We did kitten yoga today at RISPCA and loved it! The space was clean and there plenty of adorable…read morekittens to go around. If you are looking for to adopt, come here...you can tell they take great care of the animals!

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.

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

If you can avoid this rescue, I sincerely recommend you do so. We experienced a total nightmare. We…read moreadopted a dog and were assured he was good with cats. We fully disclosed we owned two cats, a 2 year old and a 16 year old elderly cat. They gave us the dog only three days after two major surgeries, but the foster gave us very minimal details about the medications and did not tell us he had been on a previous medication. The dog ended up having a paradoxical reaction to his medications, and I had to call the vet who did the neuter and cherry eye to figure out what to do. We had to keep him in a crate a lot for his own safety, because a cherry eye surgery needs the dog to be almost entirely activity free for two weeks. When the dog was able to be calm, I allowed him on the couch with me. He attacked our elderly cat twice, and every time he laid eyes on her, it was obvious he wanted to chase her down. One of these attacks resulted in my cat being bitten. The foster then tried to say he probably just put his mouth on her, but she cried out in very obvious pain. He BIT her, full teeth on her flesh. The foster also tried to blame my cat for the dogs behavior, stating it was her fault for not fighting back. She has been around numerous dogs, and none have ever treated her this way. Its inexcusable to say it was her fault. The foster was maybe the worst part of the whole experience. She was rude and condescending and even implied it was my fault my previous dog passed away earlier this year from a silent tumor that burst on his spleen. She also picked apart every single medical decision I made for my animals in a way that felt like I was being severely judged and looked down upon. We did literally everything in our power to save that dog. My husband and I feel that we were lied to, especially by the foster. This dog was not safe with cats, was highly reactive, and should not have been given the okay to come into our home. We were told he was polite with cats. The temperament and behavioral issues were withheld in a way that felt deliberate. It took over a week with multiple phone calls and emails to finally receive our money back.

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.

Be careful about volunteering there. My sister and I were faithful volunteers for 1 month short of…read more5 years and out of the blue Marcy B sent us an email terminating our FREE help. There were no warnings during our time there of anything we were doing incorrectly or reasons why were given in the email. We were left saddened and humiliated. The lack of respect was a real slap in the face to us. Be warned.

The team at Pet Refuge is so lovely! Everyone there is willing to go above and beyond to provide…read moreexceptional husbandry for the cats they care for. We are lucky to have them in our community! They have helped so many cats and families in Rhode Island!

The staff was very helpful, and the cat was honestly described. We adopted Cookie in a matter of…read moreminutes. The adoption fee is $200 for an adult cat, a little more for a kitten, and a little less for a senior cat. Reservations are required to visit the shelter. It was a great experience.

In May of 2010, a vet in a RI animal hospital convinced the owner of a very pregnant (read: IN…read moreLABOR) pug that surrendering the dog was a better option than putting her to sleep. Soon after the puppies were born, Just A Touch Rescue swooped in and took the mama and her puppies into their care. A few months later, we were fortunate enough to welcome one of these puppies into our home. The people of JATR know what they're doing when it comes to adopting out their dogs. While the website says the process can take up to four weeks, we brought Josie home 8 days after submitting the application. They have a very thorough screening process that involves a home visit, calls to two personal references and a vet reference. They're pretty serious about the vet reference and won't adopt animals to any first time pet owners. We were able to meet Josie before the adoption and get all of our questions answered by her foster mother. This was extremely helpful because it allowed us to keep her routine as familiar as possible and also allowed us to anticipate certain behaviors. Even after the adoption, we received follow up emails checking in on Josie to make sure everyone was settling in nicely. Just A Touch is truly a great organization run by hard working and caring individuals. When we decide it's time for Josie to get a brother or sister, Just A Touch will definitely be our first stop.

We had a terrible experience with JATR... We lost our beloved Pit Bull Sasha on February 6th 2012…read moreto leukemia. When we decided to adopt again, we were excited to find a little Boston Terrier mix @ JATR; she had previously been hit by a car and lost her right front leg, we felt she would be a perfect fit to our family. We sent our application in on a Saturday. We began looking into what it would take to adopt a 3 legged dog~ we would have to be careful about her jumping off of furniture and we considered purchasing a doggie wheelchair to allow her to have a normal gait if our vet felt she should have one. I volunteer for an all cat rescue and I understand what the adoption process is like. By Wednesday I started to realize that nobody was going to get back to us. I emailed JATR and also contacted them via facebook~ no response. I noticed they removed the little dog from Petfnder. The lack of a response is what upset me the most. I can understand if the dog had already been adopted; just let us know. I understand that rescue organizations are overworked and sometimes things fall through the cracks, but I contacted them 3 times. We hope to someday find another dog, but I won't apply for another dog from JATR. UPDATE: We adopted a wonderful little dog from Friends of Homeless Animals~ not only did we receive a reply to our inquiry immediately, we were approved for adoption the next day!! We brought her home on 30 May 2012~ a great experience! Much better than Just a Touch Rescue.

clean , caring , great shelter- definitely one of the best that I've been to. You can tell they…read morereally take pride in what they do here

My 87 year old dad adopted a dog from the shelter, we were not informed that the dog has issues…read more The dog bit my dad several times, the lady at the shelter was no help, the dog is not our problem. the dog has to be quarantined for 10 day of course not by this shelter, then we have to pick up the dog and bring it to a vet to be euthanize. The so called lady at the shelter said she has no culpability in this mess. I have a heart broken 87 year old dad, who has to wait 10 day and then euthanize his dog. Shame on your disgusting customer service. Rating deserves no star, but I have to put 1 to post. Surprenant Family

When I moved to New England in 2019 I had no idea where I was going to take my then dog for vet…read morecare, so, working in the petcare field I talked with clients, scrolled through online reviews, and made spreadsheets before deciding to try out Abbott Valley Veterinary Center. I am so glad I did. From the beginning they have been a wonderful team taking care of my dog, and eventually my cat and a family members dog and cat, and now another cat of mine. They saw us through an emergency visit when my dog had been bit by an off leash dog right before they closed, through two different cancers, kidney disease, arthritis, hearing loss, and the eventual loss of three of our seniors and through it all every vet, every tech, and every receptionist has been warm, knowledgeable, accommodating, and helpful, making sure we understood all of our test results, options, steps, and outcomes and answering absolutely every question thuroughly. I started with Dr Gifford who also performed both of my dog's cancer tumor surgeries, and as her schedule changed we now see Dr Tanguay, but I have never once in seven years regretted choosing Abbott Valley.

Unfortunately, I have to downgrade my rating for Abbott Valley. At first it was just annoying that…read morethey would refuse to authorize an order from chewy for flea/tick preventative. Then, when my dog was hurt (not emergency room level, but "I'm concerned and want to make sure he hasn't damaged something badly", they couldn't get him in until the next month. I called and asked about pain medication, which they first said they couldn't prescribe without seeing him. When I pointed out that they said they can't see him for literally weeks, they called back with a prescription. Hours have been decreased, and staffing is clearly an issue when you can't get in for an emergent problem. We've moved to a different vet, which is disappointing after so many years of excellent service. Not sure what's happening here, but it's gone decidedly down hill.

I was heartbroken to have to say goodbye to my sweet, nearly 12 yr old collie, Blakely. Being able…read moreto say our final goodbyes here at home made an unbearable situation more tolerable for us both. I highly recommend Dr. Washburn.

I want to thank and commend them for their services…read more They made one of the most difficult decisions, and a truly miserable situation, much much better than it should have been. It was almost beautiful. She was exactly as empathetic and sympathetic as was necessary. She was open, honest, and clear on what to expect, and very respectful of the process. Going through the process, at home, on his own bed, without the trauma of a vets office visit, and car ride, left him relaxed in his final moments. He was never scared, and was able to take his final trip right in his own bed. Thank you so very much