Westfield Animal Control and Shelter
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Hours: Shelter open to the public by appointment only; animal control services available daily
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- An approved adoption application and a driver's license or state ID are required to adopt.
- Where
- City of Westfield
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City of Westfield animal control and shelter handling stray and lost animals, adoptions of dogs and cats, and reclaims. Stray dogs and cats are held for 10 days. Proof of current rabies vaccination, and a city license for dogs, is required to reclaim a pet.
How to reach them
Where: 178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA 01085
Hours: Shelter open to the public by appointment only; animal control services available daily
Good to know
- Who can use it: An approved adoption application and a driver's license or state ID are required to adopt.
- How to get started: If you have lost a pet, call (413) 564-3129 and leave a message. To adopt, complete the online adoption application or ask for a paper application at the shelter.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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