Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization directly to verify current services, hours, intake policies, licensing and availability.
Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, service areas, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Rhode Island SPCA — Warwick
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
155 Plan Way
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone
401-383-1900
Email
info@rispca.org
County
Kent County
Website
RISPCA
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Other companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Veterinary care
Humane law enforcement
Behavior support
Community assistance
About
Rhode Island SPCA has served animals throughout the state since 1870. The organization provides shelter, adoption services, and veterinary care for companion animals. It also investigates animal cruelty while offering community programs that promote animal welfare.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Potter League for Animals — Middletown
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
87 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI 02842
Phone
401-846-8276
County
Newport County
Website
Home – Potter League For Animals
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Other small companion animals
Services Provided
Sheltering
Adoption
Veterinary care
Spay and neuter services
Behavior support
Pet-owner assistance
Humane education
About
Potter League for Animals provides shelter and adoption services for dogs, cats, rabbits and other companion animals. Its programs also include veterinary care, behavior resources, humane education and assistance for pet owners experiencing difficulties caring for their animals.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Providence Animal Rescue League — Providence
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
34 Elbow Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone
401-421-1399
Email
reception@parl.org
County
Providence County
Website
Providence Animal Rescue League | Rhode Island Animal Shelter
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Small companion animals
Services Provided
Rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Veterinary support
Community assistance
About
Providence Animal Rescue League has served homeless and vulnerable animals since 1913. The organization provides shelter, adoption, foster care and support services while helping pet owners access resources that can keep animals with their families.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Animal Rescue Rhode Island — Peace Dale
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
506B Curtis Corner Road
Peace Dale, RI 02879
Phone
401-783-7606
Email
shelter@animalrescueri.org
County
Washington County
Website
Animal Rescue Rhode Island – Adopt, Foster, Donate, Volunteer
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Companion animals
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Medical care
Community education
About
Animal Rescue Rhode Island provides temporary shelter and care for homeless companion animals. Dogs and cats receive medical attention, socialization and other support while the organization works to place them in appropriate permanent homes.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island — Saunderstown
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
2865 Tower Hill Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874
Phone
401-294-6363
County
Washington County
Website
Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Raptors
Waterfowl
Small mammals
Fawns
Reptiles
Amphibians
Other native wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Veterinary treatment
Wildlife triage
Orphan care
Injury treatment
Release preparation
Wildlife education
About
The Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island provides specialized veterinary treatment for injured, sick or orphaned native wildlife. Each animal receives care tailored to its species and individual needs. The clinic focuses on rehabilitation, with the goal of releasing recovered animals back into their natural habitats.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Congress of the Birds — Providence & Chepachet
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
149 Congress Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone
401-358-1808
Email
congressofthebirds@gmail.com
County
Providence County
Website
Congress of the Birds
Emergency Hotline
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Raptors
Waterfowl
Gamebirds
Other wild birds
Small mammals
Reptiles
Amphibians
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Avian rehabilitation
Emergency wildlife triage
Medical care
Release preparation
Wildlife education
About
Congress of the Birds specializes in the rehabilitation of wild birds while also assisting other native wildlife. Its Providence operation provides wildlife triage and initial care, while rehabilitation facilities in Chepachet provide space for recovering animals to prepare for release.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
West Place Animal Sanctuary — Tiverton
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
3198 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
Phone
401-228-6800
Email
info@westplace.org
County
Newport County
Website
West Place Animal Sanctuary | Tiverton, RI | non-profit
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Farm animals
Horses
Alpacas
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Poultry
Birds
Wildlife
Lost dogs
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Lifetime sanctuary
Wildlife rehabilitation
Lost-dog sheltering
Humane education
About
West Place Animal Sanctuary provides refuge for farm animals rescued from cruelty, abuse and neglect. The sanctuary also rehabilitates injured or orphaned wildlife for release and temporarily houses lost dogs under agreements with Tiverton and Little Compton.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Horse Play Equine Rescue and Sanctuary — Saunderstown
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
143 Gilbert Stuart Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874
Phone
401-864-2943
County
Washington County
Website
Horse Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Ponies
Other equines
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Sanctuary care
Adoption and placement
Equine education
About
Horse Play Equine Rescue and Sanctuary assists horses and other equines that have experienced neglect, abandonment or difficult circumstances. Rescued animals receive rehabilitation and ongoing care, with permanent sanctuary or appropriate placement provided according to individual needs.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Friends of Homeless Animals of Rhode Island — Saunderstown
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
Foster-based organization
Saunderstown, RI 02874
Phone
401-234-4499
Email
info@fohari.org
County
Washington County
Website
Adopt a Pet – Friends of Homeless Animals of RI
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Services Provided
Dog rescue
Foster care
Adoption
Transport assistance
Volunteer programs
About
Friends of Homeless Animals of Rhode Island is a foster-based dog rescue. Dogs live with foster families rather than in a traditional shelter while receiving care, socialization and preparation for adoption into permanent homes.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Vintage Pet Rescue — Foster
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
PO Box 194
Foster, RI 02825
Phone
No public phone
Email
woof@vintagepetrescue.org
County
Providence County
Website
Home | Vintage Pet Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Senior dogs
Special-needs dogs
Dogs requiring long-term care
Services Provided
Senior dog rescue
Special-needs care
Veterinary care
Adoption
Long-term sanctuary
About
Vintage Pet Rescue focuses on senior dogs and animals with special medical or care needs. Dogs receive veterinary treatment and a comfortable place to live while suitable animals are prepared for adoption. Those requiring continuing support may remain in sanctuary care.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026