Dakin to Celebrate 55th Anniversary with Discounted Adoption Fees for Cats, Kittens

SPRINGFIELD — In 2019, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno proclaimed Aug. 1 Dakin Day in Springfield to honor Dakin Humane Society’s 50 years of work in the animal-welfare industry, as well as in the community. The event also coincided with the 10th anniversary of Dakin opening its Union Street location.

This Thursday, Aug. 1, Dakin will celebrate 55 years of improving the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them by keeping them where they belong — together. During this entire anniversary week, from July 30 through Aug. 3, Dakin will lower adoption fees for cats six months and older to $55, and also discount adoption fees for kittens by $55.

The adoption center will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day of the promotion. All cats and kittens available for adoption will have undergone spay/neuter surgery and microchipping, and received age-appropriate vaccinations before they leave the building.

According to Executive Director Meg Talbert, the organization will also celebrate Dakin Day by sharing stories and celebrating the animals Dakin has helped.

“Summer always means lots of animals who need rehoming,” she said. “Cats and kittens, especially, arrive in large numbers at Dakin, and we’re hoping that, by reducing adoption fees, we can help them find homes that much faster.”

People interested in adopting a pet at Dakin can see a listing of currently available pets online at www.dakinhumane.org/adopt-a-pet. The web page continually updates, removing pets that have left the building and adding pets who become available for adoption within minutes.