This shelter has an unreasonable set of standards for adoption, unfortunately resulting in the…read moreabusive retention of animals. I believe their standards make it less likely for any animals their to be adopted. If you want to adopt from this shelter make sure to have vet records that comport with AAHA standards for animal treatment, or take the easy option and obscure any ownership history and save an animal from this abusive shelter.

They took my bengal cat and her kittens because they were illegal they cold not release them to me…read more The lady told me that a situation like this had happened before, in that case they had to release the bengal cat to someone in Connecticut because bengal cats are legal there. I told them I have a friend willing to take my cats in Connecticut. She said the cats will have to go through adoption. I went to check on my cats today and she told me she already adopted them. I told her the cats means everything to me. I expressed that I bought the cat right after a hard time in my life and my cat was there to comfort me and gave me emotional support. I asked the lady "I thought you was going to help me get my cat adopted to a friend so I can at least visit her in Connecticut ".The lady then started being a "Karen" and told me "well I don't really care, all you need to know is that there are in a good home. And just because ur friend put an application in that doesn't mean they were goin to get pick for adoption." She then preceded to tell me I don't seem fit to care for a cat anyways. I had done nothing but gave my cat the best life she could possible have. Now I can never see my cat who I had raised since she was 4 weeks, she is now 9months. She is not just a cat to me, her name is Malu, she's a sweet bengal cat and very shy. I treat her like she's my daughter, she is very spoiled and well cared for. The lady is pure evil and has no heart or compassion. Fooled me in thinking I would see my cats again then goes and get them adopted behind my back. To the people that adopted my cat please reach out to me. I am Malu's father, I have no way in contacting you this is my desperate attempt to see my cat again. Please reach out my email is goldmindkeo@gmail.com. Thank you for reading my story I will not be silenced exposing you guys and ur evils

The RISPCA does amazing work for the animals and owners in our community. Their vet office is…read morelovely and the shelter team is great too! They are angels for offering a pet food drive during these challenging times. I can't say enough good things about this organization.

I had an absolutely wonderful experience adopting a cat from the RISPCA, and I cannot recommend the…read moreshelter enough. From the moment I walked into the facility, I was greeted by the friendly and professional team in the cat room, who made me feel at ease and truly listened to my needs. As an experienced cat owner, I knew exactly what I was looking for in a companion, and the staff were incredibly knowledgeable and eager to match me with the right cat. The team took the time to understand my preferences--whether it was temperament, activity level, or personality--and offered a thoughtful selection of cats that would be a great fit for my home. I was impressed by their dedication to finding the best match for both the cats and their potential owners. It was clear that the team genuinely cares about the animals they work with and wants to ensure a loving, lasting relationship between pet and owner. With the help of Cathy, she found a cat that was perfect for me and my family. The process was smooth and seamless. The staff provided me with all the information I needed, from details about the cat's history to advice on transitioning them into my home. It was evident that the RISPCA's priority is not just to rehome animals, but to ensure their well-being and happiness in their new environment. Adopting a cat from the RISPCA was an incredibly rewarding experience, and I'm so grateful to the team for their expertise and care. This is my fourth adoption from the RISPCA, with my first being 19 years ago. My family is very excited to have a new feline friend in our home, we are in LOVE! I wish I could adopt all the animals, but I know all the animals are in good hands at the RISPCA. If you're considering adopting, I highly encourage you to visit and meet the fantastic team and their amazing cats!

Everything about his place feels like a scam. I felt weird the moment I walked in and it just got…read moreprogressively worse. Lack of communication, herding people in like cattle for meet and greets that seem to totally freak out the animals... all in all, I hope all the sweet pets find good homes, but would absolutely never return to this place. It was all so uncomfortable and the volunteers were very judgy and rude. Potential adopters seemed to be treated very poorly in all instances and the entire process was demoralizing. I feel bad for the pups etc that are stuck there, poor things. My heart breaks for them.

The animals seem wonderful- however, Tammy was a nightmare to try to work with and she was not…read moreaccommodating or friendly at all.

I just visited with west Warwick animal shelter with a friend who has Down syndrome. We were…read morelooking for a cat for his family. We didn't have an appointment but when we arrived the girl working the desk (Abby) said there were no bookings so we could come in. She showed us the animals and explained the details of each one, age, temperament, cost etc, and answered some of my friends additional questions which had nothing to do with the animals. We got an application and Abby went over all the costs with us so we could write them down. She couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. As sad of a place as an animal shelter can be, she brightened it up and made our visit enjoyable and informative. Hopefully my fiends family will adopt a cat from this location and I know when I'm looking for a an animal this will be one of my first stops. Thanks Abby and all the cats and dogs in west Warwick.

I give West Warwick animal shelter a five star review. My little Shih Tzu named Penny got out of…read moreour fenced in yard this morning, and I was an absolute wreck trying to find her. I saw a police officer on E. Greenwich Ave. and stop to ask if he had seen a white dog in the area. The police officer was extremely kind and caring. He informed me that she had already been picked up and was at West Warwick animal shelter. I immediately drove over there and when I walked in, I met a young man named Paul. Paul was absolutely AMAZING! I can't thank him enough for the concern and kindness he showed me. The shelter was clean and the few fur babies that were under their care looked comfortable and well taken care of. I gladly give this 5 STARS!!!!!!!!! Thank you for taking such good care of my baby. I am very grateful and especially, to Paul.

Horrible experience! Do not believe what you read. We learned the hard way after the dog we adopted…read moreand worked so hard with became territorial with my husband and seriously bit my leg. We loved him but he continued growling at me trying to get to me to bite me again. threating to bite me again continuesly. We had to call for days before someone came to pick him up. The assistant knew him and was amazing. She handled his threating her so well. I was afraid for her. I hope that this dog is doing well and not readopted without extreme professional training. Do not believe what you read on the owners site!.

DO NOt ADOPT HERE! We adopted a dog that was posted "loves everybody.". We met Christine at a…read morelocal shopping center and fell in love with him. As experienced dog owners we soon learned he had territorial and aggressive issues. We gave him all we could including training For 2 months. We then decided on having him neutered as the owner recommended. Going through that process made him even more aggressive. The sad ending of the story is he ran across the room and violently bit my leg , he had become very territorial of my husband. My leg is still on the mend. We were broken hearted but had no choice but to return this poor damaged dog that was so needy. We pray he is well taken care of.

I volunteer at RIPR and would like to address some of the negative comments below. First off the…read moreadoption process HAS to be stringent! Many of these birds have come from deplorable conditions, some are struggling with the loss of their owners, along with a variety of other situations that wouldn't even fit here. They are very complex, sensitive, intelligent creatures, and are completely different than other "pets." We work countless hours to rehabilitate and socialize them. So yes, not every applicant is accepted. We watch the required bonding visits to see how the interactions go, and we do a home visit. Thousands of dollars are spent keeping them healthy and properly fed. If we see things we are not comfortable with, that bird is not leaving the rescue. We work too hard and love these birds far to much to take any chances on sending them into a situation where they may be unhappy or potentially in danger. That's not to say the applicant would mean to do these things, but having a parrot is a HUGE responsibility and you DO have to adjust your lifestyle to own one. No Teflon pans, candles, ceiling fans, adjusting to new environment, other animals, family members, out of cage time... I could go on. Personally I tried to adopt a Cockatoo and was rejected. And I work there!! They need someone who is around more than I am or they could physically harm themselves!! So no we do not demand that you quit your job, but different birds have different needs. I adopted a parrot that can cope with me working full time. We do not require that you have a garden, or any of the other ridiculous things listed below. We do teach you to feed them what they need to keep them healthy. And it's different than other pets! And we go over a lot of things because there is a lot to know. If you don't want to bother with learning and adhering to safety, behavioral, and health advice for owning a parrot, then you shouldn't own one, period. This is not like adopting a cat or dog, this is adopting a permanent toddler with very specific and unique needs, who will live a very long time in many cases. It's not for everyone and we make sure we explain that to everyone who comes through the door. I have personally seen what happens when someone adopts who didn't take these things seriously. The bird is returned and traumatized, and we have to start from square one again. Our job is to get these birds into the RIGHT home. And sometimes people who come in don't get what they want. But many many people do. They take their time and wait to bond with the bird who wants to be with them. The birds choose who they want to be with, and we make sure that person is the right person. Lastly, when you adopt you sign a contract. And if we see on social media you have broken that contract, yes we will say something. I know someone at a cat rescue who does the same. You think once they leave we just don't care anymore?? Wrong. We love them always. The Parronts page is not meant to spy on people, it's because we love these birds and always want to know how they are doing. When they are happy it fills our hearts with joy. It's also a place to get advice from other Parronts. But if you post yourself doing something inherently dangerous with your bird yes we are going to address it. Come spend a week at the rescue and see how much blood sweat and tears are poured into it by everyone who works/volunteers there, and maybe you will have a better understanding of why we take this so very seriously.

One star based on what they do. Anybody that wants to rescue a bird has a big heart. But these…read morepeople don't return calls- Emails, texts-nothing.And I see reviews that they're not the most friendly people but buyer beware-People that live in Rhode Island are not usually very friendly especially Warwick.

We know have Holden/Spike Dudley…read more It all happened with looking for a kitten on FOHA's website. A cute kitten caught out eye. We reached out with questions all answered in great detail. We completed an application online and left a payment. One of our close friends was then contacted as a reference. Next thing I knew we had a home visit scheduled which turned into Spike's first night at our home and a member of our family. It was an easy process and we have a kitten that is very easy going and great with our kids (but not so great with our shower curtain but that's just catnanigans!) Note: The adoption fee cost covered chipping the cat and neutering through a local Providence shelter

Had to deal with a situation where we got a runaround on a cat that was being rescued from a sick…read moreowner. Took our deposit, they were careless about fully vetting the situation. Although we appreciate the notion these a volunteers trying to do the right thing but no common sense was used.

We adopted Coffee Bean who we now call Phoebe from here. She came into our lives on Fathers Day and…read morehas been a joy ever since. I never owned a bigger dog so this has been an interesting adventure. Looking to adopt a mix breed, and tried adopting once before, but didn't get the puppy we wanted. We were thrilled to find mustardsandwich.com where we found our baby girl who always gets a lot of attention and stares by people. For a Boxer Lab mix she has more of a Lab personality, so calm, but loves to play. We hope to adopt from this website again in the near future.

Oh PARL, how I love you. What a phenomenal organization that serves their community well & fiercely…read moreadvocates for the welfare of animals. I adopted my angel cat (her name is Bird) here a few years ago. They were so accommodating & informative during the whole process. I still can't believe that I got my soul mate (healthy, spayed, UTD on vaccinations) for just $100. PARL also helped me figure out what to do in a sticky situation recently. They really had my back, helping me decide the correct course of action & supporting me throughout the whole process. I have nothing but overflowing gratitude for PARL.

This is a great place to take your pet. Everyone here is nurturing and caring when it comes to your…read morefurry kiddo. Understanding and attentive your needs. Wouldn't go anywhere else.