Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic

06/18/2024

Friends, please note that all three of our locations will be closed tomorrow, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.

03/04/2024

On Tuesday, March 5, the Pets In Need Veterinary Clinic in Riverside and the Spay & Neuter Clinic in Warwick will be closed for our quarterly staff training and development day. The Animal Care & Adoption Center in Middletown will be open from 4-7pm only.

We appreciate your understanding regarding any inconvenience this may cause. Please note that although our facilities will be closed, we will remain available for stray or emergency intakes. Additionally, our training classes scheduled for the evening will proceed as planned.

We believe that investing in our team's growth is crucial to improving our service to the community. Your understanding and support are invaluable as we work towards enhancing our capabilities.

02/13/2024

Due to the predicted weather conditions, the Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic, Potter League for Animals Animal Care & Adoption Center, & Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic will be closed on Tuesday, February 13. We apologize for any inconvenience, and all appointments will be rescheduled.

Stay updated by checking our social media pages for any announcements.

Additionally, we encourage everyone to reach out and check on their older loved ones and neighbors before, during, and after the storm.

Stay safe & warm, everyone.

12/22/2023

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season! Please take note of our special holiday hours below:

Our Animal Care & Adoption Center will be open until 3:30 pm on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day, closed at 3:30 pm on New Year’s Eve, and closed on New Year's Day.

The Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic will be closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas and New Year's Eve & New Year's Day.

Additionally, the Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic will be closed from December 25-27 and closed on New Year's Eve & New Year's Day.

From all of us at the Potter League, here's to a season of love, compassion, and shared moments of joy.

11/16/2023

Friends,

On Friday, November 17, our Animal Care & Adoption Center in Middletown, the Pets In Need Veterinary Clinic in Riverside, and the Spay & Neuter Clinic in Warwick will be closed for our quarterly staff training and development day. We appreciate your understanding regarding any inconvenience this may cause. Please note that although our facilities will be closed, we will remain available for stray or emergency intakes. Additionally, our training classes scheduled for the evening will proceed as planned.

We believe that investing in our team's growth is crucial to improving our service to the community. Your understanding and support are invaluable as we work towards enhancing our capabilities.

09/28/2023

Update: We are back up & running!

We apologize for any inconvenience, but our phones are temporarily out of service. In the meantime, you can still reach us via email at [email protected].

We appreciate your patience and we’ll update this post to let you know as soon as they are back up & running. Thank you!

06/22/2023

Come join our team!

Are you passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding career opportunity? The Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic is currently hiring for the positions of Administrative Assistant and Veterinary Technician.

Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of reducing pet overpopulation and improving the lives of animals in need. As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing essential support to our clinic operations, while as a Veterinary Technician, you will have the opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of animals through your expertise and compassion.

Be a part of making a positive difference in the lives of animals in our community. Learn more and how to apply on our website at: www.potterleague.org/about/careers/

05/18/2023

Friends, please note that tomorrow, Friday, May 19, we will be conducting a staff training and development day, which means our Animal Care & Adoption Center in Middletown, the Pets In Need Veterinary Clinic in Riverside, and the Spay & Neuter Clinic in Warwick will all be closed.

We apologize for any disruption this may cause; however, we believe that training our people is a fundamental part of their development and helps to ensure that we continue to enhance the level of service we provide to the community.

12/30/2022

Friends, please be advised of our holiday hours.

We will be closed Monday, January 2.

Happy New Year from all of us at the Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic!

05/16/2022

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Some times our stories don't end with adoption photos, but we think they are just as important to share with you.

Our volunteers have been working to spay/neuter and vaccinate a colony of 23 feral cats and they were finally able to help two cats who have been evading their efforts. Thankfully, just in time as this gal here was suffering from a significant case of pyometra. Pyometra is a preventable infection that occurs in the female reproductive tract of cats who are not spayed. The best and only way to prevent pyometra is to spay your cat.

Thankfully, our friends at Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic were able to treat her infection with surgery and she has been recuperating before being returned to her home.

RI is home to many stray cats in need of help. Ten Lives believes that we need a systematic, multi-pronged approach to improve the lives of cats in our community. It's not an easy problem, but it's a solvable problem.

If you want to improve the lives of cats and solve big problems, join our team and let's get to work.

https://tenlivescatrescue.org/community-cats/

01/07/2022

Due to the inclement weather, the clinic will be closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience.

12/23/2021

Friends, please be advised of our holiday hours.

We will be closed Christmas Eve & Christmas, as well as New Year's Eve & New Year's Day.

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic!

Friends, please be advised of our holiday hours.

Our Animal Care & Adoption Center is open Christmas Eve until 2 pm, closed on Christmas Day, and closed on New Year's Day.

The Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic & Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic will be closed Christmas Eve & Christmas, as well as New Year's Eve & New Year's Day.

11/11/2021

Friends,

Our Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic is in need of newspaper & blankets (receiving sized preferred, please no comforters or sheets). Donations of either can be dropped off at any of our locations. Thank you!

10/20/2021

Happy National Vet Tech Week to our amazing vet techs, Lauren, Heather, Briana, & Raquel!

We appreciate all that you do and we KNOW that we could not do any of what we do without you. Thank you from all of us at the Potter League, but a very special thank you from all the animals you help everyday! The past year was particularly challenging for vet techs, but we appreciate their hard work and dedication.

Please join us in sending a special thank you to our veterinary technicians as we honor their commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for all animals.

08/10/2021

In order to keep all of our staff, volunteers and visitors safe during this surge in COVID-19 cases, the Potter League will be reinstituting our mandatory face covering policy in all of our facilities effective August 11th.

We kindly ask any and all visitors, including those vaccinated against COVID, to please wear a face mask while inside our Middletown, Warwick, and East Providence facilities.

As we have from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are following the latest guidance from the CDC and RI Department of Health. We remain hopeful that this is a temporary measure, and we’ll be able to lift the mask requirement again in the near future. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

03/26/2021

01/07/2021

We're hiring! The Potter League for Animals is currently hiring for multiple positions.

We are seeking seeking a full time veterinarian and part-time veterinary technician to join our Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic in Warwick, RI.

To view full job descriptions and how to apply, please visit: www.potterleague.org/about/

12/25/2020

While our gatherings with friends and family may look different this year, we take time to remember all that our community partners, adopters, volunteers, supporters, and friends have done for us over the past year. Our animals and staff want to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported us this year through adoption, giving, volunteering or sharing our mission. The Potter League for Animals would not accomplish the work we do without you and your commitment to homeless animals.

You help us create beautiful moments and happy memories for so many animals and people and we are so fortunate to have you as part of our family.

From all of us at the Potter League for Animals, the Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic, and the Potter League Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic, thank you for caring about animals in need. We wish you and your loved ones all the best this holiday season! Meowy Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy Howlidays!

12/16/2020

Due to the predicted weather conditions, the Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic will be closed on Thursday, December 17. All appointments will be rescheduled and we apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe & warm!

12/08/2020

Our goal is to always prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in our patients. And we’re super excited to let you all know that recently, our staff at the Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic acquired our Fear Free certification!

Fear Free Certified Professionals are a cut above the rest when it comes to caring for your best friend. Having completed 9 hours of veterinary education with stringent testing and annual continued education requirements, our Fear Free Certified Professionals not only look out for your pets’ physical health but also their emotional wellbeing.

Way to go team!

08/21/2020

We're hiring! The Potter League for Animals is currently hiring for multiple positions.

We are looking for a Veterinary Technician for the Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic and Administrative Support for our Animal Care and Adoption Center.

To view job descriptions and how to apply visit: www.potterleague.org/about/

07/13/2020

Last year we announced that the Potter League was taking over the Rhode Island Community Spay and Neuter Clinic which is now named the Potter League Spay and Neuter Clinic.

And what a year it has been! The clinic had to close temporarily due to COVID-19 restrictions, but is now getting back up to full speed. We are in the process of rescheduling over 500 postponed surgeries and trying to schedule as many new surgeries as possible while keeping our staff and clients safe.

Please take a moment, and learn all about the important work the spay and neuter clinic does for Rhode Island and neighboring states by watching this video and as you learn, please consider supporting the important work being done here.

The work our spay and neuter clinic is doing is really at the heart of the success our state and entire region has seen for animal welfare. Please take a moment and donate to help them continue their work. Every dollar donated will be matched dollar for dollar by our Board of Directors.

Please know that we know you all want to do the very best for your pets, and we are grateful that our phones have been rining non-stop since we re-opened. We thank you for everyone's continued patience during this difficult time and please know we are doing our very best to accomodate you all.

04/24/2020

We’re here for you during this time.
There are a lot of unknowns, and a lot of uncertainties, but we’ll be here for you the best we can.

We know that pet owners are concerned about COVID-19, and we want to ensure that Rhode Island pet owners have access to the supplies and services needed to keep their pets healthy as well as current information regarding their pet’s well-being. Thanks in part to a grant from The Humane Society of the United States to help keep people and their pets together during the COVID-19 crisis we will be able to continue to provide pet resources to our clients during these difficult times.

Our community is suffering right now and we’re doing everything possible to help.

We are offering:
– Free Pet Food Assistance
– Veterinary Care Financial Assistance
– Free Behavior Helpline Assistance
– Free Emergency Pet Boarding for those hospitalized due to COVID-19

For additional information about any of these programs or services, please call 401.846.8276, email [email protected] or visit www.potterleague.org/covi…/covid-19-community-pet-resources/.

04/01/2020

Today is the day! Be a superhero for animals in Rhode Island and support the Potter League for Animals this Day.

These are challenging times for all of us, however one thing remains unchanged and that is the source of comfort and companionship our animals give us.

While we don’t know what will happen in the days and weeks to come, we are certain that no matter what, we are going to be here for the animals in our community, and the people who love them.

We hope you'll join us and support the Potter League for Animals this 401 Gives day.

Click here to support the Potter League during this ONE-DAY of giving: www.401gives.org/organizations/potter-league-for-animals

03/30/2020

**IMPORTANT**

These are challenging times for all of us. There are so many unknowns about the risk of COVID-19 and how this may affect us all. One great comfort many of us have is that while we are at home is our ability to spend time with our pets. The animals in our lives are a source of comfort in the most trying times, and I’m sure that all of our animal companions are happy to have someone home with them all day.

At the same time there have been many questions and concerns about how to interact with animals during this crisis and whether they bring additional risks. Infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations agree there is NO EVIDENCE at this point to indicate that pets spread COVID-19 to people.

And while it’s not fun to imagine, now is an important time to create a plan for your pet in case you get sick. The best place for your animal is inside the home they know and love, however if you do become too ill to physically care for your pet or you need to be hospitalized, who can take over for you?

We strongly encourage you gather any members of your household and walk through the following steps to ensure your animals will be well cared for in the event of an emergency. With your whole family on board and a plan in place, you’ll feel a bit better about your pet’s safety knowing they’re in good hands no matter what challenges may arise ❤

We've created an easy and important downloadable checklist to help with what your plan should include. For more info, please visit https://www.potterleague.org/covid-19-updates/

03/15/2020

UPDATE: The Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic will remain closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your continued patience and support as we navigate this situation together.

⚠️⚠️The Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic will be closed for the week.⚠️⚠️

The threat of Coronavirus ( -19) has generated understandable concerns in our community. The health, safety, and well-being of clinic clients, donors, community partners, staff, volunteers – and all of the animals in our care – is our top priority. Additionally, the procedures we perform are all elective so no animals who are ill will go without treatment because of the closure.

This is a rapidly changing situation and we appreciate your continued patience and support as we navigate it together.

The Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic is monitoring the circumstances very closely and are reviewing our operations on a daily basis to protect the health and safety of our community.

Thank you,
Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic Team

03/13/2020

The health and safety of our pets, the community, our staff, and volunteers is our top priority and we are closely monitoring the situation regarding the spread of COVID-19. If we cannot keep our staff and volunteers healthy, we cannot care for the 80 animals currently housed at our facility. We are taking steps to minimize face-to-face interactions, as everyone is going to need to keep practicing social distancing for the foreseeable future. Here’s what that looks like here at the Potter League Spay & Neuter Clinic:

1. Scheduled Appointments will proceed as normal, however we have modified our intake procedure, so only a few people will be let in at a time to check in. Please plan on more than an hour for check-in time.

2. If you are feeling ill or have had contact with anyone that has or might have Coronavirus, please do not visit our facilities. If you have a scheduled appointment, please call us to reschedule.

3. If you have recently traveled outside of the country, please follow the CDC’s recommendations on self-quarantine after travel and please do not visit our facilities. If you have a scheduled appointment, please call us to reschedule.

4. As a standard best practice, we ask that all pets have proper ID tags with contact information and that their microchip is up to date. This will help your neighbors get your pet back to you in the event they go missing, and will prevent them from having to enter the shelter.

5. We recommend everyone prepare by enabling yourselves to quarantine at home for up to 14 days, which for most of us would include the ability to care for pets during that time.

6. We have increased our daily cleaning routine, particularly in common areas and frequently used surfaces. We have made sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer available. We understand that the situation with Coronavirus continues to evolve. As stated we are monitoring the situation and continue to follow recommendations provided by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State Veterinarian. We will update you as plans change due to situational needs.

Any questions or concerns, please call us at (401) 369-7297.

02/25/2020

It's World Spay Day! What does that mean? Well, World Spay Day is a day to shine a very bright spotlight on how spay/neuter is a proven way of saving the lives of companion animals and community cats.

And we're celebrating because – can we get a drum roll please? To date this clinic has performed over 69,000 spay & neuter surgeries! Wow! Just wow.

Bravo to everyone who has played a part in working toward this life saving goal – all of our staff, our shelter & rescue partners, our clients, and everyone who has shared the important message of spaying & neutering — thank you.

02/19/2020

Our Executive Director, Brad Shear, was talking all about how our low cost spay & neuter services are saving lives across the state on The Rhode Show this morning. Did you know that we will spay/neuter 7,500 animals this year alone? Woohoo! Oh and meet Wybie. 😉

To learn more about our services we offer visit: https://www.potterleague.org/spay-and-neuter-clinic/

Thanks for having us Rhode Show!

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