Ways to Give
Your gift to Dakin Humane Society has an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of animals and the people who care about them. Thank you!
Wish List
Want to help by donating much-needed supplies? Check out our wish list!
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(Note: Due to privacy restrictions, Amazon.com does not provide us with customer information. If you purchase something from our Amazon Wishlist, please forward your receipt to donations@dakinhumane.org so we may properly thank you for your gift!)
Organize a Fundraiser
Every Dakin supporter can help animals by creating a fundraiser or hosting a fundraising event.
Donate a Vehicle
You can donate your used car, truck, van, boat or other vehicle to help the animals. Learn how.
Business Partners
Meet Dakin's best business buddies and learn how your business can support a great cause and receive recognition through a variety of high visibility sponsorship opportunities. Learn more.
Legacy Giving
Leaving your estate or other planned gift to Dakin Humane Society has a powerful impact on our ability to help animals for years to come. Learn more.
Gifts of Securities
Your gift of appreciated stock helps support Dakin while providing significant tax advantages to you. When you give stock, you receive a tax deduction for the stock’s full market value—while avoiding capital gains tax on its appreciation. For more information call 413-781-4000 x 130 or contact us by email.
Workplace Giving
Click here to learn about opportunities to give through your workplace and how to double your gift through employer matching.
Can Collection at Businesses
The Marcia Pauly Can Collection Program, named after the longtime volunteer who created the program over 15 years ago, began with several donation cans placed in stores near Dakin's Leverett Adoption Center. Now, the program includes over 60 businesses throughout Western Massachusetts and raises over $10,000 in spare change each year. For more information about joining the Marcia Pauly Can Collection Program and starting a Dog Bank at your business, please click here.