Dakin Humane Society

01/11/2025

📣 Dakin is !

Explore current opportunities —

• Shelter Director
• Medical Director & Adoption Center Veterinarian
• Animal Resource Counselors
• Veterinarians (per diem)

Get all the details and apply online ➡️ https://loom.ly/YRUw0iU

01/10/2025

Pumpkin (formerly Otiz) was adopted last July by Anna, a 2021 Humane Award Youth Award recipient.

Anna has entered Pumpkin into America’s Favorite Pet magazine competition to win the cover photo of Modern Cat Magazine. If Pumpkin wins, Anna will donate the $10,000 prize to Dakin!

Thank you Anna, for your amazing generosity! Our fingers are crossed for Pumpkin! 💙🐾

There are only a few more days to vote. Vote for Pumpkin now! ➡️ https://loom.ly/ri9Tn4k

01/10/2025

from Ari & Emma!

“Bug, formerly Bubbly, is our perfect girl! We adopted her at around 2 months and she was a very shy girl. She is now around 7 months old and a total nut! She loves playing fetch, climbing up and down the couch and cat towers like a maniac, snuggling with moms, and making bread on her favorite blanky. She's so friendly and curious and all around the most perfect girl, we love her with all our hearts.”

Share your adoption updates with us! Email [email protected]. 💙🐾

01/09/2025

Are you a dog person? Get involved with Dakin!

Dog care volunteer Mary said, “I feel like I can make a positive difference for each dog I care for during a hard and stressful time in their life.”

Join Mary and other animal-loving volunteers at Dakin! ➡️ https://loom.ly/NpHMW5Y

We need dog-savvy volunteers (18+) with a sharp eye for canine body language to join our team!

Dog care volunteers are most critically needed:
• Weekdays
• Morning care (8am - 11am)
• Afternoon care (2pm - 5pm)
• A commitment to one shift per week

01/08/2025

NEW Volunteer Opportunity! 🎉

The Pet Health Center at Dakin is looking for dedicated volunteers to support clinical operations by:

• Assembling and sterilizing surgical instrument packs
• Surgical laundry
• Cleaning treatment areas, operating rooms, and equipment

This role is perfect for dependable volunteers who can work independently with a strong attention to detail. Assistance is needed Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-5 pm with a weekly commitment for six months.

Our clinical areas rely on volunteers to keep things running smoothly! Get started on our website ➡️ https://loom.ly/NpHMW5Y

01/07/2025

The new year inspires many to make resolutions and set goals for our physical and emotional wellness. But, what about the wellness of our animal companions?

Dr. Jack Muth, Dakin’s Public Medical & Education Director recently visited Mass Appeal on WWLP to discuss the steps you can take to safeguard your pets’ health and wellness. Check out the segment! ➡️ https://loom.ly/pycyxJA

01/06/2025

Grasshopper was locked in and focused when he found out that he had the important job of being the very first Spay/Neuter Clinic Patient of the Week of 2025! 💙

For more information on spay/neuter services and online appointment booking ➡️ http://ow.ly/pT1G30sauq5

01/05/2025

Home Again, Dakin’s store is open Tuesday - Saturday from 12:30 - 3:00. Shop a wide variety of new and gently used items for pets!

📍 171 Union St, Springfield

Can’t make it in person? Check out our eBay store ➡️ https://charity.ebay.com/charity/i/Dakin-Humane-Society/115416

01/04/2025

Love dogs? Get involved with Dakin!

Dog care volunteer Cindy said, “I fill their cup, and the dogs most definitely fill mine. It's a wonderful thing and I'm so happy to bring them some joy and love!”

Join Cindy and other animal-loving volunteers at Dakin! ➡️ https://loom.ly/NpHMW5Y

We need dog-savvy volunteers (18+) with a sharp eye for canine body language to join our team!

Dog care volunteers are most critically needed:
• Weekdays
• Morning care (8am - 11am)
• Afternoon care (2pm - 5pm)
• A commitment to one shift per week

01/04/2025

The nutrition department team for West Springfield Public Schools - MA recently held a “dress down day” fundraiser in memory of a staff person’s family member. They chose Dakin as the nonprofit organization to benefit from this tribute and raised $305!

Thanks to your generosity, many animals benefit from a warm, safe place to rest, a nutritious meal, and the medical care they deserve. Thank you for this kind gift! 💙🐾

01/03/2025

Bambino & Salsiccia were diagnosed with sudden onset ZOOMIES during a play session with a volunteer! These kittens got rambunctious to the max during medical treatments, which was a clear sign that they were both feeling better. Both kittens have since found loving homes. 💙🐾

01/03/2025

The Valley Advocate‘s Best of the Valley readers’ poll is now live! Please vote for Dakin in the following categories:

Best Local Nonprofit
Best Charity Event (Barks & Brews)
Best Veterinarian (Pet Health Center)

Find Dakin in the “At Your Service” and “Get Out” categories ➡️ https://loom.ly/CaOXxAU

Thank you! 💙🐾

01/03/2025

Our clients are sharing kind words about their experience at Dakin’s Pet Health Center on Google!

The Pet Health Center is a non-emergency veterinary resource operated by Dakin Humane Society for pet cats and dogs. This program is an expansion of our existing veterinary services to better support the pets and people in our community and lessen the number of barriers to veterinary medical care.

More about the PHC at Dakin ➡️ https://loom.ly/3sH7blo

01/02/2025

It looks like many folks have made it their 2025 Resolution to help animals by adopting! In 2024, Dakin sent more than 3,000 animals to loving adoptive homes! With your support, we’re ready to do it all again in 2025. 💙🐾

01/02/2025

The Baystate Health LDRP unit and American Red Cross Apheresis unit held an online auction and selected Dakin to benefit from the proceeds. They raised $1025 to support shelter animals! From all of us, thank you! 💙🐾

01/01/2025

HOLIDAY HOURS — Happy New Year! 🎉

Dakin's Adoption Center will be closed today, January 1st. Regular hours of 12:30 - 3:00 resume tomorrow, January 2nd.

The Pet Health Center at Dakin is closed today.

12/31/2024

When a concerned person noticed a cat in their neighborhood who was in rough shape, they took action by humanely trapping him and bringing him to Dakin. For an unowned, outdoor cat, this guy was amazingly friendly to humans. It was clear he had been on many adventures, so staff named him Space Pioneer.

Dakin relied on Guardian supporters when Space Pioneer was in desperate need of care.

12/31/2024

Farewell, 2024!

We’ve done amazing things for pets and people in need thanks to the kindness and generosity of supporters like you. From everyone at Dakin, we wish you a happy, healthy New Year! 💙