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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
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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 DPVHS 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- DPVHS 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 DPVHS

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- DPVHS 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- DPVHS Sets Goal
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Dakin's Darlings: Pooch Posing Event
Daily Hampshire Gazette- Fundraising Key to DPVHS 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 - D
PVHS 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 GazetteDakin to Take Over MSPCA's Pet Center
AP/Gazettenet.com -Dakin Buys MSPCA Shelter in Springfield

4/30/09
WWLP-22NewsFormer MSPCA Facility Gets New Life
WWLP-22News -  Shelter Gets New Lease on Life 
WGGB-abc40Dakin Humane to Take Springfield MSPCA Building
WSHM-cbs3 Springfield and Boston HeraldTwo 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

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