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PHONE:
401-233-1055, for an emergency call the Smithfield Police at
401-231-2500.
FAX: 401-231-1641
LOCATION:
The shelter is located at 3 Spragueville Road, Smithfield, behind the
Smithfield Department of Public Works building.
Map & Driving Directions
MAIL: 215
Pleasant View Ave.,
Smithfield, RI 02917
HOURS: See
below.
NOTICE
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Annual Rabies Clinic
at Smithfield Town Highway
Garage (next to shelter),
3 Spragueville Rd. Saturday, April 2nd, 1:00-3:00
pm. Fees: Rabies vaccinations for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets
$10.00 CASH ONLY. Town of Smithfield Dog Licensing $8.00.
CASH or CHECK Payable to the Town of Smithfield. Proof of a
PRIOR-CURRENT rabies vaccination IS REQUIRED for 3 year
vaccinations, per order of the RI State Veterinarian in
accordance with the new RI Rabies Vaccination Laws. All dogs
MUST be on leash and under the owners control at all times.
All cats MUST be in carriers. Smithfield Animal Control,
401-233-1055. |
RISPCA Investigative Report
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I contact
an Animal Control Warden?
You can call the shelter at 233-1055, if there is no answer you can leave
a message. If you are reporting an emergency, please contact the
Smithfield Police Department at 231-2500 and they will be able to reach
an Animal Control Warden.
Where is the shelter
located?
3 Spragueville Road, Smithfield, Rhode Island (Behind the Department
of Public Works Building).
Map & Driving Directions
When is the shelter
open?
The shelter is open seven (7) days a week:
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
What are the procedures
for adopting a pet?
A thirty dollar ($30.00) refundable deposit is required and you must
sign the following two (2) contracts:
- Rabies vaccination required within fourteen (14) days;
- Agree to have the animal spayed or neutered within thirty (30) days.
(Per state law).
What are the most
frequent calls for animal control?
- Wild cats;
- Animal Bites;
- Loose dogs;
- Wildlife nuisance (skunks, raccoons, etc.);
- Barking dogs.
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