Dakin Humane Society

Springfield, MA

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At a glance

Facility type
Shelter Rescue
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Service options
Onsite services
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Dakin Humane Society is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services to more than 20,000 animals each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in Western Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare

Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in Western Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare

Mission — Dakin Humane Society delivers effective, innovative services that improve the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
4
Support staff
9
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

sheltermedical carespay/neuter servicesadoptionvaccinationspay_neutersurgerydentistrymicrochippingend_of_lifepet food aidtraining & behaviorgrief support

Appointments & hours

Adoption Center: Tuesday - Saturday 12:30pm - 3:00pm; Community Spay/Neuter Clinic: Tuesday-Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm; Pet Health Center: by appointment

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Frequently asked

Is Dakin Humane Society accepting new patients?+

Yes — Dakin Humane Society is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Dakin Humane Society offer?+

Dakin Humane Society offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, End Of Life.

When was Dakin Humane Society established?+

Dakin Humane Society has served the Springfield, MA community since 1969.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.