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PHONE:
401-233-1055, for an emergency call the Smithfield Police at
401-231-2500.
LOCATION:
The shelter is located at
3 Spragueville Road, Smithfield.
Behind the Department of Public Works.
We have two Animal Control
Vehicles for responding to animal complaints and transporting animals.
SPAYING &
NEUTERING:
We have programs available for spaying and neutering pets at a reduced
cost.
WILDLIFE:
There are new rules and regulations regarding wildlife that
are now in effect. We no longer trap any nuisance wildlife (skunks,
raccoons, etc.). All nuisance wildlife calls are referred to DEM or
private pest control companies.
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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,
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RABIES
VACCINATIONS REMINDER:
Pet owners are
reminded to keep their rabies vaccinations current. Rabies clinics are
held annually, many vaccinations may have already expired.
Take no chances. Please see your veterinarian to update your pet’s
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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?
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Wild cats;
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Animal Bites;
- Loose dogs;
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Barking dogs.
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