Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center - (413) 781-1484

Making a difference, one day and four paws at a time.

Our staff and facility provide animal control services to three area cities -- Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke. We are one of the largest regional animal control programs in the state. It is our goal to make this region a model for other animal control services.

We provide temporary housing for over 4,000 stray and abandoned animals each year. We respond to 3,000-4,000 animal-related calls annually. We also provide 10-day rabies quarantine housing for unvaccinated animals that have bitten either humans or other domestic animals.

Our primary service is that of public health and safety. We are well-versed in rabies and zoonotic disease issues for the safety of our citizens. We respond to animal-related calls 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Each TJO animal control officer is certified by the state of Massachusetts.

All stray dogs are mandated by Massachusetts state law to be held for 10 days. In Massachusetts, there is no required holding period for cats.

If unclaimed, animals are evaluated for both health and temperament prior to being made available for adoption. Dogs are evaluated more thoroughly for temperament to help ensure they will be safe, enjoyable companions.

The facility has an in-house veterinarian four days per week, responsible for shelter animal wellness and sterilization surgery. Adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and screened for other health concerns. Every dog and cat is microchipped at the time of adoption

Lost or Found an animal? Come in, call, or email right away! Animal control services are 24/7 365 days a year.Interested in adopting??
The first step in adopting a new companion would be to come into the shelter during our adoption/reclaim hours for a meet and greet. There are a few things that are worth noting before you come in. Our adoption Fee is $175 for adult pitbull type dogs, $250 for adult non-pitbull type dogs, $300 for all puppies under 5 months old. Adult cat adoption fee is $90 and all cats under 5 months old are $150. Our adoption fee includes; dewormer spay/neuter, microchip implant & registration, and all age appropriate vaccinations including rabies and distemper, heartworm & felv tests are also given. Sometimes other services are included in the adoption fee but that would be determined on a case by case basis by our adoption councilors. When you come in you would also want to make sure you have the following information with you.
1. Your veterinarian’s information, 2. Proof of home ownership or landlord’s contact information. 3. Your family and other dogs.- we would like them to meet before you add another member to their pack to make sure everyone will get along.

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