Intake Policy

 PLEASE NOTE: Effective December 1, 2010, there will be $50 fee for all incoming dogs and cats, and a $20 fee for all small animals coming into the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island. All incoming animals must be current with their rabies vaccination.

*Please note: Fees are subject to change based on anticipated veterinary costs per animal.
 

Making an appointment

An appointment is required to surrender any pet, with "drop-off" appointments made primarily between the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM though other accommodations may be made if agreed upon with our Shelter Manager. Please call the shelter at 401-783-7606 to inquire about available appointments and to be sure we have space available for your pet.
 

"Limited Admission"

We are a shelter that can best be termed a "limited admission" shelter; meaning we do not euthanize animals in our care simply to make room for incoming animals or for space. Therefore, there may be a waiting list at our shelter to take in an owned pet. We do have a small number of foster homes that we are currently looking to develop, and as such, we will try to accommodate your needs as quickly as we can.
 

Small Animals

As space permits, ARL/SRI accepts many types of small animals, and birds, so please inquire about our capacity to accept small animals other than dogs and cats.

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  • Happy Endings

    • Tory (formally known as Frito)

        I am so happy that Jennifer had asked me to foster Tory for the shelter. At first I thought it was only going to be for a few weeks but it was for a month. I was concerned for what if my dog, Duncan and Tory got along, well know I have Tory and Duncan and I couldn’t be happier. She makes you laugh all day long. Always jumping into shopping bags and running around the apartment with Duncan, he chases her and she chases him. Tory is such a love bug, always waiting for me at the door with Duncan when I get home. She has a purr that is so loud that I cannot fall asleep till she stops J Tory loves to cuddle with me and even Duncan. She still has not grown into her tail! Alexis

    • Kali (formerly Duchess)

      Hi Jennifer… I just wanted to send you a picture of Kali (formerly Duchess). We are just loving her so much! It didn't take her too long to finally start venturing out of the bedroom and into the rest of the house. She loves to be with people…if you sit on the couch, your lap becomes prime real estate. My husband's lap seems to be her lap of choice. We've also discovered that she loves to chase the laser. She actually sits in a particular spot at night time and waits for it. Quite funny. Thanks again!! Patty Marshall

    • Skiddie

      Hello! It's Tucker Curtis; I adopted Skiddie a few yearsago, and she is doing great! She has really come out of her shell, and is getting more social every day. I love it when she sleeps with me, and her purr is so cute; it's like motor! We are like best friends now.