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The Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter is a 501(c) volunteer group that supports the Bristol Animal Shelter that is located in Bristol, RI.

It is a Municipal Animal Shelter operated by the Bristol Police Department. Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization located in Bristol, Rhode Island. The mission of the Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter is to assist the Town of Bristol in their efforts to provide a safe and healthy environment for the sick, abused, abandoned and homeless animals that come

into the care of the Bristol Animal Shelter until they find their forever home. To that end, we will provide funding for routine and emergency veterinary services for the animals in their care. We are also committed to promoting humane education in order to reduce the neglect, abuse and abandonment of companion animals. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BRISTOL ANIMAL CONTROL

The Bristol Animal Shelter is a Municipal Animal Shelter located in Bristol, Rhode Island and is operated through the Bristol Police Department's Animal Control Division. The Shelter is open seven days a week with the exception of being closed on all major holidays. Daily operation hours are subject to change. The Bristol Animal Shelter 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 at (401) 222-2781. Bristol’s Animal Ordinances:
-Dog at Large: All dogs must be kept under physical restraint at all times, i.e.…leash or behind a fence.
-Vaccinations: It shall be unlawful for any person to own any dog or cat over three months of age that has not been inoculated against rabies.
-Dog License: Every dog in the town of Bristol shall be licensed yearly. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. A license must be renewed every April. A license can be obtained through the Bristol Town Hall.
-Barking Dogs: No person shall keep any dog, which by habitual howling, yelping, or barking, disturbs the quiet of any person residing in the neighborhood.
-Canine Waste Removal: It shall be a violation for any person to fail to remove and dispose of any f***s left by his dog on any private property and to not have on their persons a means or removal.
-Confinement of Dogs in Heat: It shall be a violation for any female dog in heat to be at large or restrained out of doors.
-Abandonment: The owner of the keeper of a dog or cat who moves from his place of residence and leaves behind such animal shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
-Sanitary Conditions: It shall be a violation for any person not to provide a maintained area, adequate shelter, and an adequate lead, no less than 15 ft., and adequate food and water for his dog.
-Feral Cat Populations: It shall be a violation for any person to maintain or keep feral cats or back yard feeder cats without having such cats rabies vaccinated and spayed/neutered.
**Fines: A fine of $50.00 will be levied for each first violation of any of these ordinances. Second violations carry a $100.00 fine, and third or subsequent violations carry a $250.00 fine.

08/23/2024

We love hearing from our adopters❤️ This is what they had to say...Today is Catrina's 6 month Gotcha Day. She is living her best life!!! ❤️🏡🐈‍⬛️

08/22/2024

Let's wish Kim a happy birthday.💗🥳 Instead of collecting birthday presents, Kim, Evan and Declan collected donations for the animals at our Shelter. What a compassionate act to do. Thank you from all of our furry friends❤️🐶🐰🐱

08/22/2024

We just wanted to give a big THANK YOU to for what they do for non profit organizations and to everyone who bought a ticket and came out for a purrrfect Sunday morning yoga session! We can’t wait for our next event 🧘🧘‍♀️🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱❤️

08/21/2024

Big shout out to Wyatt, Joseph and Luke. They raised $34.10 at their lemonade stand all for the animals at our Shelter.🍋 We definitely will put it to good use. We are so proud of them. ❤️🐶🐰🐱

08/19/2024

**Finn is home safe❤️🐈‍⬛️🏡

Missing Cat in Bristol

Finn is missing from San Juan Drive since Friday, August 16th. He is an indoor cat that got out. Finn is all black, please contact 401-527-3098 or 401-580-8719 if you see him or have any information. Let's help get Finn home.

08/19/2024

Trespass and Eros are a special needs bonded pair searching for their fur-ever home.

Trespass & Eros is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Medium Hair searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

08/19/2024

Annie is still searching for her fur-ever home.

Annie is an adoptable Dog - German Shorthaired Pointer & Labrador Retriever Mix searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

08/19/2024

Mae is a sweet, senior dog who is still searching for her fur-ever home.

Mae is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

08/19/2024

Winter is now available for adoption!

Winter is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

08/19/2024

Poppy and her kittens are available for adoption!

Butterfly Kittens is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

08/14/2024

There is still time to get your ticket to hang out with these purrfect yoga partners THIS Sunday at 10am! Tickets can be found linked in our Instagram and Facebook, as well as on page! 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🧘🧘‍♀️
Space is limited, so sign up here
https://www.soulfriendyoga.com/products/donation-puppy-yoga?utm_content=Facebook_UA&variant=44200253489397&utm_source=IGShopping&utm_medium=Social

08/13/2024

We are so proud of Stella. 🌟 She is always finding ways to help the animals at our Shelter. She put a table out at the Bristol Oyster Festival for Child & Family Services sponsored by Dewolf Tavern . She shared her profits and raised $210 for the BAS. Thank you Stella❤️🐶🐰🐱

08/10/2024

We love hearing from our adopters❤️ This is what they had to say...Hello, wanted to reach out and share some pics of Rocky aka P***y as he just had his 5th birthday and 4th gotchya anniversary.
This dog has the best personality and has us laughing 24/7! Every year on his birthday we are so grateful that you were willing to give us a chance with this amazing boy! We will never be able to thank you enough! ❤️🐶🐾🏡

08/08/2024

Dandelion is available for adoption!

Dandelion is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

08/07/2024

We love hearing from our adopters ❤️ This is what they had to say...Luke, aka Cillian, has finally found his footing here in his forever home. He's a loveable goofball. He loves hair ties, looking out the window and paper bags. But his favorite is blue bunny. He carries this around by the leg or between the legs. He plays fetch with it and tosses it in the air. We are so happy to have him! Thank you Lori and the Bristol Animal Shelter❤️🏡🐈

08/07/2024

This beauty is available for adoption!

Lo**ta is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Long Hair searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

08/07/2024

ADOPTED❤️🏡🐈🐈‍⬛️

Bert & Ernie are a sweet bonded pair looking for their fur-ever family!

Bert & Ernie is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

08/06/2024

Starling is home safe❤️🐈‍⬛️🏡

Missing Cat in Bristol

Starling has been missing from Narrows Road (closer to the beach) for over a week now. She is not wearing a collar. If you have any information, please contact (401) 396-7450. Let's help get Starling home

08/05/2024

🐈 🐈‍⬛ Thank you in advance for your kindness!

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Bristol Animal Shelter
10 Minturn Farm Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809

or donations can be dropped off at the Bristol Animal Shelter at any time during our visiting hours 🐾

Tuesday-Friday 12pm-4pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm

08/01/2024

07/31/2024

By popular demand❤️we are holding another Kitten yoga with Soul Friend Yoga on August 18th at 10 AM in our Humane Education Center. 💜🐈‍⬛️🐈🐈‍⬛️🐈🐈‍⬛️🐈🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Space is limited, so sign up here
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The Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter is a 501(c) volunteer group that supports the Bristol Anima

07/31/2024

We are now accepting applications on Annie. Are you looking for a waling or running companion? Annie may be the dog for you! You can fill out an application here--> https://form.jotform.com/212166092636152

Annie is an adoptable Dog - German Shorthaired Pointer & Pit Bull Terrier Mix searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

07/30/2024

Thank you, Matt Dame, A Dog's Life RI, for making adoptable sweet Annie 💗 so squeaking clean after her bath. Your generosity and care for the animals at our shelter is so appreciated. ❤️🐶🐾

07/23/2024

Amaryllis and Cassian is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

07/21/2024

We’d like to formally introduce the kittens who will be showing off all of their yoga moves August 18! Our renaissance kittens: Monet, Matisse, Sisley, Cezanne, Renoir, and Cassatt. Make sure to buy your tickets before they sell out, it’s going to be a purrfectly fun time! Soul Friend Yoga
Sign up here https://www.soulfriendyoga.com/products/donation-puppy-yoga?utm_content=Facebook_UA&variant=44200253489397&utm_source=IGShopping&utm_medium=Social

07/18/2024

ADOPTED❤️

Look who's available for adoption!

Sage is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua & Yorkshire Terrier Mix searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

07/17/2024

It’s hot out there!! 🐶☀️🐱

07/17/2024

By popular demand❤️we are holding another Kitten yoga with Soul Friend Yoga on August 18th at 10 AM in our Humane Education Center. 💜🐈‍⬛️🐈🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️Sign up here
https://www.soulfriendyoga.com/products/donation-puppy-yoga?utm_content=Facebook_UA&variant=44200253489397&utm_source=IGShopping&utm_medium=Social

07/15/2024

We are super excited to share the link so you can buy tickets for kitten yoga this week! Until then, keep waiting patiently like these kitties pictured above and save the date! August 18 at 10am at the Bristol Animal Shelter with 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🧘‍♂️🧘🧘‍♀️ sign up here By popular demand❤️we are holding another Kitten yoga with friend Yoga on August 18th at 10 AM in our Humane Education Center. 💜🐈‍⬛️🐈🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️Sign up here
https://www.soulfriendyoga.com/products/donation-puppy-yoga?utm_content=Facebook_UA&variant=44200253489397&utm_source=IGShopping&utm_medium=Social

07/15/2024

Adopted❤️🐈🐈‍⬛️🐈🐈‍⬛️

We have kittens available for adoption. Fill out and application HERE--> https://form.jotform.com/212165451366150

Shark Week Kittens is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

Address

The Shelters Address Interstate, 10 Minturn Farm Rd
Bristol, RI
02809

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KITTEN YOGA THIS SUNDAY! Don’t miss out on this purrfect opportunity to get your zen with adorable kittens around you! There are still limited tickets available for purchase at the link in our bio. 🐱🧘‍♀️🧘 @soulfriendyoga #kitten #yoga #bristol #thingstodoinbristol #kittenyoga #bristolanimalshelter #namaste #getyourzenon

Congratulation Kathy Goad🎉 you are today's raffle winner of Gift Certificates to Eskimo King, Nordstroms and Uncle Tony's totalling $40. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter. Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Dan Burdick 🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $50 gift certificate to East Bay Kennel. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter. Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Cindy Miller 🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $600 gift certificate to Miss Z Photography -Massachusetts Award Winning Newborn & Child Photography. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Sue Furtado🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $100 gift certificate to Waves Wellness Center. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar. $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Karen Crossly🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $25 gift certificate to Ida's Restaurant. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar. $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Mary John 🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $50 gift certificate to Hot Point Emporium. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Brian Jolsen🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $75 gift card to Pomodoro Italian Kitchen. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Kath Barretto-Offutt🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $100 gift certificate to Waves Wellness Center. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic . $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Linda Costick🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $25 card to Cabrals Chicken. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic . $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Susan Pollard🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $50 card to Woof Woof Pet Boutique and Biscuit Bar. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic . $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Lynn Helman🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $50 card to Top Golf. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic . $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Cindy Miller🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $50 gift certificate to A Dog's Life RI. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic . $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Linda Franco 🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $25 gift card to Buffalo Wings. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic . $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Anne DiMonti 🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $50 gift certificate to Alfred's Consignments. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic . $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Mary Steele 🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a gift certificate for Tea for 2 at Blithewold Mansion. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic. $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Helen Spencer 🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $75 gift card to DeWolf Tavern. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof Woof Pet Boutique and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic. $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

Congratulations Susan Levandowski 🎉 you are today's raffle winner of a $100 gift card to Wellness Wave Center. There's a winner everyday for the month of May. 📣 You still have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at the Bristol Animal Shelter, Woof Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar and Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic . $20 for 5 raffle tickets 🎟 Thank you ❤️🐶🐰🐱

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The Bristol Animal Shelter is a Municipal Animal Shelter located in Bristol, Rhode Island and is operated through the Bristol Police Department's Animal Control Division. The Shelter is open six days a week with the exception of being closed on all major holidays. Daily operation hours are subject to change. The Bristol Animal Shelter 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 at (401) 222-2781. Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization located in Bristol, Rhode Island. The mission of the Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter is to assist the Town of Bristol in their efforts to provide a safe and healthy environment for the sick, abused, abandoned and homeless animals that come into the care of the Bristol Animal Shelter until they find their forever home. To that end, we will provide funding for routine and emergency veterinary services for the animals in their care. We are also committed to promoting humane education in order to reduce the neglect, abuse and abandonment of companion animals.