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Wildie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs
Peace Dale, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Wildie: A 3-year-old, 40-pound Shepherd mix with the heart of a retriever! Wildie is all about fun and games—whether it's fetching balls, squeaky toys, or stashing away his favorite treasures, he's always on the move and ready for action. His happy-go-lucky personality and curly tail are impossible to miss as he zooms around the yard in pure joy. But it's not all play—once he's worked up an appetite for affection, he's ready to shower you with snuggles and endless kisses. Wildie would love a canine buddy to join in on the fun and is always up for a lively playdate, a cozy cuddle session, or a game of fetch. Could this playful, affectionate pup be your perfect match?

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Calvin

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr
Peace Dale, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Calvin has just arrived at ARRI, and we’re excited to get to know him better! Stay tuned for more details about this wonderful new addition as we learn more about his personality and unique traits.

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Lindsey

Plott Hound

Female, 1 yr
Peace Dale, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Lindsey is a petite sweetheart with a big heart! This one-year-old is overflowing with love and affection. If you sit down, she’ll cuddle in your lap for all the snuggles, and if you stand, she’ll check in for hugs—always ready to show her love! Don’t let her little legs fool you—Lindsey has springs! When excited, she joyfully hops on all fours. Social with dogs and people alike, she’s the perfect companion for a family that loves to play, laugh, and cuddle. Her stunning brindle coat complements the fall colors beautifully, making her as eye-catching as she is sweet. Lindsey is ready to bring endless joy, snuggles, and happy moments to her new home.

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Addy

Beagle

Female, 4 mos
Warren, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Hello. Our names are Chief (m) and Addy (f). We have to be the sweetest two babies in the world. Our foster parents think we have Beagle in us. We love picking up scents. When we are in full beagle-sniffing mode, our tails are up in the air, wiggling with joy. It is something to watch us investigate everything. We are not big barkers. We have yet to do the Beagle baying. Throw your head up and bay. We are dog and people social. Chief is very people and treats social, whereas Addy is more reserved. She will warm up to you very quickly. We have been around children and babies. We do not have any manners (jump up). We are sort of house-trained. There were originally three of us when we were found on a deserted road with no houses or people. The family who rescued us was driving home from the grocery store. Our whole world became a bright, fun place. We are so healthy and happy. We are ready to have our own furever home like our brother. We want to play in the leaves with you, go to the apple orchards, search for wild blueberries, and go to the beach or lake. But most of all, we would love to play in the snow and cuddle beside the fireplace. Please send an email to alittlelonger2home@gmail.com requesting an application. Once the application is submitted, the deposit is submitted to reserve me for you to adopt. Addy Female Not Spayed Breed Beagle mix Age 18 weeks Weight 17lbs Color Brown and white Great with people, children, dogs/ puppies, cats/ kittens Adoption donation $495 Carlton Rescue- Operation Puppy Love 501c3 ❤️ 🐾 🐾 ❤️ (Like us on Facebook)

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Addy

Beagle

Female, 4 mos
Warren, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Hello. Our names are Chief (m) and Addy (f). We have to be the sweetest two babies in the world. Our foster parents think we have Beagle in us. We love picking up scents. When we are in full beagle-sniffing mode, our tails are up in the air, wiggling with joy. It is something to watch us investigate everything. We are not big barkers. We have yet to do the Beagle baying. Throw your head up and bay. We are dog and people social. Chief is very people and treats social, whereas Addy is more reserved. She will warm up to you very quickly. We have been around children and babies. We do not have any manners (jump up). We are sort of house-trained. There were originally three of us when we were found on a deserted road with no houses or people. The family who rescued us was driving home from the grocery store. Our whole world became a bright, fun place. We are so healthy and happy. We are ready to have our own furever home like our brother. We want to play in the leaves with you, go to the apple orchards, search for wild blueberries, and go to the beach or lake. But most of all, we would love to play in the snow and cuddle beside the fireplace. Please send an email to alittlelonger2home@gmail.com requesting an application. Once the application is submitted, the deposit is submitted to reserve me for you to adopt. Addy Female Not Spayed Breed Beagle mix Age 18 weeks Weight 17lbs Color Brown and white Great with people, children, dogs/ puppies, cats/ kittens Adoption donation $495 Carlton Rescue- Operation Puppy Love 501c3 ❤️ 🐾 🐾 ❤️ (Like us on Facebook)

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Chief

Beagle

Male, 4 mos
Warren, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Hello. Our names are Chief (m) and Addy (f). We have to be the sweetest two babies in the world. Our foster parents think we have Beagle in us. We love picking up scents. When we are in full beagle-sniffing mode, our tails are up in the air, wiggling with joy. It is something to watch us investigate everything. We are not big barkers. We have yet to do the Beagle baying. Throw your head up and bay. We are dog and people social. Chief is very people and treats social, whereas Addy is more reserved. She will warm up to you very quickly. We have been around children and babies. We do not have any manners (jump up). We are sort of house-trained. There were originally three of us when we were found on a deserted road with no houses or people. The family who rescued us was driving home from the grocery store. Our whole world became a bright, fun place. We are so healthy and happy. We are ready to have our own furever home like our brother. We want to play in the leaves with you, go to the apple orchards, search for wild blueberries, and go to the beach or lake. But most of all, we would love to play in the snow and cuddle beside the fireplace. Please send an email to alittlelonger2home@gmail.com requesting an application. Once the application is submitted, the deposit is submitted to reserve me for you to adopt. ChiefMale Not neutered Breed Beagle mix Age 18 weeks Weight 25lbs Color White and brown Great with people, children, dogs/ puppies, cats/ kittens Adoption donation $495 Carlton Rescue- Operation Puppy Love 501c3 (Like us on Facebook)

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Shelters & rescues in Rhode Island

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Rhode Island. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Rescue

Save Them All Rescue

Woonsocket, RI 02895

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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North Smithfield Animal Control Center

Quaker Highway, North Smithfield, RI 02896

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Hope for Animals Sanctuary of Rhode Island

P.O. Box 816, Slatersville, RI 02876

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lincoln Animal Shelter

25 Wellington Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Burrillville Animal Control

131 Clear River Drive, Oakland, RI 02858

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cumberland Animal Control

44 Martin St., Cumberland, RI 02864

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Hotel for Homeless Dogs

Cumberland, RI 02864

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Just A Touch Rescue, Inc. - Albion Chapter

P. O. Box 610, Albion, RI 02864

Pet Types: dogs

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Just A Touch Rescue - Cumberland Chapter

Cumberland, RI 02864

Pet Types: dogs

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Rockin AA Sanctuary, Inc.

Cumberland, Rhode Island, RI 02864

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier