About this animal protector
Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI), legally Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island, is a nonprofit shelter that cares for dogs, cats and some small companion animals and helps them find adoptive homes. Its public shelter is at 506B Curtis Corner Road in Peace Dale, within the Wakefield-Peacedale locality of Rhode Island. Foster families support its work, and its community pet food pantry helps pet owners. The PO Box in Wakefield is for correspondence.
Services and ways to connect
Call 401-783-7606 or email shelter@animalrescueri.org for animal or adoption questions; use info@animalrescueri.org for general inquiries. Adoption appointments are preferred, but not mandatory. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, noon–4 p.m. Applicants must be 21 or older and complete an approved questionnaire and interview, provide landlord approval or home-ownership proof, and supply current or previous pets’ vaccination and sterilization records. A resident dog must meet the prospective shelter dog. If the adopted animal is not yet sterilized, a refundable surgery deposit and a discounted-service voucher apply; confirm fees and arrangements. Pet surrender requires an appointment, available space and intake requirements; a waiting list may apply. Call extension 104 before bringing an animal. For the community food pantry, call 401-208-9161.
Verify details before taking action
The documented organizational identity is Animal Rescue League Of Southern Rhode Island, listed with EIN 05-0282432 in the IRS-derived Nonprofit Explorer record. Confirm current hours, eligibility, availability, fees and instructions directly through the organization's official website before visiting, adopting, volunteering or donating.
Official contact
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Animal Rescue Rhode Island?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact Animal Rescue Rhode Island?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Animal Rescue Rhode Island, the location Wakefield-Peacedale - Rhode Island - United States, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.