Note: While most shelters have closed their doors to the public many are still meeting prospective adopters through appointments. Please visit the shelter’s website or call to get information on adoption or fostering an animal at this time.
Each week, MassLive showcases pets available for adoption at shelters at rescue organizations across Massachusetts. With the participation of the shelters listed below, many animals should be able to find a permanent home. Pets are adopted daily so please contact the shelter directly if you are interested in an animal.
Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
Address: 163 Montague Road, Leverett Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Telephone: (413) 548-9898
Address: 171 Union St., Springfield Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Telephone: (413) 781-4000
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center Address: 627 Cottage St., Springfield Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, noon-4 p.m.; Thursday, noon-7 p.m. Telephone: (413) 781-1484
Westfield Homeless Cat Project Address: 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield Hours: Adoption clinics, Thursday, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Westfield Regional Animal Shelter Address: 178 Apremont Way, Westfield Hours: Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Telephone: (413) 564-3129
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter and Adoption CenterAddress: 10 Sandy Lane, Turners Falls Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Telephone: (413) 676-9182
Polverari/Southwick Animal Control Facility Address: 11 Depot St., Southwick Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Telephone: (413) 569-5348, ext. 649
Berkshire Humane Society Address: 214 Barker Road, Pittsfield Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Telephone: (413) 447-7878
Animal Rescue League of Boston Address: 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116 Telephone: (617) 426-9170 Fax: (617) 426-3028
DAKIN HUMANE SOCIETY
Animals are still available for adoption by appointment only. Please call 413-781-4000. Leave your name, pet’s information and a callback number. Shelter staff will return calls on a first come-first served basis within 48 hours.
Pat- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Pat – In foster care; Breed: American; Age: 2 Months; Gender: Male; Location: Springfield.
Pepper- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Pepper - Breed: Tan; Age: 1 Year; Gender: Female; Location: Springfield.
Cream Cheese- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Cream Cheese – I’m in foster care; Breed: Mouse; Gender: Male; Location: Springfield.
Rick- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Rick – to be adopted with Morty; Breed: Rat; Age: 11 Months; Gender: Female; Location: Springfield.
Delores- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Delores – to be adopted with Gladys – in foster care; Breed: American; Age: 8 Months; Gender: Female; Location: Springfield.
Stroll- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Stroll - Breed: Domestic Shorthair; Age: 7 Year; Gender: Female; Location: Springfield.
Morty- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Morty – to be adopted with Rick; Breed: Rat; Age: 11 Months; Gender: Female; Location: Springfield.
Cinnamon Raisin- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Cinnamon Raisin – I’m in foster care; Breed: Mouse; Gender: Male; Location: Springfield.
Gizmo- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Gizmo - Breed: Domestic Longhair; Age: 10 Year; Gender: Male; Location: Springfield.
Gladys- These animals are available by adoption only at Dakin Humane Society.
Gladys – to be adopted with Delores – in foster care; Breed: Lionhead; Age: 8 Months; Gender: Female; Location: Springfield.
MSPCA-ANGELL
All the MSPCA adoption centers remain closed to the general public. Adoption and surrender services are available by appointment. Please visit mspca.org/surrender or mspca.org/adopt for more information.
Karma - These animals are available at the MSPCA for adoption by appointment only.
Karma - Anatolian Shepherd; Location Nevins Farm; Gender Female; Age 2 Years.
Gunner - These animals are available at the MSPCA for adoption by appointment only.
Gunner - Labrador Retriever; Location Boston; Gender Male; Age 1 Year.
Gypsy- These animals are available at the MSPCA for adoption by appointment only.
Gypsy - Labrador Retriever; Location Nevins Farm; Gender Female; Age 1 year.
Lincoln-These animals are available for adoption by appointment only at MSPCA.
Lincoln - Domestic Shorthair; Location Cape Cod; Gender Male; Age 4 Months.
Walter-These animals are available for adoption by appointment only at MSPCA.
Walter - Domestic Shorthair; Location Cape Cod; Gender Male; Age 14 Years.
Fluffy-These animals are available for adoption by appointment only at MSPCA.
Fluffy - Domestic Shorthair; Location Cape Cod; Gender Female; Age 12 Years.
Gee Baby-These animals are available for adoption by appointment only at MSPCA.
Gee Baby - Domestic Shorthair; Location Cape Cod; Gender Male; Age 4 Years.
Mittens-These animals are available for adoption by appointment only at MSPCA.
Mittens - Domestic Shorthair; Location Nevins Farm; Gender Female; Age 13 Years.
WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
Located at 139 Holden St. in Worcester. Call (508) 853-0030 for COVID-19 update and hours of operation.
Buddy - These animals are available for adoption at the Worcester Animal Rescue League.
Buddy - Terrier/Mix; Age 7 years; Gender Male; Size Small .
Snuggles- These animals are available for adoption at the Worcester Animal Rescue League.
Snuggles - Lhasa Apso/Poodle, Miniature; Age 1 year; Gender Male; Size Small.
Milo - These animals are available for adoption at Worcester Animal Rescue League.
Milo - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 1 year; Gender Male; Size Large.
Tigga - These animals are available for adoption at Worcester Animal Rescue League.
Tigga - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 14 years; Gender Male; Size Large.
Mini - These animals are available for adoption at Worcester Animal Rescue League.
Mini - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 5 years; Gender Female; Size Medium.
Molti - These animals are available for adoption at Worcester Animal Rescue League.
Molti - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 5 years; Gender Female; Size Medium.
Neeko - These animals are available for adoption at Worcester Animal Rescue League.
Neeko - Domestic Longhair/Mix; Age 7 months; Gender Male; Size Medium.
Brooklynn - These animals are available for adoption at Worcester Animal Rescue League.
Brooklynn - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 1 year; Gender; Female Size Medium.
Muffin - These animals are available for adoption at Worcester Animal Rescue League.
Muffin - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 12 years; Gender; Female; Size Medium.
BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY
The main shelter at 214 Barker Road in Pittsfield is now open for people looking for a pet to adopt or to use their services. Please do not come to the shelter if you are just visiting the animals without an intent to adopt. Shelter hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tux - The Berkshire Humane Society is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Tux - Retriever, Labrador/Mix Age; 6 months; Gender Male; Size Large.
Nala- The Berkshire Humane Society is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Nala - Boerboel; Age 1 year; Gender Female; Size XL.
Topaz- The Berkshire Humane Society is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Topaz - Terrier, American Pit Bull/Mix; Age 5 months; Gender Male; Size Medium.
Walter- The Berkshire Humane Society is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Walter - Retriever, Labrador/Mix; Age 1 year; Gender Male; Size Large.
Harley - The Berkshire Humane Society is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Harley - Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix; Age 7 years; Gender Female; Size Large.
Marques- The Berkshire Humane Society is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Marques - Boerboel; Age 2 years; Gender Male; Size XL .
Jasper -The Berkshire Humane Society shelter in Pittsfield is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Jasper - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 7 years; Gender Male; Size Large.
Winnie-The Berkshire Humane Society shelter in Pittsfield is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Winnie - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 1 year; Gender Female; Size Medium. Must be adopted with Calliope.
Calliope-The Berkshire Humane Society shelter in Pittsfield is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Calliope - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 1 year; Gender Female. Must be adopted with Winnie.
Chatty Catty-The Berkshire Humane Society shelter in Pittsfield is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
Chatty Catty - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 8 months; Gender Male; Size Medium.
MooMoo-The Berkshire Humane Society shelter in Pittsfield is now open to the public. These animals are available for adoption.
MooMoo - Domestic Shorthair/Mix; Age 4 years; Gender Female; Size Medium.