Animal Shelters | Bristol Animal Control and Shelter
10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol, RI 02809
Eligibility
If you have an emergency, please contact the Bristol Police Department at 401-253-6900.
Required documents
Photo ID
Hours
Visiting Hours: Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
401-253-4834
Voice - Main Phone
Application process
Complete application
Service area
Bristol, RI
Description
The Bristol Animal Control impounds stray dogs and sick or injured cats only in the shelter. Persons wishing to surrender an animal must contact a private humane agency. All complaints must be filed either through the Bristol Police Department or the Bristol Animal Control and Shelter. Animal Control does not respond to wildlife complaints. Any and all wildlife complaints must be handled by the Department of Environmental Management (DEM).
What's Here
Providing organization
Town of Bristol
Form of Government: Elected Town Administrator and Town Council