Dakin Humane Society Discounting Adoption Fees by 50% Through Sept. 28

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50% for all available pets now through Saturday, Sept. 28. The shelter has dogs, kittens, cats, and a variety of small animals, including guinea pigs, birds, ferrets, and rabbits, eligible for adoption at this time.

“Summer is typically the time of year when our animal population hits a peak,” Executive Director Meg Talbert said. “And although the calendar says summer is over, we still have many pets looking for a person or family seeking a great new companion.”

Click here to see what pets are currently available at Dakin. This page on Dakin’s website updates continually each day, with new arrivals to the adoption floor being added and newly adopted pets being taken off the page.

Dakin, located at 171 Union St. in Springfield, is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. In-person visits are the quickest way to adopt a pet, as the organization recently discontinued its online adoption application process. If people have questions about a particular animal, they may contact Dakin at (413) 781-4000, ext. 1, or email springfield@dakinhumane.org.

The adoption fee for cats or dogs at Dakin includes spay/neuter surgery, veterinary examination, all age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip and registration, and deworming treatment. Additionally, cats receive tests for feline leukemia and FIV, while dogs receive flea and tick treatment and a heartworm test and prevention. Adopters of all pets from Dakin have access to behavioral support from staff members.