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Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center (TJO)

Hours: Open to the public Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12:00pm-3:30pm; Saturdays by appointment

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Springfield, Holyoke and Chicopee
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Regional animal shelter for Springfield, Holyoke and Chicopee handling adoptions, pet reclaims, owner surrenders and dog licenses. Adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: 627 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104

Hours: Open to the public Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12:00pm-3:30pm; Saturdays by appointment

Good to know

  • How to get started: Visit during public hours or call the adoption center at (413) 781-1484 x2 about adoptions, reclaiming a pet, surrendering a pet or licenses.

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Sources

Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center (TJO) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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