MSPCA is closed, is there anyone else

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - With the closing of the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center in Springfield, people are wondering where there are other shelters in the area for homeless animals.

Here in Western Massachusetts there are several animal shelters.

They are: The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Care & Adoption Center in Springfield, and the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society in Leverett.

There are two in Pittsfield: the Berkshire Humane Society and the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter. Each shelter has different animal acceptance guidelines, so call first.

Also the MSPCA has other shelters across the state in Boston, on Cape Cod in Centerville and on Nantucket.

There is also the Nevins Farm in Methuen and the New Beginnings Dog Rescue in Bondsville.

Each shelter has different animal acceptance guidelines, so call first.

The MSPCA was forced to close the Springfield Adoption Center because of financial losses.

Its law enforcement officers will still be responding to complaints of abuse and neglect here in western Massachusetts.