Adoptions

Animals Available for Adoption are listed on our Petfinder.com page

How do I adopt?

*ADOPTIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To keep stress levels down for the dogs and cats, walk-through visitation have been replaced by appointments after an adoption application has been received and approved. We love to talk about our animals, please send an email to PACadoptions@providenceri.gov to start a conversation!  Please see our petfinder page for all available animals*

You must be at least 18 years of age to adopt. If you are 18 years of age and live at home with your parent or parents, you must have permission from your parent(s) or better yet, have them visit the adoptable animals with you!

You will need to provide proof that you own your own home, a utility bill or property tax statement with your name and address on it will do. If you rent a home or apartment, please have your landlords’ permission (a notarized letter/lease agreement) to own a pet or additional pets.

If you find an animal in our shelter that you would like to adopt, please fill out an adoption application online, please contact PACadoptions@providenceri.gov

Once you are approved, you will pay the adoption fee and sign an adoption agreement. Please be advised that we cannot refund the adoption fee if your new pet doesn’t work out. If you are having trouble with your newly adopted pet, please feel free to call us with any questions. We can often recommend a trainer or provide behavioral advice over the phone. We accept returns of adopted animals no matter how long you have owned your adopted pet! Per the adoption contract, if you’ve lost your pet adopted from PAC, you must notify us immediately, we can help! Especially with escaped cats!

Approval depends on ownership history, current vaccines and spay/neuter status on resident animals and proof of home ownership or written permission from your landlord. We do not operate on a first come, first served basis however, if the first applicant is the best fit for the animal, adoption will be granted to that person or family. If you are curious about the status of your application, please email PACadoptions@providenceri.gov

 

Download and Print Adoption Application

Cat Adoption Application Dog Adoption Application Small Animal Adoption Application

Adoption Fees

Dogs:

Dogs Under 50 Pounds, Male or Female – $240.00
Dogs Over 50 Pounds, Male or Female – $270.00

Puppies:
male/female (6 months of age or younger) – $300.00

All dog adoptions include rabies and distemper shots (good for one year), microchip, heart worm test, deworming and spay/neuter.

Puppies will receive age appropriate vaccinations and may require more vaccinations after adoption that the new owner must provide.

Cats:

Adult Male/Female Cats – $125.00

Kittens:
1 kitten – $175.00
2 kittens – $275.00

All cat adoptions include rabies and FVRCP shots (good for one year), microchip, FIV/FeLV test, deworming and spay/neuter.

Kittens will receive vaccinations appropriate for their age, they may require more vaccinations after adoption that the new owner must provide.
Providence Animal Control accepts checks or money orders only.  No refunds.