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.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 1,427 reviews

This animal welfare organization and low-cost veterinary clinic provides compassionate adoption services, affordable spay and neuter procedures, and wellness care. The facility is consistently described as clean, well-organized, and welcoming, staffed by dedicated professionals and volunteers who handle pets with care. While high demand can lead to busy periods and occasional communication hurdles, the team is widely valued for offering accessible, budget-friendly medical and adoption solutions to the community.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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