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.

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Valentine’s Day is here, &James is ready to have a poo! For a $5 donation, we will wr...
01/23/2025

Roses are red, Violets are blue,
Valentine’s Day is here, &
James is ready to have a poo! For a $5 donation, we will write the name of an ex-friend, lover, or even something you wish to bury in a litterbox. We promise James will doo you right...just tap the link to add your name/names https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/C85CF2D99XB8Q

01/19/2025

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

Cuddles is a senior cat in need of some love. Can you open your heart for Cuddles?
01/16/2025

Cuddles is a senior cat in need of some love. Can you open your heart for Cuddles?

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

Looking for a friend for your cat? Vi may be the one for you!
01/16/2025

Looking for a friend for your cat? Vi may be the one for you!

Vi 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❤️**Looking for a sweet, lovable and playful cat? Gingersnap may be the one for you!
01/16/2025

**Adopted❤️**

Looking for a sweet, lovable and playful cat? Gingersnap may be the one for you!

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

A bonded pair of ring-necked doves looking for a home!
01/13/2025

A bonded pair of ring-necked doves looking for a home!

Simon & Simone is an adoptable Bird - Dove searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

Sprinkles is looking for a home with no other pets...could that be your home?
01/13/2025

Sprinkles is looking for a home with no other pets...could that be your home?

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

Beetlejuice and Mummy are available for adoption! Believe it or not, they are siblings! They can be adopted out togeth...
01/13/2025

Beetlejuice and Mummy are available for adoption! Believe it or not, they are siblings! They can be adopted out together or separately.

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

01/13/2025
🐾 This sweet and adorable dog is still looking for a home! ❤️🐶Please share 🙏
01/07/2025

🐾 This sweet and adorable dog is still looking for a home! ❤️🐶

Please share 🙏

Miss Piggy is an adoptable Dog - Maltese & Schnauzer Mix searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

We are working on our Spring raffle fundraiser. If you have a business that would like to donate or even have a gift c...
01/04/2025

We are working on our Spring raffle fundraiser. If you have a business that would like to donate or even have a gift card to donate, we would appreciate it. Thank you for your support ❤️🐶🐰🐱

**Adopted **Are you looking for a sweet, older and declawed cat? Louie may be the purr-fect match for you!
01/03/2025

**Adopted **

Are you looking for a sweet, older and declawed cat? Louie may be the purr-fect match for you!

Louie is an adoptable Cat - Himalayan searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

As 2024 comes to an end, we wanted to thank all of our supporters. Without all of you, we couldn't of helped each and e...
12/31/2024

As 2024 comes to an end, we wanted to thank all of our supporters. Without all of you, we couldn't of helped each and everyone of them...here are all the animals who found their furever homes in 2024 ❤️🐾🐶🐰🐱

Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday❤️🕎🎄🐶🐰🐱
12/25/2024

Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday❤️🕎🎄🐶🐰🐱

🎁 Still searching for that special gift for the animal lover in your life? Give the gift of giving! Make a donation t...
12/24/2024

🎁 Still searching for that special gift for the animal lover in your life? Give the gift of giving! Make a donation to our "Second Chances Holiday Fundraiser" in their name or in the name of a beloved pet

Please consider making a donation today. Our animals are counting on you! 🐶🐰🐱 Thank you in advance for your generosity 🙏

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Crafty Kitten Art Fundraiser
Crafty Kitten Art Fundraiser

Are you looking for a unique Christmas gift for the animal lover in your life? How about a painting made by our kittens? Come on in to the Bristol Animal Shelter's art gallery to purchase your one of a kind piece of art! Visiting hours are: Tues-Fri 12-4pm Sat & Sun 11-3pm

Are you looking for a unique Christmas gift for the animal lover in your life? How about a painting made by our kittens? Come on in to the Bristol Animal Shelter to purchase your one of a kind piece of art!

Are you looking for a unique Christmas gift for the animal lover in your life? How about a painting made by our kittens? Come on in to the Bristol Animal Shelter to purchase your one of a kind piece of art!

🐾 We had very talented kittens this season! Come by the shelter to pick out a one of a kind piece of artwork 🐈🎨

Have you seen our Crafty Kitten Art display? Come in during our visiting hours to pick out your very own one of a kind piece of artwork! Visiting Hours: Tues-Fri 12-4 Sat. & Sun 11-3

Crafty Kitten Art Fundraiser
Crafty Kitten Art Fundraiser

Come in during our visiting hours to pick out your one of a kind piece of kitten art! Visiting Hours: Tues-Fri 12-4 (except for this Thurs & Friday, we will be closed at 3) Sat. & Sun 11-3

Looking for that purrfect gift for your photography enthusiasts, cat lovers & animal advocates friends...here’s your opportunity!   Join animal photographer and author, Traer Scott on October 19th who will be signing her first ever cat book “Rescue Cats”🐈‍⬛️📚🖊  Pre-ordering the book puts your name into a a FREE entry into a raffle to win a photo shoot by the talented Traer Scott!  Order here ✔️ https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/CAMD9U82JLMWQ This joyful cat book is a poignant reminder that every rescue is a chapter in a larger story of compassion and redemption. #kitty #author #animalauthor #animallovers #catsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #sheltercat #bristol #warren #barrington #rhodeisland #ri

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 ❤️🐶🐰🐱

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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.