Rhode Island Animal Shelters

79 Shelters

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    Anchor Paws Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Coventry, RI 02816
    (401) 320-8802
    Details
    Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 458
    Wakefield, RI 02880

    Located in Washington County

    401-792-2233
    Details
    Animal Rescue League Westerly
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 1237
    Westerly, RI 02891

    Located in Washington County

    401-596-2090
    Details
    Are We Home Yet? Dog and Cat Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Warren, RI 02885
    Details
    Barrington Animal Control
    95 Country Road
    Barrington, RI 02808

    Located in Washington County

    401-245-4569
    Details
    Block Island Volunteers for Animals
    P.O. Box 402
    Block Island, RI 02807

    Located in Washington County

    401-466-5303
    Details
    Bristol Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    395 Metacom Avenue
    Bristol, RI 02809

    Located in Bristol County

    401-253-4834
    Details
    Charlestown Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    Sand Hill Road
    Charlestown, RI 02813

    Located in Washington County

    401-364-1211
    Details
    Coventry Pound
    1670 Flat River Road
    Coventry, RI 02816

    Located in Kent County

    401-822-9106
    Details
    Cranston Animal Shelter / Animals Depend on People Too, Inc.
    Shelter Organization
    920 Phenix Avenue
    Cranston, RI 02921

    Located in Providence County

    401-461-1000
    Details
    Critter Cavalry Rescue New England
    Rescue Organization

    Coventry, RI 02816
    (615) 661-5333
    Details
    Defenders of Animals
    P.O. Box 5634
    Providence, RI 02903

    Located in Providence County

    401-738-3710
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Rhode Island

    Rhode Island has 79 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 5 counties. About half are animal shelters. Warwick has more than any other Rhode Island city, followed by Providence and Cranston. Between them there are dogs and cats of every age and size in Rhode Island, and the right one is rarely the one you set out looking for.

    Rhode Island has 79 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Warwick has more than anywhere else in Rhode Island, followed by Providence, Cranston and North Kingstown. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Providence, Washington and Kent counties have the most, though listings reach 5 of Rhode Island's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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