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Providence Animal Rescue League

Animal shelter in Providence, RI

The Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) has provided for the care and welfare of homeless animals since 1913. Our services include adoptions, surrenders, low-cost spay/neuter, humane education (adult and children), low-cost canine obedience, and more.

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34 Elbow St.
Providence, RI 02903
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34 Elbow St.

Providence, RI 02903

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Providence Animal Rescue League

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

Guinea Pig

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Providence, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Wonton's adoption status with email updates.
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Wonton

Guinea Pig

Female, 11 mos
Providence, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie Dough's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie Dough

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Providence, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Trisha's adoption status with email updates.
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Trisha

Lionhead/American

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Providence, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Country's adoption status with email updates.
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Country

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Providence, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Peanut's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Providence, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Scrappy's adoption status with email updates.
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Scrappy

Shih Tzu

Male, 3 yrs
Providence, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Little Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Lady

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Providence, RI

Shelter FAQs

Southeastern New England

Additional adoption info

The first step in our adoption process is to submit an adopter profile through our website. We then encourage you to visit PARL at 34 Elbow Street and get to know the animals we have available. You do not need an appointment, and we invite you to visit us often. PARL’s goal is to assist you in finding your best match for a lifelong companion.

When you arrive, you’ll sign PARL’s visitor log, and staff will direct you to PARL’s cat rooms, small animal spaces, or dog kennels (depending on your preference.) We encourage you to spend time outside with the dogs, or petting our cats and small animals. Please ask questions -- that's why we're here.

If you don't find what you are looking for the first time, please come see us again! Chances are that we will have some new furry friends available for adoption, and one of them might be purr-fect for you!

Pets at shelters & rescues near Providence Animal Rescue League

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

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Boston, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Sky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sky

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Boston, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Burberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Burberry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Brimfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Buttons's adoption status with email updates.
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Buttons

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Coventry, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Annie's adoption status with email updates.
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Annie

Border Collie

Female, Young
Plainfield, CT

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