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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.

11/22/2024

*SPECIAL NEEDS CAT*

Hawk is positive for FIV and needs to go to a home with no other cats or a home with other FIV positive cats. Please share so we can find Hawk his fur-ever home 🙏

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

11/22/2024

Clove is looking for her fur-ever home! If you are looking for a friendly cat that has a little sass, Clove may be the one for you!

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

11/21/2024

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!

11/19/2024

🧸🧷🚿 In need of kitten food (dry and wet) and clay kitty litter for our kittens.

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Donations can be dropped off to the shelter or mailed to us:

Bristol Animal Shelter
10 Minturn Farm Road
Bristol, RI 02809

Thank you! Your donations are much appreciated! 🐈🐈‍⬛

11/15/2024

As temperatures drop, did you know...

11/09/2024

It's that time again to book your Santa Pet Photos with the talented Miss Z Photography -Massachusetts Award Winning Newborn & Child Photography . Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar will be having 2 sessions again on a Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th. Photos are by appointment only and require prepayment to reserve your spot ... these do book very fast 🎄📸 🎅🏻 Please call 📞401-289-2341 with any questions and to book your appointment. All proceeds benefit our emergency veterinary fund for the animals in our care.

🗓️1st Session
Saturday, December 7th
10am-2pm

🗓️2nd Session
Sunday, December 8th
10am-2pm

✔️There is a $30 donation for each appointment, you can have up to 2 dogs and yourselves in one appointment, $10 fee for additional dogs. You will receive 2 edited photos in an online link. All proceeds benefit our emergency Veterinary fund for the animals in our care.❤️🐶🐰🐱

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween 🐈‍⬛️🎃👻

10/30/2024

It’s already that time of year again! Make sure to book your appointment before they sell out! All proceeds go to the Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter to benefit our shelter animals 🎅🏻🐶❤️💚

10/30/2024

It's that time again to book your Santa Pet Photos with the talented Miss Z Photography -Massachusetts Award Winning Newborn & Child Photography. Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar will be having 2 sessions again on a Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th. Photos are by appointment only and require prepayment to reserve your spot ... these do book very fast 🎄📸 🎅🏻 Please call 📞401-289-2341 with any questions and to book your appointment. All proceeds benefit our emergency veterinary fund for the animals in our care.

🗓️1st Session
Saturday, December 7th
10am-2pm

🗓️2nd Session
Sunday, December 8th
10am-2pm

✔️There is a $30 donation for each appointment, you can have up to 2 dogs and yourselves in one appointment, $10 fee for additional dogs. You will receive 2 edited photos in an online link. All proceeds benefit our emergency Veterinary fund for the animals in our care.❤️🐶🐰🐱

10/29/2024

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

10/24/2024

10/23/2024

Looking for a running companion? Annie may be your girl!

Annie is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier & Dalmatian Mix searching for a forever family near Bristol, RI. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

10/23/2024

**Adopted ❤️🏡🐈‍⬛️

Look who's available for adoption!

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

10/23/2024

Look who's available for adoption!

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

10/23/2024

Look who's available for adoption!

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

10/21/2024

🐾Did you shop over the weekend? Bring us your receipts and turn them into donations for our animals 🐶🐱🐰

10/21/2024

**UPDATE - Opal has been found and is home safe❤️🐈🏡**

Missing Cat in Bristol

Opal went missing on Sunday, October 20th from Polk Court and Roosevelt Drive. She is really friendly but can be a little skiddish. Please, if you have seen her or any any information, call 401/524-7475. Let's help get Opal home.

Address

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

Website

http://friendsofthebristolanimalshelter.org/

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🐾 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

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 ❤️🐶🐰🐱

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 ❤️🐶🐰🐱

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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.