Westfield Animal Control and Shelter

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Westfield Animal Control and Shelter

-Animal Welfare and Law Enforcement
-Pet adoptions The shelter’s animal guests may come from Westfield, Easthampton or
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Animal Control:
Animal control is available daily from 8am-4pm. If you have an animal control concern, please call the shelter at 413.564.3129 x1. Officers are frequently on the road, but checking messages often. Please leave a detailed messaged with your name, phone number, and concern and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. After hours and on holidays, please call the Westfield Pol

ice Department at 413.562.5411. Lost Pets:
If you have lost a pet, please call the animal control office as
soon as possible at 413.564.3129 x1. Stray dogs and cats will be held for 10 days. After a 10 day hold period, animals can be placed up for adoption. Per Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 140 and Westfield's Animal Control Bylaws, you must show proof of a current rabies vaccine (and a current city license for a dog) to reclaim your dog or cat. Redemption fees will vary based on vaccination and license status of your
pet. Licensing:
Dog License Registration forms can be mailed to City Hall with
payment or can be processed in person at the Licensing Department at City Hall (59 Court St, Rm 217, Westfield). MGL requires that all dogs over 6 months of age be licensed
annually. Dog licenses are also a great means of identification and can be traced by Animal Control. Dog license fees are $15.00 for dogs that are spayed or neutered, and $30.00 if they are not. A proof of a current rabies vaccine is needed to license your dog. You can print out a copy of the Dog License Registration form (found in the links section of this Page). Adoptions:
The animal shelter is open to the public by APPOINTMENT ONLY. You must have an approved adoption application to visit with animal shelter guests. You may fill out the online adoption form (found in the links section of this Page) or get an adoption application from the shelter. Completed online applications are sent directly to the adoption counselor. Physical applications can be dropped off at the shelter office or emailed to the adoption counselor at [email protected] After an application has been approved, a meet and greet will be scheduled. Approved applications will be kept for a month. After a month, you will have to reapply for adoption. The Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s “I’m Animal Friendly” license plate
tells your community that you care about animals! By purchasing this
license plate, you will be contributing to a program that supports statewide
spay/neuter efforts for cats, dogs, and rabbits. https://massanimalcoalition.org/programs/license-plate/

If you are looking to donate items to Westfield Animal Shelter, you can call
the office for an updated list, but common items needed include: bleach, Friskies pate canned cat food, Friskies dry cat food, clumping cat litter, and dry and canned Pedigree dog food. Monetary donations can be made to Westfield Animal Shelter Heroes (WASH). WASH is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization relying on sponsorships and donations to help provide financial support for the animals at the Westfield Animal Shelter. Social Media Policy:
This Page reserves the right to remove content that does not comply to the City's Social Media Policy. Inappropriate forms of content shall not be permitted on City Social Media and is subject to removal and/or restriction by the City. The link to the Policy can be found in the links section of this Page.

12/10/2024

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found on Wilson Ave in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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12/10/2024

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found on Robinson Dr in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please call Dakin Humane Society at 413-781-4000.

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12/09/2024

Pupdate: This handsome boy is home safe! Thank you to everyone who followed instruction, especially the residents on South/ South Meadow. Because of everyone's patience and understanding, we were able to get this sweet boy to safety ❤️

‼️Missing Dog‼️

This dog is missing in Westfield. He was just adopted, is not familiar with the area, and is most likely very frightened.

Please CALL WITH SIGHTINGS 413-564-3129 x1 (you may have to leave a message).

DO NOT CALL OUT OR CHASE.

We are not posting the exact location this dog went missing from because we do not want people going out specifically looking for the dog. We need him to feel safe in one location so we can begin recovery efforts. If people are attempting to catch him, it is very likely he will continue to feel unsafe and move his location- which will prolong his time on the run.

12/07/2024

Pupdate: This dog is home with its family 🎉

🐶Found Dog🐶

This dog was found on Gilbert Rd in Southampton. If you are the owner or you know who the owner is, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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12/07/2024

Pupdate: This little one is going home with its family🎉

🐶Found Dog🐶

This dog was reportedly found on Woodcliff Dr in Westfield and is very frightened. If you are the owner or you know who the owner is, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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12/05/2024

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found on Union St near Powdermill Village in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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12/05/2024

‼️Missing Cat‼️

Snooki is missing from the Deer Path Ln area of Westfield. If you know the whereabouts of Snooki, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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12/05/2024

❤️🩷Adoptable🩷❤️

Believe us when we tell you- Sweetie really does live up to his name 🥰

This absolute love has waited much too long for someone to notice how precious he is!

Sweetie came to the shelter covered in cuts and bruises , after being neglected for years. He was snuggled by staff for months during his quarantine and now he’s done with quarantine and ready for the family he deserves.

Sweetie enjoys snacks, human snuggles, and perching on his cat tree. Fill out an app for this boy and make this holiday the best one yet- for you and for him!

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12/04/2024

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found in the area of Cottage Ave in Southampton. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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12/04/2024

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found in the area of Orchard Street in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please call animal control at 413-564-3129 x1.

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12/02/2024

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found on Crown St in Westfield on Saturday. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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11/27/2024

UPDATE: The owner has picked up this cat.

🐱FOUND CAT🐱

This cat was found on George Street in Westfield today. If this is your cat or if you know who the cat belongs to please, contact the shelter at 413.564.3129 extension 1.

***Mugshots can be scary!

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11/22/2024

🐶Found Dog in Easthampton🐶

Call animal control and leave a message if you have any info to get this dog home 413-564-3129 x1.

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This dog was located in the area of Parsons St. If anyone recognizes it, please contact Easthampton Police Department at 413-527-1212. Thank you for your assistance.

11/21/2024

Pupdate: This pup is home safe 🎉

‼️Missing Dog‼️

The owner of this dog is worried about his boy and is attempting to get in contact with the finder. Please contact animal control at 413.246.3814 with any information.
Thank you.

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11/21/2024

‼️Missing cat in Blandford‼️

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11/21/2024

🐱Found Cat🐱

This cat was found in the area of Little River Rd and Ridgecrest in Westfield. If you are the owner or if you know who the owner is, please call animal control and leave a message at 413-564-3129 x1.

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178 Apremont Way
Westfield, MA
01085

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Persephone loves walks and sniffs. She’d be a great companion for someone always looking to make that step goal ❤️ Fill out an application for her today! #adoptdontshop #adoptlocal #adoptabeagle #beaglesofinstagram #beagle

🐱We have several cats and a rabbit waiting for the right family! Please follow the link below to our Petfinder page for more information about each animal. https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ma/westfield/westfield-animal-shelter-ma70/ #sheltercatsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #adoptcats #adoptrabbits #shelterrabbits

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These lovely ladies are still #adoptable ! They are sweet girls and fun to watch. These two have been with us for a while and had been named Cackles & Potion due to coming to us in the fall. Now…it’s winter! We are hoping fresh, crisp names (hence the rebrand) gets them into a loving home! Is that home yours?!?!? #adoptlocal #adoptdontshop #whipcity #whipcitypets #413pets #westfieldma #westfield #shoplocal #guineapigs #guineapigsof_ig #smallfurries #shelterpets

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The Westfield Regional Animal Shelter specializes in the care of lost, abandoned and mistreated animals. Our animal guests come from Westfield, Easthampton and Southampton. Stray or abandoned dogs are held for 7 days, per state law. Licensing:2018 Dog Licenses are available at the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter and the Westfield Police Department. Massachusetts General Law (MGL) requires that all dogs over 6 months of age be licensed yearly. Dog licenses are also a great means of identification and can be traced 24 hours a day 7 days a week by either Animal Control or the Police Department. License costs are $15.00 for dog that has been spayed or neutered, or $30.00 if they are not. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccine and proof of neutering or spaying with you when licensing your dog. The shelter accepts payment via check or cash. There is no card machine at the shelter and no change can be made. Per MGL Chapter 140 and the City of Westfield's ordinances, you must show proof of a current rabies vaccine and also a current city dog license to claim your dog if it is being held at the shelter. Adoption Fees: The fee for adoption for dogs is $165.00 Included in the $165 is: spay/neuter, micro-chipping, all current vaccinations and a well visit to the vet. The fee for adoption of cats is $125.00. The cat will be s/n, utd on vaccines, FELV/FIV tested and microchipped. Adoptions do not happen on the day the application is accepted. Our Adoption Coordinator will meet with perspective families and conduct a "meet and greet" with all family members and pets first. If you have lost a pet, please call the animal control office as soon as possible at 564-3129. Stray dogs will be held for 7 days. There is no holding period for cats. Owners will also be responsible to pay a daily boarding fee of $15.00 per day in addition to administration fees. Miscellaneous We sponsor the Massachusetts Animal Coalition Program, so please buy your Spay/Neuter license plates to support Spay/Neuter programs in your area. Donations Monetary donations for the Westfield Animal Shelter can be sent to Westfield Regional Animal Shelter, Attention: Lori Charette. Please make checks payable to: The Westfield Animal Shelter Gift Account. All donations may be dropped off at the shelter at 178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA 01085 or call to make special arrangements.