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Attention Military Personnel
Are you being deployed overseas and don't have anybody to care for your pet? Don't take them to a shelter - contact Operation Noble Foster instead. They will find a foster home for your pet until you return.

Animal Cruelty is Family Violence How to Raise Awareness of the Animal Cruelty/Family Violence Connection. 

 

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Rhode Island Animal Shelters & Animal Control Agencies 

Border States:  Connecticut   /   Massachusetts   /   New York     

This is a directory of Rhode Island pet shelters, animal rescues and more.  Below select the first letter of the city closest to you for an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal control agency.  Also, don't forget to view our animal rescue page if you are looking for a certain type of animal from the many wonderful animal rescues we have listed.  

Are you looking for a companion for your pet? or how about a companion, gift or present for yourself?  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  There are many animals looking for and needing a loving home today.  In many shelters across the country over 75% of the animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. 

It is RI state law now that every cat be fixed, and for very good reason. The numbers of cats and kittens in the state are just too high, and we all have to work together to help get that number under control.  

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  All domestic birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits and more have a story to tell. Please give them the time that they deserve. They didn't ask to be left behind.  They are looking for that forever loving  home.   Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout Rhode Island.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

URGENT NOTICES:

Urgent notices are notices that these animals do not have much time and will be euthanized if not adopted soon.  Please help make more room in the shelter by adopting a loving pet today!  This is only a small listing of animals needing help now, please contact your local shelter on how you can help.  Not all shelters list their pets as URGENT!  Also, help the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pets so that their offspring don't end up getting abused, neglected or on Death Row.   

Providence, RI  Providence Volunteer Services for Animals  -  The Providence Chapter of Volunteer Services for Animals, 272-1639, provides volunteer assistance to the Providence Animal Care and Control Center.  
Address: Providence Animal Care and Control, 7 Service Road, Providence, RI 02905   Phone: 401-941-6830 

West Warwick, RI  West Warwick Volunteer Services for Animals -  PLEASE HELP!!!!!! Ww are in DESPERATE NEED of Donations and Volunteers  The shelter is full!  
PO Box 56, West Warwick, RI 02893   Phone: 401-828-2130  

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Here is a listing of Directories that list animal shelters, humane societies and animal rescue groups.  

Choosing a pet for you      

How to be a responsible pet owner- choosing the right pet for you  

Pet Finder -  listing in alphabetical order by city.  If you click on this link and your state does not come up right away do a search for your area.   

Pet Harbor - 

MuttCats - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  

Net Pets - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  Listed by city in alphabetical order.  

World Animal Net - Find animal shelters, animal rescues, sanctuaries and more in your state.  

Animal Net for Pets - Directory and resources for Rhode Island Humane Societies, animal shelters, pet adoptions, animal cruelty help and resources, bird rescue and other organizations dealing with animal welfare in Rhode Island. 

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Listed in City order.  Select the letter for the city you are looking for.  Keep in mind that some shelters may have a mailing address only.  In that case it does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  
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Bristol, RI  Bristol Animal Shelter -  View some of the animals up for adoption HERE.  You can find another website for this shelter located HERE.
Address:  10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809    Phone: 401-253-4834  

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Charlestown, RI  Charlestown Animal Control Shelter -  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  Sand Hill Rd, Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813   Phone: 401-364-1211   

Chepachet, RI  Glocester Animal Control -   View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Drawer B, 121 Chestnut Hill Rd, Chepachet, Rhode Island 02814   Phone: 401-568-3885   

Clayville, RI  Scituate Animal Shelter - 106 George Washington Highway, Clayville, Rhode Island 02815   Phone: 401-647-7200    

Coventry, RI  Coventry Animal Control - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  1075 Main St, Coventry, Rhode Island 02816   Phone: 401-822-9106  
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Cranston, RI  Cranston Animal Shelter - 920 Phoenix Ave, Cranston, Rhode Island 02921   Phone: 

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East Providence, RI  East Providence Animal Control Center - Contrary to popular belief, the East Providence Animal Control Center is NOT a no-kill shelter.  Donations needed!!  
Address:  62 Commercial Way, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914   Phone: 401-435-7675  

Exeter, RI  Exeter Animal Shelter - We have several dogs that are available for adoption that have not yet made it on our website. Please come in and see all our animals, they could change your world.  
Address:  169 South County Trail, Exeter, Rhode Island 02822   Phone: 401-294-2754  

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Harrisville, RI  Burrillville Animal Shelter - 131 Clear River Dr, Harrisville, Rhode Island 02830   Phone: 401-568-9480  

Hope, RI  Scituate Animal Control - Visit: 106 George Washington Highway, Clayville, RI 02815   Phone: 401-647-7200    
Mailing Address:  Scituate Animal Control, c/o Scituate Police Department, 116 Main Street, Hope, Rhode Island 02831   

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Lincoln, RI  Lincoln Animal Shelter - 25 Wellington Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865   Phone: 401-333-0950  

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Middletown,  RI  Potter League for Animals - is the Humane Society and Animal Shelter for Newport County. We are private non-profit but we house animals for our local animal control departments. 2500 dogs, cats and small animals are cared for each year.  
Address:  87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, Rhode Island 02872   Phone: 401-846-8276  

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North Kingstown, RI  North Kingstown Animal Pound -  Donations and Volunteers wanted!!   
Address: 365 Hamilton Allenton Rd, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852   Phone: 401- 295-5579  

North Providence, RI  North Providence Animal Shelter - We are a division of The North Providence Police department.  Donations, Foster homes and Volunteers needed!!  
Address: 900 Smithfield Rd, North Providence, Rhode Island    Phone: 401-233-1492  

North Smithfield, RI  North Smithfield Animal Control Center - 281 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield, Rhode Island 02896   Phone: 401-766-0377 

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Oakland, RI  Burrillville Animal Control - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  131 Clear River Drive, Oakland, Rhode Island 02858   Phone: 401-568-9480  

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Pawtucket, RI  Pawtucket Animal Shelter  - is a municipal shelter that accepts stray/abandoned animals from the City of Pawtucket. We house both dogs and cats, and have found an occasional bunny, ferret, etc.  We always recommend calling first to insure someone will be available if you are coming by to meet the animals, and you are coming from a distance.     
Address:  Slater Park, Pawtucket, Rhode Island     Phone: 401-722-4243  

Peace Dale, RI  Animal Rescue League of Southern RI  - We are a non-profit, "no-kill" shelter.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Mailing Address:  PO Box 458, Wakefield RI 02880-0458  
Address:  506B Curtis Corner Road, Peace Dale, Rhode Island     Phone: 401-783-7606  

Providence, RI  Providence Animal Control Shelter  -     Phone: 401-243-6040  

Providence, RI  Providence Volunteer Services for Animals  -  The Providence Chapter of Volunteer Services for Animals, 272-1639, provides volunteer assistance to the Providence Animal Care and Control Center.  
Address: Providence Animal Care and Control, 7 Service Road, Providence, Rhode Island 02905   Phone: 401-941-6830 

Providence, RI  Defenders of Animals  - We are a no kill animal shelter.  Our mission is to provide assistance to sick, injured and homeless animals and to defend the inalienable rights of both companion animals and wildlife through education, legal and legislative activism.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: PO Box 5634, Weybosset Hill Station, Providence, Rhode Island 02903-0634   Phone: 401- 738-3710

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Riverside, RI Rhode Island SPCA  - Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  186 Amaral Street, Riverside, Rhode Island  02915   Phone: 401-438-8150    

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Smithfield, RI  Smithfield Animal Control - The Smithfield Shelter is always looking for donations.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  3 Spragueville Road, Smithfield, Rhode Island  02917   Phone: 401-233-1055   

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Tiverton, RI  Tiverton Animal Control - 1320 main Rd, Tiverton, Rhode Island  02878   Phone: 401-624-6624  

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Wakefield, RI  Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island -  
PO Box 458, Wakefield, Rhode Island  02880-0458   Phone: (401)783-7606  

Warren, RI  Warren Animal Shelter -  80 Wood Street, Warren, Rhode Island 02885   Phone: 401-245-4569  

West Warwick, RI  West Warwick Animal Shelter -  PLEASE HELP!!!!!! We are in DESPERATE NEED of Donations and Volunteers  The shelter is full!  Call shelter first before coming out.  
Address:  PO Box 56, 106 Hay Street, West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893   Phone: 401-822-9250 or 401-828-2130  

Westerly, RI Westerly Animal Control -  Donations needed!! 
Address: Westerly-Bradford Road (Rt 91), Westerly, Rhode Island 02891   Phone: 401-348-2558   

Woonsocket, RI  Woonsocket Animal Shelter -  View some of the animals up for adoption HERE. 
Address: 9 Cumberland Hill Rd, 242 Clinton St, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895   Phone: 401-766-6571

Wyoming, RI  Richmond Animal Control - Address:  51 Buttonwood Rd, Wyoming, Rhode Island 02898

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