The Official Blog of Dakin Humane Society

November is National Senior Pet Month, and there are many older animals in shelters waiting for someone to see how great they are. Ella was one of them, until recently.

Our 11th annual Barks & Brews brought more than 300 animal lovers together for an afternoon of great food and drinks, fun contests, and celebrating the joy of sharing our lives with pets.

Bringing your pet out trick-or-treating? We’ve got some basic tips to keep everyone safe!

Our Clear the Shelters promotion was set to take place August 25-29. But we couldn’t wait that long.

Dakin recently celebrated its 57th anniversary with a Spirit Week that brought together the people who make Dakin what it is, and share our mission to help animals and those who love them.

Enjoy some fun and heartwarming updates about Dakin pets who have found new beginnings with new families!

Summer is Dakin’s busiest season. Find out about our recent adoption discount events, and The Big Fix, which reduced spay/neuter fees for area cats.

The bond between people and their pets is one of life’s greatest gifts. How is it that two beings who don’t share the same language can form such a deep and lasting connection?

When a weak, underweight stray cat arrived at Dakin, we weren’t sure she would make it through the night. She was given the best of care, and the most perfect name, which she lived up to. Here is Rally’s story.

We received a heartwarming adoption update from a mom about the incredible connection her autistic son has formed with their new Dakin dog. Malakhi and Oreo’s friendship is an example of the beautiful bond that exists between children and animals.

Some cats arrive at Dakin ready to greet the world with purrs and curiosity. Others, like Bulito, need time, patience, and gentle reassurance before they feel safe enough to let their guard down.

Summer is the busiest season at Dakin for animal care, and we’ve got lots of shelves to stock! You can help provide comfort and care to animals who need it most by shopping our Amazon Wish List.

Thanks to a talented staff member, this year's Dakin Pride merch is extra meaningful.

Despite the raindrops, hundreds of people ran, walked, and had a great time on May 9 at Westfield’s Stanley Park during Dakin’s Fifth Annual Will Run for Cookies event. Humans (and their canine pals) raised more than $54,000 to help Dakin’s animals and programs.

Twelve-year-old Anna Banas-Chen sparks a state-wide recognition of the importance of nurturing youth commitment to animal welfare with creation of Veterinary Youth Day, and participates in Dakin’s celebratory event.

When Chris Skelton joined Dakin as facility manager at the end of 2024, no one realized we were gaining a full-time MacGyver—someone with a knack for gadgets and a creative approach to problem-solving.

Have you ever wondered what fostering a Dakin pet is like – especially how hard it must be to say goodbye? Four of our dedicated foster volunteers share their experiences and what they’ve learned.

Dakin had a pretty special moment to celebrate recently. On March 1, Dakin was honored with the Harmony & Compassion Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Impact Award.

Sometimes, the smallest detours lead to the most meaningful outcomes. A trap set for one cat in need captured another who needed help just as much.

Two guinea pigs endured over 40 days of treatment for ringworm, and found a world of compassion and care along the way.