Dakin Humane Society to Partner with ASPCA for Pet Adoption Event July 11-12
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will present a pet adoption event on Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at its shelter at 171 Union St., Springfield. Adoption fees for cats and dogs will be reduced by $100, and there will be no fee to adopt other species at Dakin during those two days.
The adoption event is supported with grant funding from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) as part of its National Shelter Initiative to help shelters struggling with ongoing capacity challenges, long-term staffing, and veterinary care shortages, and an increasing number of animals requiring specialized care.
Summer is the busiest season in most shelters due to an increase in animals arriving in need of rehoming. When more animals enter a shelter, it often results in a longer waiting time for them to find a new family and home, and Dakin expects to see a significant increase in cats and kittens, as well as dogs from both the local community and recent transports, in the months ahead. With schools closed for the summer and families more likely to enjoy vacation time, the adoption event is designed to encourage pet adoption for animals in need.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to partner with the ASPCA for this special event that helps kick off a joyful season of adoptions,” said Meg Talbert, executive director of Dakin Humane Society. “Thanks to the ASPCA’s grant funding, countless lives — both human and animal — will be forever changed. This support allows our pets to find loving families quickly, and we are deeply grateful to our local adopters who open their hearts and homes. We encourage everyone to share this event with friends and family, too.”
Adoption fees for cats and dogs at Dakin include a veterinary examination, spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccines, microchip and registration, as well as species-related tests and treatments. People interested in adopting a pet at Dakin during this event are encouraged to visit dakinhumane.org to see which pets are available for adoption prior to visiting the shelter.