Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter in Charlestown, Rhode Island
About Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter
Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter is an animal shelter in Charlestown, Washington County, Rhode Island. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2010. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Charlestown Animal Control, about 1.9 mi away.
Map
41.40867, -71.61166
What Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Charlestown Animal Control4540 S County Trail, Charlestown, RIAnimal control1.9 mi
- Animal Rescue Rhode Island506 Curtis Corner Rd, Wakefield, RIAnimal rescue5.6 mi
- South Kingstown Animal Shelter132 Asa Pond Rd, Wakefield, RIAnimal shelter6.0 mi
- Animal Rescue League24 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield, RIAnimal rescue6.4 mi
- Black Sheep Retreat Sanctuary345 Madison St, Sag Harbor, NYAnimal sanctuary6.5 mi
- Richmond Animal Control51 Buttonwoods Rd, Richmond, RIAnimal control8.5 mi
- Hopkinton Animal Control395 Woodville Rd B, Hopkinton, RIAnimal control8.8 mi
- Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Of Rhode Island2865 Tower Hill Rd, Saunderstown, RIWildlife rehabilitation10.0 mi
- Westerly Animal Shelter33 Larry Hirsch Ln, Westerly, RIAnimal shelter10 mi
- Stand Up For Animals33 Larry Hirsch Ln, Westerly, RIAnimal rescue10 mi
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Where is Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter located?
Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter is at 50 Sand Hill Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813 in Washington County.
What are the hours of Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (401) 364-1211 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter?
Start on petfinder.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter tax-deductible?
Friends of the Charlestown Animal Shelter matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 26-4526167), with reported annual revenue of about $14,915. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.