Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society provides shelter, education, advocacy, and assistance for animals and people in need.
Ida has found a family to love. See who else is available for adoption.
Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society provides shelter, education, advocacy, and assistance for animals and people in need.
Ida has found a family to love. See who else is available for adoption.
Please join us in supporting a measure that would put an end to the "de-barking" or "de-meowing" of companion cats and dogs. House Bill 344 would end this inhumane practice by restricting it to times when it is medically necessary. Learn more about the measure, and learn more about why DPVHS and other humane organizations endorse the measure.
Atkins Farms Country Market is throwing a party to benefit the animals and programs of DPVHS. Take a break from cooking and enjoy some spectacularly sizzling specials while supporting a great cause. Learn more.
The popular DPVHS summer program for kids is back! Spend a week with DPVHS learning everything from caring for your pet to helping prevent animal abuse. Enjoy a few field trips, too! Learn more about Animal Adventures- Kids Caring for Critters.
Despite statements made by The Recorder newspaper, DPVHS has no intention of abandoning the animals and people of Franklin and Hampshire counties. Our Leverett shelter, which is located in Franklin county on the Hampshire county border, will remain open. Our vital programs--animal sheltering and adoptions, pet food assistance, spay/neuter assistance, and humane education programs--will continue to make a difference for the animals and the people who care about them in Franklin and Hampshire counties. The good news is that we will be expanding these important services to Hampden county! Learn more about our plans.