to Dakin through our Amazon wish list: https://buff.ly/62egQsx

It takes a caring community to make a difference for animals in need, and we’re so grateful to have you by our side. From all of us, thank you for your generosity and support! 💙

10/29/2026

🐱 Happy National Cat Day! 🐱

Celebrate by helping the cats who need you most!

ADOPT - https://buff.ly/ZW32qq9

FOSTER - All supplies are included! Foster on your schedule. https://buff.ly/xbTHRzh

DONATE - Support the programs that save lives. https://buff.ly/QlFJXgl

VOLUNTEER - Help cats stay clean, fed, healthy, and enriched. https://buff.ly/EvQ24qL

SHOP WISH LISTS - Support cats with critically needed items from our Amazon & Chewy wish lists, right to our door! https://buff.ly/mnqPHYi

10/28/2026

After a recent soccer game, 10-year-old Dalia stopped by Dakin to donate the funds she raised from hosting a lemonade stand with her cousin. Together, their hard work paid off and they raised $301.01!

Dalia had an opportunity to visit our adoption center and meet a few of the animals that her generous gift will be helping.

THANK YOU to Dalia and her family for being animal heroes and working hard to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need. Your support means so much to all of us at Dakin! 💙🐾

Address

171 Union Street
Springfield, MA
01105

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday	12:30pm - 3pm
Thursday	12:30pm - 3pm
Friday	12:30pm - 3pm
Saturday	12:30pm - 3pm

Telephone

+14137814000

Website

http://www.dakinhumane.org/

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