Golden pupdate: We have received 50x the number of applications than dogs available. We have now closed applications. Please be patient while we review the applications received and try to best match each dog with their forever home. Thank you so much for caring about all our animals!

Adopting at the Rhode Island SPCA

Look Who’s Waiting To Meet You!

Adoptable Dogs

Adoptable Cats

Adoptable Small Animals

We’re Here For You!

Matchmaking is what we love to do. We do our very best to find the best fit for the pets awaiting adoption at the Rhode Island SPCA. Take a look below on the steps on how to adopt a cat, dog, rabbit or maybe even a ferret!

Dog Adoptions

The first step is to take a look at who’s waiting for you either at the shelter or online at Adoptable Dogs. If you find someone you like, you can fill out an adoption application. If you’re a good fit, an adoption counselor will contact you to see if you’d like to schedule a meet & greet. Because of the volume of applicants we sometimes receive, we are not always able to respond to all applicants. You are welcome to contact us anytime about the status of your application at adoption@rispca.com.

Dog Adoptions include:

  • Spay/neuter surgery

  • Age-appropriate vaccinations

  • Heartworm test

  • Preventative deworming

  • Flea preventative

  • Microchip

  • Nail trim

  • Free wellness veterinary exam (with participating practices)

  • Dry food sample

  • Up Country Collar and Leash of your choice

  • Pre-adoption care and Post-adoption support (by phone or email)

Adoption Fees

Puppies (1 year and younger) $450
Adults (1+ years) $275

Pets for Patriots Partner

We are a proud Pets for Patriots Partner, offering discounted adoption fees for our military’s veterans. More information can be found here.

Cat Adoptions

The first step is to take a look at who’s waiting for you at Adoptable Cats. If you find someone you like, you can fill out an adoption application. If you are interested in a particular cat, please contact Olivia, our Cat/Small Animal Manager at owarburton@rispca.com and a meet & greet can be scheduled. Once you arrive, our shelter staff will help make a good match.

Cat Adoptions include:

  • Spay/neuter surgery

  • Age-appropriate vaccinations

  • Preventative deworming

  • Flea preventative

  • Microchip

  • Nail trim

  • Free wellness veterinary exam (with participating practices)

  • Dry food sample

  • Up Country Harness set of your choice

  • Pre-adoption care and Post-adoption support (by phone or email)

Adoption Fees

  • Adults (8 mos - 10 yrs) -- $150

  • Kittens (under 8 mos) -- $250

  • Seniors (10+ yrs) -- $100

  • $50 discount when adopting a pair of cats or kittens

Working Cat Program

Have a barn, warehouse, or garden that needs rodent control? Check out our “Working Cat Program”!

Pets for Patriots Partner

We are a proud Pets for Patriots Partner, offering discounted adoption fees for our military’s veterans. More information can be found here.

Small Animal Adoptions

The first step is to take a look at who’s waiting for you at Adoptable Small Animals. If you are interested in a rabbit please fill out a rabbit adoption application. For all other small animals please fill out our small mammal adoption application. If you’re a good fit, an adoption counselor will contact you to see if you’d like to schedule a meet & greet. You are welcome to contact us anytime about the status of your application at adoption@rispca.com. Because of the volume of applicants we sometimes receive, we are not always able to respond to all applicants.

Adoption Fees

Rabbits $65/$85 pair
Ferrets $100/$150 pair
Guinea Pigs $20/$30 pair
Hamsters $10/$15 pair