Providence Animal Shelter

Address

200 Terminal Road
Providence, RI 02905

(401) 243-6040

http://www.providenceri.gov/animal-control/

Description:

The City of Providence Animal Shelter/ Animal Control provides a temporary shelter with humane and compassionate care for stray abused, neglected and impounded animals; coordinate their adoption when possible; and promote community education on proper animal safety, pet care, pet overpopulation and responsible pet ownership.

Description

The Providence Animal Control Division protects the health and safety of our residents and their pets with progressive leadership and education, and continues to engage the hearts and minds of the community to help all animals. As of November 2015, the Animal Control Division has adopted a “low risk euthanasia” philosophy of healthy adoptable animals and will continue to improve the live release rate of shelter animals via adoptions, returning strays to their owners, transferring animals to rescues and treating medical cases.

Hours

Tue-Sat 11:00AM-3:00PM

Eligibility

All

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or walk-in. If you have a stray, please do not bring animals into the lobby area. Leave the animal safely confined in the car and alert the front desk.

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

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    Description

    Link for animals available for adoption: https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=RI79

    Hours

    Varies

    Required Documents

    Proof of home ownership: Utility Bill or Tax Statement

    Eligibility

    Must be 18 years old or older to adopt

    Fees

    Accepts checks or money orders only; Dogs Under 50 Pounds, Male or Female $220.00; Dogs Over 50 Pounds, Male or Female $270.00; Puppies Male or Female (6 months of age or younger) $220.00; Cats Male or Female $95.00 Kittens-1 $150.00 Kittens-2 $200.00

    Intake Procedure

    Call or download application online

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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      General Information

      Hours:

      Tue-Sat 11:00AM-3:00PM

      Intake Process:

      Call or walk-in

      Program Fees:

      Varies

      Eligibility:

      All

      Is Shelter?

      No

      Miscellaneous

      AKA:

      Animal Control

      Related Resource

      Date of Official Change:

      April 12, 2022

      Legal Status:

      Governmental

      Description

      The Providence Animal Control Division protects the health and safety of our residents and their pets with progressive leadership and education, and continues to engage the hearts and minds of the community to help all animals. As of November 2015, the Animal Control Division has adopted a “low risk euthanasia” philosophy of healthy adoptable animals and will continue to improve the live release rate of shelter animals via adoptions, returning strays to their owners, transferring animals to rescues and treating medical cases.

      Hours

      Tue-Sat 11:00AM-3:00PM

      Eligibility

      All

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Call or walk-in. If you have a stray, please do not bring animals into the lobby area. Leave the animal safely confined in the car and alert the front desk.

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PD-0700.0400) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Link for animals available for adoption: https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=RI79

        Hours

        Varies

        Required Documents

        Proof of home ownership: Utility Bill or Tax Statement

        Eligibility

        Must be 18 years old or older to adopt

        Fees

        Accepts checks or money orders only; Dogs Under 50 Pounds, Male or Female $220.00; Dogs Over 50 Pounds, Male or Female $270.00; Puppies Male or Female (6 months of age or younger) $220.00; Cats Male or Female $95.00 Kittens-1 $150.00 Kittens-2 $200.00

        Intake Procedure

        Call or download application online

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PD-7600.0600) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Address Listings

          Mailing

          200 Terminal Road
          Providence, RI 02905

          Physical (Primary)

          200 Terminal Road
          Providence, RI 02905

          Phone Numbers

          Main Phone

          (401) 243-6040

          Fax

          (401) 467-9746

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