Rhode Island Animal Shelters

79 Shelters

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    Rescue Organization

    All of New England..., RI 02874
    (401) 742-6090
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    North Kingston Animal Pound
    Hamilton Allenton Road
    North Kingstown, RI 02852

    Located in Washington County

    401-295-5579
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    North Kingston Animal Protection League
    P.O. Box 83
    North Kingstown, RI 02852

    Located in Washington County

    401-294-4478
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    North Providence Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    900 Smithfield Road
    North Providence, RI 02904

    Located in Providence County

    401-233-1492
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    North Smithfield Animal Control Center
    Quaker Highway
    North Smithfield, RI 02896

    Located in Providence County

    401-766-0377
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    North Smithfield Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    281 Quaker Highway
    North Smithfield, RI 02896
    +1 401-766-0377 Mon 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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    Paws New England

    Warwick, RI 02889
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    Paws Watch
    P.O. Box 3711
    Newport, RI 02840

    Located in Newport County

    401-848-9057
    Details
    Pawtucket Animal Shelter - Volunteers (P.A.S.V.)
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 2567
    Pawtucket, RI 02861

    Located in Providence County

    401-722-4243
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    Placing Paws
    1320 Main Road
    Tiverton, RI 02878

    Located in Newport County

    401-624-9562
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    Potter League for Animals
    87 Oliphant Lane
    Middletown, RI 02842

    Located in Newport County

    (401) 846-8276
    Details
    Providence Animal Control Center
    Ernest Street
    Providence, RI 02905

    Located in Providence County

    401-243-6040
    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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