The Official Blog of Dakin Humane Society

After a triumphant season last year, the Kitten ICU staff and volunteers are preparing for the many at-risk patients they’ll care for in 2025. What is their slight shift in offering kitten care this year?

The Kitten Street Team spent nearly two years tracking Foxy, until their unwavering dedication finally paid off.

Dakin recently received 7,976 pounds of donated food from Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food. Find out why the timing couldn’t be better.

Tyeka faced overwhelming challenges getting medical treatment for her cat Shy Shy, and keeping her as part of her family. Dakin’s Stay Together Fund provided the help Tyeka needed to keep her beloved cat at home.

Dakin receives $5,000 Customers' Choice Community Grant from Florence Bank, as customers vote for their favorite nonprofits. Read about this remarkable program that makes communities stronger.

Everywhere you looked that day, kindness was blooming.

An April adoption event at several Massachusetts adoption shelters helped 124 dogs find new families.  These adoptions mark the beginning of bright new futures for these pets.

Will Run for Cookies 2025 brought hundreds of runners and walkers to Stanley Park in Westfield, creating a fun-filled day for families, friends, coworkers and canines. The best part? It was all in support of Dakin's life-saving work!

Dakin honors the distinguished life and remarkable achievements of supporter and former Board Member Marion “Ronnie” Copeland.

Launched in 2013, Moms Fixed Free helps families during one of the most overwhelming and financially stressful situations: an unplanned litter of puppies or kittens.

It’s National Volunteer Month! Ever wonder what it’s like to volunteer at Dakin? Check out what some of our volunteers have to say about their experiences!

When Dakin team members attend conferences like The Fed, they get valuable opportunities to learn - and sometimes teach - best practices in the animal welfare industry.

When we asked for help in keeping kitties safe and healthy, you showed that you care!

Ali’s life-threatening reaction to a standard medical procedure brought together a dedicated and compassionate team of staff and volunteers to get her on the road to recovery.

This March, LLumin  Inc has led a community outreach initiative to benefit the Dakin Humane Society.

Volunteers filled 300 taming sessions to help tiny kittens take giant steps toward much brighter futures.

It took an extraordinary team of dedicated people to help Copper on the road to adoption. After several inquiries fell through, we wondered if he’d ever find his next family…

Dakin team members tell us what one thing they need to do their work. Their answers may surprise you!

The Cape Cod resident’s love for dogs was evident throughout his life and beyond.

When Anna peered into the carrier, plans started to change all over again.