Adopting at the Rhode Island SPCA
Look Who’s Waiting To Meet You!
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 dogs@rispca.org.
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 olivia.warburton@rispca.org 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 smallies@rispca.org. Because of the volume of applicants we sometimes receive, we are not always able to respond to all applicants.
Adoption Fees
Hamsters $10/$15 pair
Guinea Pigs $25/$40 pair
Rabbits $75/$100 pair
Ferrets $150/$250 pair
Chinchilla: $100