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Westerly Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Westerly, RI

The Animal Shelter Department is responsible for the impoundment, adoption, safe keeping in the event of emergency), and education of pet owners in the community. The shelter provides a clean, safe, loving, healthy environment until animals find their forever homes. We provide community outreach through our volunteer program, microchip/wellness clinics, summer camp, obedience training and an annual rabies clinic. All pets leaving the shelter are spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations through our onsite vet care program.

Contact Nikea Killam Assistant Director of The Animal Shelter
Email nkillam@westerlyri.gov
Phone (401) 584-7941
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33 Larry Hirsch Lane
Westerly, RI 02891
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33 Larry Hirsch Lane

Westerly, RI 02891

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We'll also keep you updated on Precious's adoption status with email updates.
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Precious

Persian

Female, Senior
Westerly, RI
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Alley

Maine Coon

Female, Senior
Westerly, RI
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Jake

Labrador Retriever

Male, Senior
Westerly, RI

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Westerly RI

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Westerly Animal Shelter welcomes everyone who is considering adopting a shelter animal. Our successful adoption program is based on matching the needs of our animals with the lifestyles of our adopters.
Dogs and cats available for adoption have all been examined by a veterinarian and are up to date on vaccinations appropriate for their age. All dogs have also been administered a flea and tick treatment. All cats have been Feline Aids/Leukemia tested, dewormed and administered a flea treatment.
All dogs and cats adopted from the shelter are spayed or neutered prior to leaving our facility in accordance to Rhode Island law.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Westerly Animal Shelter

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We'll also keep you updated on Lilith's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilith

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Cumberland, RI
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Clifford & Mx

Redbone Coonhound/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Plainfield, CT
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Gracie

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Cumberland, RI
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Pyrite

Labrador Retriever/Foxhound

Male, 5 yrs
Groton, CT
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Ru Ru

Cane Corso/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Middletown, CT
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Curly

Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
East Greenwich, RI

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