Dakin Humane Society

12/24/2024

It’s Christmas Eve and Ti**le the Wish List Elf has left his post at Dakin to return to the North Pole.

This year, he kindly left a donation raised from his elf-operated hot chocolate stand.

THANK YOU to Ti**le for all of his hard work and to our generous supporters who helped Ti**le stock our shelves for the busy year ahead. Your kindness makes a difference for animals every day.

With generous support and a little elf magic, all things are possible. Thank you! ✨

12/23/2024

Home for the Holidays! ✨💙
This weekend was full of excitement! We celebrated 29 pets finding their home for the holidays and 6 more who left to go to their foster homes, plus one surprise arrival of baby guinea pigs! 🐹 (not yet up for adoption). THANK YOU to our staff and volunteers who helped so many animals find their new homes and those who chose to adopt during this holiday season.

12/23/2024

This week, we’ve got TWO Spay/Neuter Clinic Patients of the Week! Say hello to a pair of awesome felines with names that are just plain fun to say — Scrumbles & Chumbles!

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

12/23/2024

⚠️ HOLIDAY HOURS

Dakin’s Adoption Center will be CLOSED on December 24th and 25th. Regular hours of 12:30 - 3:00 resume on Thursday, December 26th.

The Pet Health Center at Dakin will be CLOSED December 24, 25, and 26.

Please expect delays in responses to phone calls and emails on the days we are closed. As always, we will be caring for animals at the shelter during the days we’re closed. Thank you!

12/22/2024

We are so thankful to be a selected organization by Dietz & Company Architects, Inc. Our community of animal lovers and advocates took the time to vote for us, resulting in a $1,500 donation! This gift covers a hearty meal for 1,500 animals when they need it most, or preventative vaccines to keep 750 animals protected from potentially life-threatening illnesses. From all of us, THANK YOU! 💙🐾

The voting is closed and the results have been tallied for the Dietz & Company Architects 2024 Spread the Cheer Campaign! Thank you to all of the organizations that we included this year - our community would not be what it is without the incredible work that you do!

Without further ado, we are so excited to announce that the winner is Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity ! They will receive a $2500 donation! In second place, and receiving a $1500 donation, ! And in third, with a $1000 donation, is !

Seeing the support and hearing the praise for all of these amazing organizations makes us truly grateful to have so many people working for good in our community! In addition to the donations made to the winners, we will be making a $100 donation to each of the other organizations on the list.

From all of us at Dietz & Company Architects, we wish you a safe and happy holidays and encourage everyone to be active in your community by volunteering with an organization that is meaningful to you!

12/22/2024

Ti**le the Wish List Elf took it upon himself to add no-pull harnesses to our online wish list. He tried to help us walk dogs, but learned quickly that he needs to work on his upper body strength. 😅

Ti**le (and our dogs) are wishing for 4 Large harnesses: https://loom.ly/j-6hmx4
And 3 medium harnesses: https://loom.ly/QE2aQOk

THANK YOU for keeping dogs and elves safe and comfortable! 😉

12/21/2024

We’re in the holiday spirit here at Dakin — check out some animal-centric details we found in the decor around the shelter!

The adoption center is open today from 12:30 - 3:00!

12/21/2024

Dakin dogs are wishing for HOMES for the holidays! Can you help us move dogs out of the shelter and into loving homes? Please SHARE to spread the word!

TODAY, 12/21, dogs have reduced adoption fees as low as $99!

Grant a wish - change a life - ADOPT!

Some dogs are in foster care, but many are at Dakin right now, ready to meet you! See who’s available ➡️ https://loom.ly/k6hmKl8

We are OPEN today from 12:30 - 3:00 at 171 Union St, Springfield.

12/20/2024

Dakin dogs are wishing for HOMES for the holidays! Can you help us move dogs out of the shelter and into loving homes? Please SHARE to spread the word!

Today AND tomorrow (12/20 & 12/21), dogs have reduced adoption fees as low as $99!

Grant a wish - change a life - ADOPT!

Some dogs are in foster care, but many are at Dakin right now, ready to meet you! See who’s available ➡️ https://loom.ly/k6hmKl8

We are OPEN today and tomorrow from 12:30 - 3:00 at 171 Union St, Springfield.

12/20/2024

Ti**le the Wish List Elf was probably trying to take a closer look at our low stock of paper towels and got himself into trouble…

We’re happy to report that he has been rescued, but he’s still concerned that we need paper towels for our animal care teams.

Support animals in need (and Ti**le) by shopping our wish lists for paper towels!

Amazon ➡️ https://loom.ly/yh6urnM

Chewy➡️ https://loom.ly/KPJK8Hg

Donations are also warmly welcomed in person daily from 9-4 at 171 Union St. THANK YOU!

12/19/2024

Our friends at Dietz & Company Architects, Inc. are spreading holiday cheer with charitable donations to local non-profit organizations!

The 3 organizations with the most votes will share a generous gift of $5,000. Please take a moment and vote for Dakin! ➡️ https://loom.ly/i13n8Vw

The voting period ends tomorrow night — it only takes 3 clicks to vote!

12/19/2024

Dakin’s adoption center is CLOSED for walk-in visits today, December 19. Regular hours resume tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. Thank you!

12/18/2024

Muncie & Cosilla both have reduced fees of $99 and they’re waiting to meet you! 💙

Muncie is a one-year-old male and he’s a Spirit Cat. Sprit cats are very nervous around people and need a quiet home where they’ll be loved just the way they are. Spirit Cats will likely never be seen by visitors or become social and outgoing. One day, you may find that you've earned his trust and get head butts and maybe even a bedtime buddy. But, there are no guarantees.

Cosilla is a three-year-old female who’s shy around people but friendly once she gets to know you. She has experience living with small dogs and young kids.

Both Muncie & Cosilla will likely do well around other cats with slow introductions.

Ready to meet IRL? Dakin is OPEN TODAY from 12:30 - 3:00 at 171 Union St, Springfield!

12/18/2024

We appreciate Ti**le’s enthusiasm, but cleaning all those litter boxes is going to take a while…

Dakin goes through a lot of cat litter, and we mean A LOT! On an average summer day, it takes 255 POUNDS of cat litter to keep our feline guests clean and happy.

Shop our wish lists for clumping and non-clumping litter and tell them Ti**le sent you!

Amazon ➡️ https://loom.ly/yh6urnM

Chewy ➡️ https://loom.ly/KPJK8Hg

Donations are also warmly welcomed in person daily from 9-4 at 171 Union St, Springfield. THANK YOU!

12/16/2024

Those aren’t for you, Ti**le!

INABA Premium Cat & Dog Treats Churu treats are irresistible to cats (and wish list elves, apparently). Dakin uses LOTS of Churu treats, especially during training and enrichment sessions.

Can you create a little magic this season with a gift from our wish list? Ti**le could use your help! 💙

Amazon ➡️ https://loom.ly/yh6urnM

From all our feline friends — THANK YOU!

Donations are also warmly welcomed in person daily from 9-4 at 171 Union St, Springfield!

12/16/2024

Did you join us for Santa Claus & Brewery Paws at Iron Duke Brewing on Saturday? 🍻🎄

Check out the gallery and download your photos! ➡️ https://dakinhumanesociety.pixieset.com/santapawsandbrewerypaws-dakinhumanexirondukebrewing/

12/16/2024

He might have super big eyes from medications, but there’s certainly nothing fishy about the Spay/Neuter Clinic Patient of the Week. Say hello to TUNA! 🐟

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

12/15/2024

What did you do at work today?

If a new adventure and meaningful career is on your list for 2025, join Dakin! Explore open positions and apply today ➡️ https://loom.ly/YRUw0iU