Providence Animal Rescue League

34 Elbow Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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Providence Animal Rescue League in Providence, RI

Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) is a rescue organization located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, at 34 Elbow St., and is one of 20 animal shelters and rescues serving that county. PARL is a 100+ year-old 501(c)(3) nonprofit urban animal shelter and community resource, offering services such as pet adoption, animal surrender, a pet food pantry, vaccine clinics, spay/neuter services, and lost-and-found pet assistance. It works with animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, and partners with organizations like Best Friends Network, the Orphan Kitten Club, and the Bissell Pet Foundation to support its mission.

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Adopting from Providence Animal Rescue League

Adoption process

The process is conversation-based with no strict application requirements: complete an online Adopter Profile, then visit during open hours (Wed–Sun, 12–4pm) to meet animals, with adoptions often completed the same day; dog adopters with existing dogs typically need a meet-and-greet.

Service area
Providence, Rhode Island
County
Providence County
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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