Baypath Humane Society

500 Legacy Farms North Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Baypath Humane Society animal shelter in Hopkinton, MA

Hopkinton Shelters

(508) 435-6938 Directions

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Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Today
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton, MA

Baypath Humane Society is located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, about 15 miles west of Worcester, and is open to visitors Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with walk-ins welcome during those hours. The humane society connects people and animals to build a compassionate community, providing shelter, care, and enrichment to homeless cats and dogs while helping them find loving homes. Its work extends beyond adoption through outreach, education, and community partnerships, along with programs like animal transport, foster care, and a barn cat program. In 2025 alone, Baypath facilitated 301 dog adoptions and 555 cat adoptions, supported by hundreds of fostered animals and thousands of volunteer hours donated to animal-assisted activities.

Before you go

Adopting from Baypath Humane Society

Adoption process

You can adopt by walking in during posted walk-in hours or by filling out an online adoption questionnaire, after which staff schedule a matchmaking discussion, an in-person meet with potential matches, and completion of paperwork (a non-refundable $100 deposit can hold a pet for 24 hours) to finalize the adoption.