Westfield Animal Control and Shelter

Westfield Animal Control and Shelter -Animal Welfare and Law Enforcement
-Pet adoptions The shelter’s animal guests may come from Westfield, Easthampton or
Southampton. Looking to Support?

Animal Control:
Animal control is available daily from 8am-4pm. If you have an animal control concern, please call the shelter at 413.564.3129 x1. Officers are frequently on the road, but checking messages often. Please leave a detailed messaged with your name, phone number, and concern and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. After hours and on holidays, please call the Westfield Pol

ice Department at 413.562.5411. Lost Pets:
If you have lost a pet, please call the animal control office as soon as possible at 413.564.3129 x1. Stray dogs and cats will be held for 10 days. After a 10 day hold period, animals can be placed for adoption. Per Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 140 and Westfield's Animal Control Bylaws, you must show proof of a current rabies vaccine (and a current city license for a dog) to reclaim your dog or cat. Redemption fees will vary based on vaccination and license status of your
pet. Licensing:
Dog License Registration forms can be mailed to City Hall with payment or can be processed in person at the Licensing Department at City Hall (59 Court St, Rm 217, Westfield). MGL requires that all dogs over 6 months of age be licensed annually. Dog licensing is done in April. Dog licenses are also a great means of identification and can be traced by Animal Control. Dog license fees are $15.00 for dogs that are spayed or neutered, and $30.00 if they are not. A proof of a current rabies vaccine is needed to license your dog. You can print out a copy of the Dog License Registration form (found in the links section of this Page). Adoptions:
The animal shelter is open to the public by APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must have an approved adoption application to visit with animal shelter guests. You may fill out the online adoption form (found in the links section of this Page) or get an adoption application from the shelter. Completed online applications are sent directly to the adoption counselor. Physical applications can be dropped off at the shelter office or emailed to the adoption counselor at [email protected] After an application has been approved, a meet and greet will be scheduled. Approved applications will be kept for a month. After a month, you will have to reapply for adoption. The Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s “I’m Animal Friendly” license plate
tells your community that you care about animals! By purchasing this
license plate, you will be contributing to a program that supports statewide
spay/neuter efforts for cats, dogs, and rabbits. https://massanimalcoalition.org/programs/license-plate/

If you are looking to donate items to Westfield Animal Shelter, you can call
the office for an updated list, but common items needed include: bleach, Friskies pate canned cat food, Friskies dry cat food, clumping cat litter, and dry and canned Pedigree dog food. Monetary donations can be made to Westfield Animal Shelter Heroes (WASH). WASH is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization relying on sponsorships and donations to help provide financial support for the animals at the Westfield Animal Shelter. Social Media Policy:
This Page reserves the right to remove content that does not comply to the City's Social Media Policy. Inappropriate forms of content shall not be permitted on City Social Media and is subject to removal and/or restriction by the City. The link to the Policy can be found in the links section of this Page.

‼️Missing Cat‼️This cat has been missing a few weeks from Gale Dr in Westfield. If you know the whereabouts of this cat,...
08/18/2025

‼️Missing Cat‼️

This cat has been missing a few weeks from Gale Dr in Westfield. If you know the whereabouts of this cat, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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💔Found Deceased Cat💔A good Sam reported finding a deceased cat similar looking to this stock photo in the area of the We...
08/18/2025

💔Found Deceased Cat💔

A good Sam reported finding a deceased cat similar looking to this stock photo in the area of the Westfield/Southampton line on Russellville Rd. If you have any questions, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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🐱Found Cat🐱This cat was found on Wyben Rd in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please cal...
08/14/2025

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found on Wyben Rd in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please call Dakin Humane Society at 413-781-4000.

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🐱Found Cat🐱This cat was found on Pheasant Dr in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please ...
08/11/2025

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found on Pheasant Dr in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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TW: picture of deceased cat💔Found Deceased Cat💔This cat was unfortunately found deceased on the 900 block of E. Mountain...
08/09/2025

TW: picture of deceased cat

💔Found Deceased Cat💔

This cat was unfortunately found deceased on the 900 block of E. Mountain Rd. in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please contact animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 extension one

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See you there? ☺️
08/07/2025

See you there? ☺️

Join Us for Westfield Public Safety Night!

The Westfield Police Department invites you to a fun and family-friendly Public Safety Night on Tuesday, August 26th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Westfield Middle School field.

Enjoy an evening packed with excitement and community connection, featuring:

🎉 Free treats from Dunkin’
🧰 Home Depot Kids’ Workshop
🎨 Face painting & activities for kids
🚁 LifeStar helicopter landing
🚨 Drone demos & live public safety displays
🎉 More activities will be posted soon!

This event is a great opportunity to meet local first responders, explore public safety equipment up close, and enjoy activities for all ages. We hope to see you there!

🐱Found Cat🐱This cat was found on the 400 block of North Road in Westfield. If this is your cat or if you know who the ca...
08/06/2025

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found on the 400 block of North Road in Westfield. If this is your cat or if you know who the cat belongs to, please contact the shelter at 413.564.3129 extension 1.

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An incredibly important PSA about dogs on the run by Missing Dogs Massachusetts 💓
08/05/2025

An incredibly important PSA about dogs on the run by Missing Dogs Massachusetts 💓

8/4/25 We often talk about not calling or chasing a lost dog. We talk about this till we are blue in the face. We know people always have the best intentions of helping, but when we say do not call or chase, there are good reasons. A lost dog does not have the ability to make smart decisions when they are in flight mode and will make bad decisions when they see things that are perceived as a threat. They will run into oncoming traffic, will jump into water, jump off cliffs, the list is endless. Please, when we say do not chase or pursue, listen to these words.

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The Westfield Regional Animal Shelter specializes in the care of lost, abandoned and mistreated animals. Our animal guests come from Westfield, Easthampton and Southampton. Stray or abandoned dogs are held for 7 days, per state law. Licensing:2018 Dog Licenses are available at the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter and the Westfield Police Department. Massachusetts General Law (MGL) requires that all dogs over 6 months of age be licensed yearly. Dog licenses are also a great means of identification and can be traced 24 hours a day 7 days a week by either Animal Control or the Police Department. License costs are $15.00 for dog that has been spayed or neutered, or $30.00 if they are not. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccine and proof of neutering or spaying with you when licensing your dog. The shelter accepts payment via check or cash. There is no card machine at the shelter and no change can be made. Per MGL Chapter 140 and the City of Westfield's ordinances, you must show proof of a current rabies vaccine and also a current city dog license to claim your dog if it is being held at the shelter. Adoption Fees: The fee for adoption for dogs is $165.00 Included in the $165 is: spay/neuter, micro-chipping, all current vaccinations and a well visit to the vet. The fee for adoption of cats is $125.00. The cat will be s/n, utd on vaccines, FELV/FIV tested and microchipped. Adoptions do not happen on the day the application is accepted. Our Adoption Coordinator will meet with perspective families and conduct a "meet and greet" with all family members and pets first. If you have lost a pet, please call the animal control office as soon as possible at 564-3129. Stray dogs will be held for 7 days. There is no holding period for cats. Owners will also be responsible to pay a daily boarding fee of $15.00 per day in addition to administration fees. Miscellaneous We sponsor the Massachusetts Animal Coalition Program, so please buy your Spay/Neuter license plates to support Spay/Neuter programs in your area. Donations Monetary donations for the Westfield Animal Shelter can be sent to Westfield Regional Animal Shelter, Attention: Lori Charette. Please make checks payable to: The Westfield Animal Shelter Gift Account. All donations may be dropped off at the shelter at 178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA 01085 or call to make special arrangements.