SPRINGFIELD — What began as an ordinary day for Tyeka quickly turned worrisome. The comforting hum of her home was missing one familiar sound — Shy Shy’s soft purrs. For eight years, they had shared a ...

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Dakin Humane Society hosted its 4th annual “Will Run for Cookies 5k” on Saturday. In 2022, volunteers with Dakin Humane Society helped rescue a kitten named Beanie and her ...

The nonprofit states that during the event, adoption fees for cats and dogs will be reduced by $100, and there will be no fee for other species at Dakin during those two days. The event is supported ...

At Dakin Humane Society, we often receive questions regarding our adoption fees. Many of them are thoughtful, some curious, and others simply wondering why adoption costs are high. We’re glad when ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Dakin Humane Society has received a $14,500 grant from the Massachusetts “I’m Animal Friendly” license plate program, supporting the organization’s spay and neuter services ...

Dog lovers and craft beer fans came together in early October as the Dakin Humane Society hosted its 10th annual “Barks & Brews” fundraiser at Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton. The milestone event ...

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Pet lovers have a new opportunity to welcome a furry friend into their homes as Dakin Humane Society reduces adoption fees this month for select cats and dogs through a ...

A Western Massachusetts animal shelter has taken in hundreds of cats this month, including more than 100 from hoarding situations. On Tuesday, Dakin Humane Society in Springfield helped law ...

Three mixed breed Labrador retrievers are up for adoption at Dakin Humane Society that made their way up from Alabama. The dogs range in ages from 9-month-old to 2-years-old and the adoption for each ...

SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are on sale for the 10th annual Barks & Brews event, presented by Dakin Humane Society, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5, at Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton. The event will begin ...