Dakin Humane Society Partners with Steve Lewis Subaru for Discount Adoption Event

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society, in partnership with Steve Lewis Subaru of Hadley, will reduce adoption fees of all available pets by 50% on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19 as part of Subaru Loves Pets, a national Subaru initiative to support the lives of as many shelter animals as possible. The adoption event will take place at Dakin’s shelter at 171 Union St. in Springfield.

In collaboration with Steve Lewis Subaru, Dakin is organizing the pet event to raise awareness for local pets in need. During the month of October, Steve Lewis Subaru and more than 630 Subaru retailers nationwide will work with the the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to provide grants to local partner shelters, resulting in more than $3 million in donations.

Subaru is has donated more than $60 million since 2008 to national and local organizations that help in the adoption, rescue, transport, and health of more than 504,000 animals and pets.

Dakin 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. If people have questions about a particular animal, they can email their questions to springfield@dakinhumane.org. They may also leave a voicemail at (413) 781-4000, ext. 1, but, due to a high volume of calls and animals in care, response time may be longer.

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.

“At Steve Lewis Subaru, one of our favorite Love Promise events is Subaru Loves Pets,” said Joe Clark, general manager at Steve Lewis Subaru. “Our brand is synonymous with dogs, and we encourage our customers to bring in their dogs whenever they can — our staff loves it.

“In addition, we also cherish our ability to work with local organizations, schools, and businesses,” Clark went on. “We take great pride in participating in whatever way we can, whether it’s through sponsorships, attending events, or volunteering. Organizations like Dakin are a perfect fit for us, and we look forward to working with them every year. We have seen firsthand the care, attention, and dedication they have caring for and finding homes for their animals.”