Bristol Animal Shelter

Bristol Animal Shelter 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.

**Smokey has been found. Sadly, it wasn't the results his family wanted 💔🌈**Missing cat from Bristol Smokey is missing f...
06/24/2025

**Smokey has been found. Sadly, it wasn't the results his family wanted 💔🌈**

Missing cat from Bristol

Smokey is missing from Hawthorne Avenue, since last night. She is a small,
7 year old shorthaired cat with green eyes. She is an indoor cat and friendly. Please let's help get Smokey home. If you have any information, please call 413/636-9551. Thank you.

Missing Dog in Bristol DO NOT CHASE. His name is Clyde. He has been missing since Sunday 6/22 morning in C**t State Pa...
06/24/2025

Missing Dog in Bristol

DO NOT CHASE. His name is Clyde. He has been missing since Sunday 6/22 morning in C**t State Park. He was running with his leash, the leash was found, but no Clyde. He is microchipped and an absolute sweetheart but overly cautious of strangers. Be on the lookout and report any sightings.

If you have any information plesse call 401/230-3613. You can also call the Bristol Animal Shelter at 401-253-4834 or the Bristol Police Department dispatch at 401/253-6900, if spotted or found. Let's help get Clyde home. Thank you

**FOUND** - SAFE AT HOME ❤️🐈‍⬛️🏡Missing cat in BristolPeixinho is missing from San Jose & Fatima Drive area. He is a 3...
06/15/2025

**FOUND** - SAFE AT HOME ❤️🐈‍⬛️🏡

Missing cat in Bristol

Peixinho is missing from San Jose & Fatima Drive area. He is a 3 year old, long haired, black male with a puffy tail. He is also micro chipped. He has been missing since Saturday morning, June 14th. If you have seen him or have any information, please call 774/627-0017. Let's help get Peixinho home.

Are you looking for a confident friend? Tom is available for adoption and he's looking for a mate...either a female pig...
06/12/2025

Are you looking for a confident friend? Tom is available for adoption and he's looking for a mate...either a female pigeon or a human mate! If you are interested in adopting Tom, you can fill out an application here--> https://form.jotform.com/211594624044150

**ADOPTED ** THERE WILL BE MORE KITTENS AVAILABLE SOON❤️🐈These two precious 11 week old kittens are up for adoption. Th...
06/09/2025

**ADOPTED ** THERE WILL BE MORE KITTENS AVAILABLE SOON❤️🐈

These two precious 11 week old kittens are up for adoption. They will be ready to go home on June 19th. Give the shelter a call at 401/253-4834 to set up a meet and greet or Apply here--> https://form.jotform.com/222994950795171

🦤 Goose is available for adoption! Apply here--> https://form.jotform.com/222994950795171
06/09/2025

🦤 Goose is available for adoption! Apply here--> https://form.jotform.com/222994950795171

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

**ADOPTED - ❤️🐶🏡**We are now taking applications on Patches. Apply here-->https://form.jotform.com/212166092636152
06/09/2025

**ADOPTED - ❤️🐶🏡**

We are now taking applications on Patches. Apply here-->https://form.jotform.com/212166092636152

Patches is an adoptable Dog - Rat Terrier & Jack Russell Terrier Mix searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

Missing Cat in Bristol Potato is missing from Birchwood Drive. He is gray with white paws, mouth and chest. He has nev...
06/08/2025

Missing Cat in Bristol

Potato is missing from Birchwood Drive.
He is gray with white paws, mouth and chest. He has never been outside before.
If you find him, please contact 347/987-5748. Let's help get Potato home. Thank you.

BACK AGAIN! Join us Saturday, July 19th for kitten yoga! Get your tickets on page, or with this link https://shorturl.a...
06/08/2025

BACK AGAIN! Join us Saturday, July 19th for kitten yoga! Get your tickets on page, or with this link https://shorturl.at/37m6r
All proceeds benefit the emergency vet fund of the Bristol Animal Shelter❤️🐈‍⬛️🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️

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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.