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Full Resource Name:
Bristol Animal Control and Shelter
Address
10 Minturn Farm Road
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-4834
Description:
The Bristol Animal Control impounds stray dogs and sick or injured cats only in the shelter. Persons wishing to surrender an animal must contact a private humane agency.
All complaints must be filed either through the Bristol Police Department or the Bristol Animal Control and Shelter.
Animal Control does not respond to wildlife complaints. Any and all wildlife complaints must be handled by the Department of Environmental Management (DEM).
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Description
The Bristol Animal Control is overseen by the Bristol Police Department. They impounds stray dogs and sick or injured cats only. Persons wishing to surrender an animal must contact a private humane agency. All complaints must be filed either through the Bristol Police Department or the Bristol Animal Shelter. Animal control does not respond to wildlife complaints � any and all wildlife complaints must be handled by the Department of Environmental Management. Contact DEM @ 222-2781.
Hours
24/7
Eligibility
Stray dogs and sick or injured cats
Fees
No fees
Geography Served
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Description
The Bristol Animal Shelter provides visiting hours and adoption.
Hours
Visiting Hours: Sunday: 11:00AM â 3:00PM Tuesday â Friday: 12:00 PM â 4:00 PM. Saturday: 8:30 AM â 4:00 PM.
Required Documents
Photo ID
Intake Procedure
Complete application
Geography Served
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General Information
Hours:
Visiting Hours: Sunday: 11:00AM ! 3:00PM
Tuesday ! Friday: 12:00 PM ! 4:00 PM.
Saturday: 8:30 AM ! 4:00 PM.
Eligibility:
If you have an emergency, please contact the Bristol Police Department at 401-253-6900.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 5, 2022
Legal Status:
Governmental
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
10 Minturn Farm Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Mailing
10 Minturn Farm Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Contacts
Deborah Desilva
Primary Contact
Animal Control Supervisor
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 253-4834
DEM
(401) 222-2781
Police
(401) 253-6900