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Defenders of Animal, Inc.

Animal rescue in Providence, RI

To defend the inalienable rights of both companion animals and wildlife through education, legal and legislative activism.

Contact —
Email dennis@defendersofanimals.org
Phone (401) 461-1922
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Providence, RI 02903
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We'll also keep you updated on Tyga & Nikki's adoption status with email updates.
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Tyga & Nikki

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Providence, RI

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The state of Rhode Island

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

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We also do a vet check to make sure that there is a positive history of taking care of a pet's medical needs.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Defenders of Animal, Inc.

Cause for Paws

11 Ridgewood Road,
Mattapoisett, MA 02739

Westerly Animal Shelter

33 Larry Hirsch Lane,
Westerly, RI 02891

Angels Caring for Animals, Inc.

112 Harding St,
West Warwick, RI 02893

We'll also keep you updated on SIGMON ( OUR SNUGGLER)'s adoption status with email updates.
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SIGMON ( OUR SNUGGLER)

Goldendoodle

Male, 2 mos
Wakefield, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Momma's adoption status with email updates.
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Momma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Putnam, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Dominic's adoption status with email updates.
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Dominic

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN TATE's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN TATE

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Andover, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Sable's adoption status with email updates.
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Sable

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Johnston, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Shi-O's adoption status with email updates.
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Shi-O

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Oak Bluffs, MA

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