press room

1/7/12
WWLP-22News- Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society Welcomes First Dog Transport Since the June Tornado

12/20/11
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Dakin to Expand Leverett Adoption Center

12/15/11
WGGB-abc40- Dog Groomer Facing Charges

12/12/11
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Northampton DPW's Holiday Event Nets Stuffed Animals for Dakin

12/8/11
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Home for the Holidays!

12/5/11
Reminder Publications- Black Friday Felines a Success!

12/2/11
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Pet Questions Answered!
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Holiday Donations for Dakin

11/11/11
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society Hits Animal Welfare Milestone

11/4/11
WWLP-22News- Animal Advocates Honored at the Dakin Humane Awards Celebration

10/31/11
WWLP-22News- Dakin Offers Assistance in Aftermath of Storm

9/30/11
WWLP-22News- Homes Needed for More than 200 Cats
Reminder Online- Dakin Humane Awards Celebration Honors Animals and Advocates

9/25/11
ZooToo- Hot Jobs for Cool Pets

9/13/11
BusinessWest- People on the Move

9/12/11
The Republican- United Bank Aids in Tornado Relief

8/21/11
Greenfield Community Television- CFC Seeks GLH

8/17/11
WWLP-22News- Lost Cat Found Thanks to Microchip

7/25/11
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Dakin Seeks Community's Help for Humane Awards Nominations
Reminder Publications- Dakin Seeks Humane Award Nominations

7/22/11
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Feline Frenzy

7/21/11
The Republican- Help for Pets

7/19/11
WGGB-abc40- Protecting Pets from Summer's Heat
CBN News- related story

7/15/11
WWLP-22News- Fundraiser Held to Benefit Dakin

7/8/11
The Republican- Dakin Needs Community Support
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Rescue Me- An Event to Benefit Dakin
The Republican- related article

7/5/11
BusinessWest- Making Changes

6/30/11
WWLP-22News- Fourth of July Safety Tips

6/22/11
Reminder Publications- Rescue Me: An Event to Benefit Dakin
Worcester Telegram- Volunteer Puts Others Before Self

6/21/11
The Republican- Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society Withdraws from National Competition

6/17/11
WAMC-Northeast Public Radio- Animal Welfare Organizations Help Pets Impacted by Tornado

6/13/11
Reminder Publications- Community Meeting to Update Residents on Help Available

6/10/11
Boston Globe- Dogs Find New Homes
Eagle Tribune- related story
Waltham Patch- After the Tornadoes: How You Can Help

6/8/11
WGGB-abc40- Cleaner Helps Humane Society Reopen
MassLive- related story
WWLP-22News- Tower Square Employees Donate to Help People and Animals

6/7/11
WGGB-abc40- Tornado Assistance Resource Guide from the Mayor of Springfield

6/3/11
WGGB-abc40- Shots Ring Out in Heart of Tornado Destruction

6/2/11
The Republican-  Devastating Tornadoes Bring Out the Best in Some People

5/25/11
Reminder Publications-  Pause for Paws

5/24/11
WWLP-22News- Vandals Target Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
CBS3Springfield- related story
The Republican- related story

5/20/111
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Dog Bite Prevention Week
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Dogs and Storks
Daily Hampshire Gazette- The Purr-fect Match- Dakin Introduces New Program for Cats
WGGB-abc40- related story

5/16/11
The Republican-  Dakin to Appear in Series of Television Ads for Republican

5/12/11
The Republican-  People, Pooches Parade in Yappy Valley Contest

5/8/11
Sunday Republican- More Time Set for Dog Debate
Sunday Republican- Dogs Can Have Phobic Reactions
WWLP-22News- 30th Annual Gay Pride Parade

4/21/11
Valley Advocate, Best of Edition-  Best Local Charity

4/11/11
WWLP-22News MassAppeal-  Foster Homes Needed

4/3/11
WWLP-22News- Animal Lovers Protect Their Pets
Sunday Republican- Rabbits Make Great Pets

4/1/11
The Republican-  West Springfield Will Soon Solve Absence of Animal Control

3/21/11
Reminder Publications-  Dakin Takes in 20 Rescues from Alabama Hoarder

3/17/11
MassLive/El Pueblo Latino-  Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society Receives Major grant to Help Pet Cats

3/15/11
Dakin Receives Grant from Petsmart Charities to Spay/Neuter Pet Cats
The Republican- Wagging Tails Tell Real Story

3/14/11
WGGB-abc40/fox6- Dakin Provides Safe Haven for 18 Dogs Seized in Massive Hoarding Case in Alabama
WWLP-22News- Similar Story
MassLive.com- Similar Story

3/12/11
WWLP-22News- Six Flags Delivers for Dakin

3/6/11
Sunday Republican- Some Cats Adoptable Despite Incurable FIV

2/23/11
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Debarked Dog in Need of New Home

2/19/11
The Republican- Dakin Participates in Not Your Typical Dog Show

2/13/11
The Republican- Strays Unleashed in West Side

2/8/11
WWLP-22News- Cat Survives Being Trapped in Car Engine
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Similar Story
The Republican- Similar Story

2/6/11
Sunday Republican- Programs Help with Pet Food

1/23/11
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Keeping Pets Safe When Winter's Cold Arrives
WWLP-22News- Who To Choose?

1/17/11
Reminder Publications- Doggie Biggest Loser Contest to Benefit Dakin

1/12/11
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Dakin Helping to Reunite West Springfield Strays with Their Families
WGGB-abc40- Similar Story

1/4/11
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Neglected Pit Bull Puppy Gets Much-Needed Help at Dakin
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- New Law Aimed at Preventing Deaths from Antifreeze

12/29/10
The Republican- STCC Faculty/Staff Help Dakin

12/24/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Golden Hearts: Doris Holden Retired?

12/22/10
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Local College Donates to Dakin
Wilbraham Town Employees Donate to Dakin

12/14/10
Western Mass Women Magazine- Wrap Your Year Up Right: Give the Gift of Love

12/8/10
The Republican- Dog Survives Plane Crash in Leverett

12/7/10
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Giving Pets as Gifts Can be the Best Gift Ever
WGGB-abc40 & Fox 6 Springfield- Protecting Your Pets During Cold Weather

12/5/10
Sunday Republican- The Best Christmas Gift Ever!

11/27/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- The New Black Friday- Dakin Hopes to Find Homes for Many Black Cats

11/26/10
WWLP-22News- Celebrate Black Cat Friday at Dakin
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Related Story
ASPCA website- Humane Society Spay/Neuter Clinic Marks Milestone

11/5/10
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Dixie Dogs Come to the Pioneer Valley

10/29/10
WWLP-22News- 22News- Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween

10/25/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- After School Enrichment Includes Animals
WGGB-abc40- Local Humane Societies Partner to Raise Awareness for Pit Bulls
The Republican- Related Story
WWLP-22News, MassAppeal- Related Story

10/23/10
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Reunion of Rescued Pit Bulls
WGGB-abc40- Celebrating Pit Bull Awareness Day

10/22/10
The Republican- National Pit Bull Awareness Day to be Celebrated Locally

10/8/10
WGGB-abc40- Dakin Celebrates Adopt-a-Dog Month

10/3/10
Sunday Republican- Pit Bulls Get Bad Publicity

9/29/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Amherst Town Meeting to Consider a Dog's Life

9/7/10
Cheeseburger.com- Captain Chip Makes the Big Time

8/30/10
The Pet Work- Spay/Neuter Cats & Kittens for $25 at Dakin

8/25/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Girl Scout Fosters Kittens to Win Community Gold

8/21/10
WWLP-22News- Dakin Takes Kitten Adoptions on the Road
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Similar Story

8/5/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Dakin Continues Summer Sale to Save Lives

8/4/10
WGGB-abc40- Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Expansion to Hampden County
The Republican- Filling Big Shoes

8/3/10
The Republican- Animal Planet to Feature Dixie Dog

8/1/10
WHSM-cbs3Springfield- Still Saving Lives One Year Later
The Sunday Republican- Many Reasons Behind Barking

7/30/10
WWLP-22News- Birds Available for Adoption

7/29/10
The Republican- Feathers Ruffled as Birds Relocate

7/28/10
WWLP-22News- Dozens of Birds Rescued
WGGB-abc40- Related Story
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- Related Story

7/27/10
WHSV.com- Dogs Headed North

7/21/10
Worcester Telegram & Gazette- Cat Shelter Closing Its Doors
WGGB-abc40- New Law Puts an End to Surgical Devocalization

7/20/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Threats and Pets

7/16/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Dreaming of North Hill
WGGB-abc40- Cats Rescued from Hoarding
The Republican- Two Dozen Cats Taken from House
WWLP-22News- Cats Found Condemned Home

7/14/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Crammed with Cats, Adoption Center Take action to Save Lives

7/6/10
WGGB-abc40- Keeping Pets Cool

7/2/10
WWLP-22News- Summer Celebration Precautions for Pets

6/14/10
WWLP-22News- - From Animal Abuse to Human

6/9/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Dakin Poised to Help with Puppy Problems

5/18/10
WGGB-abc40- Holyoke City Council Considers Feeding Ban for Feral Cats

5/16/10
Sunday Republican- You'll Get the Warm and Fuzzies at the Plant Sale to Benefit the Animals

4/28/10
Chicopee Herald- Fines for Feral Feeding?

4/15/10
Valley Advocate Best of the Valley- Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society is Best Local Non-Profit

4/4/10
Sunday Republican- Stepping Out with Your Best Friend

3/26/10
Amherst Bulletin- Love Notes for Dakin

3/15/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Keep Easter Bunnies Indoors

3/4/10
WWLP-22News- Adopt a Pet Day a Success

2/26/10
WWLP-22News- Banking on Dakin

2/16/10
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Kids' Best Fest, Benji and Dakin

2/14/10
WWLP-22News- Bartenders and Beer Raise Money for Animals

2/13/10
Faster Times- Love Somebunny
Daily Hampshire Gazette- The Woodbury's Generosity

2/2/10
WGGB-abc40- Greyhound Racing Debate Continues

1/14/10
Blog Spotter (new feature in Daily Hampshire Gazette)- Highlighted two Dakin dogs, Silas and Milo, going to NEADS (Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans)

1/10/10
WGGB-abc40- Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets

12/29/09
WGGB-abc40- A Helping Paw

12/16/09
USA Today- Silas Was Meant to Be

12/15/09
WWLP-22News- Dakin Pioneer Valley Receives Major Gift for Behavior and Training Program

12/8/09
WWLP-22News- Dakin Community Spay/Neuter Clinic Reaches a Milestone

12/6/09
Sunday Republican- Think Before Adding a Furry Family Member

12/3/09
Reminder Online- Carmelina's Hosts Holiday Raffle to Benefit Dakin

12/1/09
The Republican, Opinion/Editorial- For Greyhounds: Finally a Dog's Life

11/26/09
The Republican- Greyhound Adoptions

11/25/09
WAMC-Northeast Public Radio- Homes Sought for Retired Racers

11/23/09
WHEC-News 10, Rochester, NY- Miracle Pup

11/21/09
ohmidog! Online - Boy with Autism Finds Dog
Autism News- Little Dog Helps Autistic Boy

11/20/09
Ohio.com/Akron Beacon Journal- Little Lost Dog for Months in Masachusetts Woods is Found
WKYC-TV Cleveland- Little Dog Lost for 100 Days

11/16/09
WWLP-22News - Fill Up and Help Out Local Charities

11/14/09
WSHM-cbs3Springfield- The Big Catastrophe

11/2/09
WWLP-22News - Meals on Wheels to Help Pets Expands in Hampshire County

10/28/09
WSHM-cbs3Springfield - Zoo Animals Help Homeless Animals

9/14/09
The Republican - Certified Pre-Owned Cats

9/7/09
The Republican, Cries & Whispers section - Flattery will Get You...

9/4/09
WWLP 22News - Certified Pre-Owned Cats
Amherst Bulletin- Dakin Mission Finds Wider Realm

8/21/09
The Republican - It's Time to Adopt

8/19/09
WGGB-abc40 - End of Greyhound Racing in Massachusetts Draws Near

8/18/09
WGGB-abc40 - Heat Takes Toll on Pets
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Pilates for a Cause

8/15/09
Daily Hampshire Gazette - Humane Warriors
The Republican- Dakin Sets Goal
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Dakin's Darlings: Pooch Posing Event
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Fundraising Key to Dakin Mission

8/12/09
WWLP- 22News - Adoption Center Overflowing
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Inn Reprises Event

8/9/09
Sunday Republican - Complex Battles Cat Problem

8/8/09
Daily Hampshire Gazette - Deerfield Inn Hosts Special Nights for Dogs and Admirers

8/4/09
Reminder Publications - Humane Society Restores Services

8/1/09
WGGB-abc40 - Grand Opening
WWLP-22News- Grand Opening
The Republican- Grand Opening

7/31/09
WWLP-22News - Grand Opening Preview
WHSM-cbs3Springfield- New Adoption Center Ready to Open
WAMC Northeast Public Radio- Adoption Center to Reopen

7/29/09
WWLP-22News - Tips to Help Pets Beat the Summer Heat
CoStar Group- Humane Society Buys Springfield Facility

7/28/09
The Republican - Animal Shelter Fills Major Need

7/24/09
The Republican - Animal Facility to Reopen

7/21/09
WAMC Radio - Dakin Pioneer Valley Moves Forward

7/19/09
Hampshire Life - To the Rescue
The Sunday Republican - Mutts & Muttinis Event at the Deerfield Inn

7/17/09
WGGB abc40 - Move in Day: A New Beginning, A Second Chance

7/14/09
WWLP-22News - Breed Bans

7/13/09
Daily Hampshire Gazette - "Picture This" Benefit with photographer Sarah Prall

7/4/09
WWLP-22News - Fourth of July Pet Tips

6/17/09
WWLP-22News - Keep Pets Safe

6/11/09
Examiner.com- Boston- Dixie Dogs

6/4/09
WWLP-22News - Coyotes Have Some on Edge

5/23/09
Daily Hampshire Gazette - Dakin Appreciates Press Support

5/22/09
WWLP-22News - Keep Pets Safe

5/21/09
Amherst Bulletin - Dakin Steps In

5/17/09
Daily Hampshire Gazette - DPVHS Expansion Still Means Service to Franklin and Hampshire Counties

5/8/09
The Recorder - Animal Shelter to Remain in Leverett 

5/7/09
The Recorder - Pet Shelter Needs Tug at Rowe Girl's Heart

5/6/09
WWLP-22News - Plans Move Ahead

5/4/09
The Reminder - Closed MSPCA Site Finds New Owner

5/1/09
The Republican - Dakin Humane Society to Buy MSPCA Facility
Daily Hampshire Gazette - Dakin to Take Over MSPCA's Pet Center
AP/Gazettenet.com -Dakin Buys MSPCA Shelter in Springfield

4/30/09
WWLP-22News - Former MSPCA Facility Gets New Life
WWLP-22News -  Shelter Gets New Lease on Life 
WGGB-abc40 - Dakin Humane to Take Springfield MSPCA Building
WSHM-cbs3 Springfield and Boston Herald - Two of Three Closed MSPCA Shelters to Reopen
WSHM-cbs3 Springfield -Animal Shelter Moving into Former MSPCA Building 
WAMC-Northeast Public Radio - 90.3 FM/1400 AM -Western Mass Animal Shelter to Reopen