Pawtucket Animal Shelter

Pawtucket Animal Shelter Welcome to the Official Pawtucket Animal Shelter page! This page is not monitored on a 24 hour basis.

For additional information, please contact the shelter at 401-722-4243. Thank you for your interest in our shelter and helping our furry friends The Pawtucket Animal Shelter is a municipal animal shelter located in Slater Park in the City of Pawtucket, RI. Our shelter provides temporary care and housing for stray and/or abandoned animals found in our city. Visit https://www.petfinder.com/member/us

/ri/pawtucket/pawtucket-animal-shelter-ri13/ and select the animal that is right for you. After you select an animal, there is a brief application to fill out. Once that is complete, an adoption counselor or animal control officer will discuss with you the laws and requirements of the adoption. NOTE: The State of RI has passed a law that requires animal shelters to spay / neuter an animal BEFORE it is adopted from a shelter. (Unless it is too young at the time of adoption or medically excluded from having the surgery)

In addition to our $15.00 adoption fee, we are now required to charge a spay / neuter fee to cover the cost of this surgery. The fee will range from $65.00 - $175.00 depending of the type of animal, gender, weight, and the veterinarian used. The animal will receive an examination, distemper and rabies vaccination (1 yr), and spayed/neuter surgery prior to the adoption. If the animal is too young for surgery at the time of adoption, the fees are still collected, a surgery appointment is made for you and the fee is passed along to the veterinarian at the time of surgery. IMPORTANT: Please be sure of your adoption selection as ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. The spay/neuter fees are forwarded to our participating veterinarians for services provided.
*You must bring a photo identification with correct address in order to process the adoption.
*You must be at least 21 years old to adopt an animal.
*You must have the homeowners permission to have a pet in the home. You will be required to sign some additional forms documenting that you understand and agree to abide by the laws and adoption regulations. (The adoption process takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes)
Adoption applications are available here: https://pawtucketanimalshelter.com/adoption-application

Looking for the owner of this dog found in the area of Beverage Hill and Prospect st. She is microchipped and the microc...
02/01/2025

Looking for the owner of this dog found in the area of Beverage Hill and Prospect st. She is microchipped and the microchip company has been notified but due to our phones being down we are unsure if owner has called back. If you own, or know the owner of this dog please message us here and we will try to get back to you as soon as possible, or stop by the shelter during our open hours.

02/01/2025

Please be aware-- Our phone lines are currently down and we are unable to receive or make calls/voicemails at this time. We will make an update post when this issue is resolved.
If you have an animal related emergency that requires response from an Animal Control Officer please call the non-emergency police line.

UPDATE- Returned to owner!Looking for the owner of this dog found on Rocco ave. Any information please call the shelter ...
01/29/2025

UPDATE- Returned to owner!
Looking for the owner of this dog found on Rocco ave. Any information please call the shelter at 401-722-4243. If we miss your call please leave a voicemail with a call back number.
Please note, this dog has a growth on the eyelid that began to bleed some and is receiving veterinary care for it.

❤️ Meet Bruno, a 6-year-old sweetheart who’s patiently waiting for his one true love this Valentine’s Day! 🐾 Bruno is su...
01/27/2025

❤️ Meet Bruno, a 6-year-old sweetheart who’s patiently waiting for his one true love this Valentine’s Day! 🐾 Bruno is super friendly and loves human companionship, but he prefers to be the only dog in your life. If you’re ready for a loyal and loving companion, Bruno is ready to steal your heart! 💘

01/26/2025

Jasper is healing up well from his surgery! this little boy's resilience is inspiring.😻😻😻

🏈💘 Meet Cooper! This energetic guy is quite the catch and is on the hunt for his perfect Valentine’s Day match! 🐾 Whethe...
01/26/2025

🏈💘 Meet Cooper! This energetic guy is quite the catch and is on the hunt for his perfect Valentine’s Day match! 🐾 Whether it’s playing tug-of-war or impressing you with his athletic skills, Cooper is ready to steal your heart. Could you be the one to cheer him on? 🏆 ”

01/25/2025

⭐️Shelter stars!⭐️
Spinach & Greenie
These 2 can’t wait to fly into your home! Are you who they’ve been waiting for?!

Spinach & Greenie are searching for their forever flock this Valentine’s Day! 💕 These two cuties are a bonded pair, read...
01/25/2025

Spinach & Greenie are searching for their forever flock this Valentine’s Day! 💕 These two cuties are a bonded pair, ready to bring double the love to your home. Are you their perfect match? 💚

Attention Pet Owners! 🐾Is it time for your pet’s rabies vaccination? Don’t miss our Rabies Vaccination Clinic! This is a...
01/24/2025

Attention Pet Owners! 🐾
Is it time for your pet’s rabies vaccination? Don’t miss our Rabies Vaccination Clinic! This is a RI Animal Control Officer's Association Rabies Clinic a collaborative clinic for all of RI. Not the Pawtucket Animal Shelter Rabies Clinic, that one will be in Pawtucket in the spring.

📅 When: Sunday, February 23rd

⏰ Time: 9 AM - 11 AM

📍 Where: East Greenwich Police Department 176 First Avenue

💲 Cost: $10.00 per animal

🐕 Dogs must be on leashes

🐈 Cats must be in carriers

This clinic is open to everyone—you don’t need to be an East Greenwich resident to participate! Please note, the clinic is limited to the first 100 animals.
Spread the word and make sure your furry friends are up to date! 🐶🐱

Meet BrunoBruno is a 6-year-old shepherd with a heart as big as his love for tennis balls. This handsome, laid-back guy ...
01/24/2025

Meet Bruno

Bruno is a 6-year-old shepherd with a heart as big as his love for tennis balls. This handsome, laid-back guy is looking for a cozy forever home where he can settle in and be someone’s loyal companion.
Bruno came to us after his loving owner experienced health complications and could no longer care for him. While he’s been staying with us, Bruno has loved lounging on his fluffy pink bed and playing catch with his favorite tennis balls.
True to his easygoing nature, Bruno enjoys slow strolls and exploring with his nose. But don’t let his calm demeanor fool you ”he has bursts of playful energy where he’s ready to run around and have fun!
Bruno would do best as the only pet in a home since he prefers to be the center of attention. If you’re looking for a sweet, devoted friend to share your life with, Bruno might just be the perfect match for you!

This Valentines Day, Koa is searching for a new best friend to share all his love with whether its a human or a fellow p...
01/24/2025

This Valentines Day, Koa is searching for a new best friend to share all his love with whether its a human or a fellow pup! This lovable goofball is ready to steal your heart and run away with you. Could you be Koa’s perfect match?

“Looking for a Valentine? Meet Annie! 💕This sweet girl is the perfect walking partner and the most loyal companion you c...
01/23/2025

“Looking for a Valentine? Meet Annie! 💕
This sweet girl is the perfect walking partner and the most loyal companion you could ask for. At just 3 years old, she’s full of love and ready to make your heart her forever home. Who needs chocolates and roses when you could have Annie? 🐾
Swipe right on love today!”

Two handsome gentlemen looking for their perfect match! Reggie and Zir are the best of friends and lucky enough to have ...
01/22/2025

Two handsome gentlemen looking for their perfect match! Reggie and Zir are the best of friends and lucky enough to have found each other—but now they’re searching for a loving home to call their own. Could they make your Valentine’s Day extra special? Finding their forever family would truly be the cherry on top! ❤️
Come meet Reggie and Zir today and see if these two charmers are the perfect addition to your family!

How can you say no to those puppy dog eyes? Sammy is a shy but sweet wallflower patiently waiting for someone to show hi...
01/21/2025

How can you say no to those puppy dog eyes? Sammy is a shy but sweet wallflower patiently waiting for someone to show him the love he deserves. He may be a little reserved at first, but with a kind heart and a little patience, Sammy will bloom into the most loyal companion. Could you be the one to give this gentle soul his happily ever after? ❤️
Come meet Sammy today—he’s ready to be your perfect Valentine!

It’s National Hug Day, and we couldn’t resist sharing a little sweetness! Meet Honey, the ultimate cuddle bug and avid h...
01/21/2025

It’s National Hug Day, and we couldn’t resist sharing a little sweetness! Meet Honey, the ultimate cuddle bug and avid hugger, spreading love and warmth to staff member Olivia. 🐾💛
Honey has plenty of hugs to go around—could you be next? Come meet this affectionate sweetheart today!

Who needs chocolates when you can get free kisses from this lovable goober? Parker is ready to steal your heart this Val...
01/20/2025

Who needs chocolates when you can get free kisses from this lovable goober? Parker is ready to steal your heart this Valentine’s Day! With his big personality and even bigger heart, he’s searching for someone to shower with love and affection. Could it be you? 💘
Come meet Parker—your forever Valentine is waiting!

“Wink”—look at that charm! Sky is on the lookout for a Valentine this February 14th, and she’s hoping it might be YOU! W...
01/19/2025

“Wink”—look at that charm! Sky is on the lookout for a Valentine this February 14th, and she’s hoping it might be YOU! With her sweet personality and irresistible charm, Sky is ready to fill your heart with love and your days with joy. Could you be the one to make her Valentine’s Day unforgettable? 💕
Stop by and meet Sky today—your perfect match might just be waiting!

Address

401 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI
02860

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Website

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=RI13&sort%5B0

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