The Official Blog of Dakin Humane Society

Elizabeth is a six-year-old advocate for animals, with a soft spot for kitties. Recently she visited Dakin to donate proceeds from her third annual lemonade sale, and see how her gift helps so many.

Our annual Humane Awards were held on November 13. Celebrate our winners and enjoy the photo gallery from our big night.

Every adoption fee represents far more than a price tag. It reflects the care, expertise, and compassion that makes each pet’s new beginning possible.

Despite the pain he was living with, Bane greeted staff with a full body wiggle, wide smile, and an eagerness to be loved.

An overwhelmed caretaker in Springfield reached out to their family member – they had too many cats, and they needed help.

As our pets grow older, their needs and health can change dramatically. Just like humans, senior dogs and cats benefit from regular check ups, proper nutrition, and attentive care. Understanding what to do, what signs to watch for, and the right questions to ask your veterinarian can help your furry friends enjoy their golden years to the fullest.

On Sunday, October 5th, Dakin held its 10th annual Barks & Brews fundraiser at Fort Hill Brewery. The unseasonable warm weather set the stage for a beautiful afternoon filled with dogs in costume, playful doggy antics, and great company.

When the NBCUniversal’s Clear the Shelters promotion wrapped up on August 31, we were thrilled - 475 pets left Dakin in the month of August to go home with loving families. And the timing couldn’t have been better.

Dallas was in serious condition and needed immediate help, but her medical bills were a challenge for her devoted person. Learn how KodiakCare partnered with Dakin to save this very special girl’s life.

Our foster caregivers are everyday heroes. Not only do they care for Dakin pets in their homes, but they also capture some intensely adorable photos like these...and really build their Instagram and TikTok credibility!

Volunteers build winter cat houses to help community cats survive the cold. One cat decided to move in for a summer visit - with her newborn litter.

We love hearing about how Dakin pets are thriving in new homes with great families. Here are a few updates we received recently.

When Alexis Neill arrived at Dakin earlier this summer to begin her 140-hour internship, she wasn’t just looking to lend a hand in one area—she had a bigger project: to help build an internship program that could support multiple departments and, ultimately, future students like herself.

The moat at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield doesn't just hold coins from wishmakers. It holds something far more precious: Hope for animals who need it most.

How one dental office recharged at Dakin’s Snuggle Express

When Manchita needed immediate surgery, KodiakCare and Dakin helped her person Luis get her through the crisis.

Thanks to Dakin’s partner shelters in southern states, more and more dogs can find futures through transports.  But serving community dogs remains a top priority.

Love was in the air July 11 & 12 when 94 Dakin pets met their new families. Thanks to grant funding from the ASPCA, adoption fees were reduced or waived.

Surrender is hard, and it takes a lot of courage to ask for help. For a little dog named Melon, it gave him a whole new future.