HOURS OF OPERATION:
MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 10:00 AM -3:00 PM (closed 12:00 - 1:00)
SUNDAY 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*NOTE- due to mandatory work furlough - the shelter may close early. Please call ahead if you are coming from a distance.
The PAWTUCKET ANIMAL SHELTER is a municipal shelter that accepts stray/abandoned animals from the City of Pawtucket. Our dedicated staff consists of one animal control supervisor, two animal control officers, a veterinary technican/ officer manager, a pound keeper and volunteers.
The adoption process includes a brief application and review of adoption obligations. There is a $15.00 adoption fee and a $20.00 spay/neuter deposit which is refunded to you (by mail) when the animal is spayed / neutered within the required 30 day period.
It is the law in Rhode Island as well as Massachusetts that any animal adopted from a shelter must be spayed/neutered.
Donations are always welcome. All donations go to our non-profit organization (the Mobile Animal Safety Initiative) which provides vet care for the animals in the shelter.
Checks can be made payable to the Mobile Animal Safety Initiative and your tax deductible donation can be mailied to:
Pawtucket Police Dept. 121 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 Attn: Animal Control *PLEASE NOTE: The above address is for mail -- the shelter is located in Slater Park. Directions to our facililty are at the end of this page.
If you would like to help in other ways, here is a list of items we are always in need of.
Cat litter Cat / kitten food (canned) Cat / kitten food (dry) Dog food (dry) Dog / cat toys Dishwasher detergent (liquid) Fabric softener sheets Laundry detergent Office supplies Paper Towels
