Franklin County Sheriff's Office Regional Dog Shelter

10 Sandy Lane Turners Falls, Massachusetts 01376
Dogs
Franklin County Sheriff's Office Regional Dog Shelter in Turners Falls, MA
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  2. Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Today
  4. Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  5. Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  6. Saturday Closed
  7. Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Regional Dog Shelter in Turners Falls, MA

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office Regional Dog Shelter is a regional dog rescue located in Montague, Massachusetts, about 35 miles south of Springfield, MA. Run largely by volunteers under Shelter Director Leslee Colucci, it serves the towns of Franklin County, taking in stray, lost, and unwanted dogs and offering them a safe, welcoming facility along with care and enrichment until each one can transition to a better life and find a home best suited to them. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

If you see a dog you like on their Petfinder listings, call the shelter to make an appointment to come in and meet them.

Service area
Franklin County, Massachusetts
Animals served
Dogs

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