Pit Bull Restrictions
By Towns in RI

The following information is a guideline only
and is not guaranteed to be accurate.Additional town may have breed restrictions and the folliowing restrictions are subject to change.
Please contact the animal control agecy in the appropriate town to verify the following information.

Rhode Island SPCA
186 Amaral Street
Riverside, RI 02915-2223
Phone: 401-438-8150
Fax: 401-438-8154
Email: info@rispca.com


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Most Current Information Available
As of 9/14/2007
Bristol
401-253-4843
Liability insurance required ($25,000 or more) on pits and mixes (includes Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, or any pit bull variety.)
Insurence policy must specifically state that the dog is covered for liability
Renters must have their own policy that covers liability for a dog.
Policy must be in place before the dog can be licensed.

Central Falls
727-7411

Liability insurance required ($50,000 or more) for pits, Rottweilers, and mixes
Insurance policy must specifically state that a dog is covered for liability.
Renters must have their own policy that covers liability for a dog.

Pawtucket
722 - 4243

Banned
May NOT replace a dog that was licensed/registered prior to the the ban (this is a common misconception) - before 2004

Providence
243-6040

Liability insurance required ($25,000 or more) for pits or pit mixes
Insurance policy must specifically state that a pit bull is covered for liability
Renters must have their own policy that covers liability for a dog
License fee is $25.00.

West Warwick
822-9250

Liability insurance required ($100,000 or more) for pits or pit mixes.
Insurance policy must specifically state that a pit bull is covered for liability.
Renters must have their own policy that covers liability for a dog.
License available at town hall.






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