South Kingstown Animal Shelter

02/18/2025

If it weren't for these, I would NOT be able to do what I do without dying with a dog on a leash! Thank goodness for my YakTrax and for the hubby who constantly worries about what the animals will do to me next! Whew!! Getting to a couple of kennel when the shelter grounds are covered with a thick sheet of ice is a death wish so these YakTrax are worth more than gold!!

02/18/2025

Just letting y'all know that the SK Animal Shelter's current Rabbit population, Venus and Huckleberry, informed me that my services are no longer needed!! You see, I neglected to bring in the fixings for their daily salads. Good golly, the buns-buns have fired me!!

02/15/2025

This was seen just before mile marker 9.2 in the south bound lane of RT 1 in Charlestown, RI. Please keep your eyes open in case a dog was abandoned with this stuff. This was spotted on the 14th, but the stuff may have been on the side of the road for up to 2-3 days. If you have spotted a stray anywhere in the vicinity, please call Charlestown Animal Control at 401-364-1211. If a dog was abandoned, there could be a chance that the dog may have crossed into SK. If you see a stray dog, please contact SK Police Dept at 401-783-3321. You may also call the SK Animal Shelter at 401-789-5515. If you have any knowledge about what dog may have been abandoned, a description would be very helpful.

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02/13/2025

We LOVE this!!! Nico is so lucky!!

02/12/2025

This is NIKA and she is one happy 2 year old girl. She is almost always happy. She LOVES life!. She needs to be the only girl and with no small animals. She has a prey drive. She is active, loves running, hiking, long walks, playing, ADVENTURE!! To top it all off, she is beautiful and her coat is extremely soft. Now, yes, I know.. she is wearing a prong collar. We are aware of the dangers of a prong collar when used improperly. Matter of fact, I placed a prong collar on my bare leg to see the extent of pain because I was completely against these collars. That collar on my bare leg was snapped quick and pulled. It pinched. It was a warning. Personally, my dogs were 140 and 100 pound heckhounds. When another dog flipped me off my feet and my spine was permantly damaged, I had to figure out how to move dogs from point A to point B. In most cases, I move dogs off leash, but there are times when it calls for something else. Nika respnds well. Slipping on black ice, as I have done before, is no fun. I cracked the ice with my head and NEVER let go of the dog. We keep them safe and we do our best to keep ourselves safe. Nika is LOVING everything about this adventure. She is incredibly smart and figures things out quickly. She is AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION at the SOUTH KINGSTOWN ANIMAL SHELTER. 401-789-5515

02/10/2025

02/07/2025

There is nothing like a little brotherly love!! Diesel & Remi!

02/04/2025

This is Venus. She was owned and we think she was used as a breeder rabbit. Her owner and signifigant other had a horrible break-up and the owner had to vacate the property very quickly. The other rabbits were removed, but for some reason, Venus was set free. We have no idea if she escaped or if she was released and abandoned. For a few days, she was spotted at the property until a neighbor called to report her. The Animal Control Officer was able to scoop her up and she has been at the SK Animal Shelter since then. That is 142 long days. When she first arrived, we placed her in a regular rabbit cage. Nothing fancy. She decided that it wasn't suitable and thumbed her feet. She managed to disconnect the top from the bottom and went on walk-about. She toured the entire room, hopped onto the window sill, knocked over a plant, and messed with the newspapers. We had to place something heavy on the cage to secure it or place her in a different cage. She was moved to a larger dome top style cage and is great at using the litter box. She thumps if an animal walks by and looks her way. She stands on her hind legs and feet when we open the cage top to see if her salad is on its way. Like a cat, she hops into the litter box right after I clean it, and she has a puzzle treat dispenser that she truly enjoys. She drinks water from a bowl and not a water bottle. I think she is a hoot. We thought she was a Lion head mix because she had fluff under her ears and a mohawk on the top of her head. She stretches out like she is the centerfold and she is always ready to freely express herself by thumping. She is a character and if you might like to meet her, and possibly adopt her, give SK Animal Shelter a call at 401-789-5515.

02/03/2025

Remi and Diesel (brother and sister 9 yr old Bully mixes) are enjoying snack at the SK Animal Shelter 401-789-5515) while they wait for a place of their own to call HOME!

02/02/2025

It is hard to imagine that this pretty girl, Nika, a 2 yr old Spayed female KING Shepherd is still at SK Animal Shelter (401-789-5515) waiting for a home without other pets. Just look at this beauty!!

02/02/2025

Wanna play?? Nika does and she is available for ADOPTION at the SK Animal Shelter. She is a spayed, 2 year old KING SHEPHERD, vaccinated, and needs to be an only pet. 401-789-5515!

01/26/2025

Talking a nice walk behind the South Kingstown Animal Shelter, this beautiful scene featuring Nika, a 2 yr old King Shepherd, was captured. Nika needs a home without any other animals or small children. 401-789-5515.

01/26/2025

Remi and Diesel enjoy a stroll behind the Animal Shelter. These two are brother and sister, about 8-9 years old, best without other dogs, have spent over the last year of their lives living within the confines of South Kingstown Animal Shelter. 401-789-5515,

01/25/2025

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: Nika, 2 year old SPAYED female KING SHEPHERD. She is full of energy, eager to please, but needs to be an only pet with children over 10ish. She has her Distemper and Rabies vaccinations. She enjoys her food, walks, and activities such as running and hikes. She is a big girl and weighs 80-90 lbs. When she first meets anyone, she is extremely excited and overly bouncy. If you have a lifestyle for a busy girl who also appears to be intelligent, please call the SK Animal Shelter at 401-789-5515.

01/23/2025

Ocean State Pets is featuring our duo, Remi & Diesel, Thank you!

12/30/2024

Allow me to introduce this beautiful girl... Tippy is a Siamese type cat and may be referred to as a Chocolate Torbi Lynx Point. She is a looker!! Her coloring is very unusual like a mix of chocolate, lilac/blue, and peach. She has lovely blue eyes. She is SPAYED, vaccinated, and is 8 years old. She is an ultimate DIVA PRINCESS. Tippy prefers her terms and not yours. She likes having the back of neck, ears, and chin massaged, but not the rest of her. She will; however, rub all over you and usually stays close by. She just wants it her way until she doesn't. She is available at the SK Animal Shelter, 401-789-5515. Give us a call if you would like to meet Tippy!

12/05/2024

Such a sweet and thoughtful surprise!!! Another one of Santa's elves stopped by:. Thank you for helping all of the strays at the SK Animal Shelter!