If you’re experiencing the urge to stretch your legs and get outdoors with warm weather upon us, just imagine how stir-crazy shelter pups are feeling awaiting their forever home this season! While rescues post up at spots like Rumford Pets and other big-name stores all year, summer kicks off a string of local adoption days, beginning with the mother of all events: Always Adopt.
On June 3, the Washington County Fair Grounds goes to the dogs – literally. With over 10 rescues attending, this event offers an opportunity to see hundreds of adoptable dogs all in one location. At the helm of this adoption event is the top dog herself: Louise “Lou” Anderson Nicolosi, owner of Rhode Island Pet Rehab in Charlestown and one of the state’s biggest cheerleaders for the adopt-don’t-shop cause. Nicolosi makes announcements throughout the day and oversees an nimble volunteer team who seamlessly handle every aspect of the event.
Despite its size, this isn’t a first-come, first-served event – with veterinarians and trainers on hand, the day is all about finding the best fit for the dogs and prospective families, and all paperwork (found online) should be in order before attending.
If you miss their June event, Always Adopt hosts a second one in November at Clark Farms in Wakefield. Many local rescues also hold daily adoption hours or smaller adoption events all summer. Here’s a handful to start with, or check in with your town’s shelter to keep up to date on more chances to find your four-legged match. Always check with organizers for registration and pre-approval requirements ahead of the event.
June 3: Always Adopt kicks off adoption season at Washington County Fairgrounds from 12-4pm, opening for early entrants at 10am. 78 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, AlwaysAdopt.com
June 3: Scituate Rotary Farmers Market Pet Day brings together multiple local animal rescues, as well as pet vendors for your shopping pleasure, 9am-12pm. Route 116 Institute Lane, North Scituate, 401-451-7483
June 10: Meet puppies and adult canines at Dogtopia’s Multi-Rescue Adoption Event and browse wares from vendors, 11am-2pm. 30 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, Facebook: Dogtopia of Warwick
June 10: Submit an application and swing by SOS ReTAIL to spend one-on-one time with pups at their summer adoption event, 11am-1pm. 577 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, SOSARL.org
June 24, July 22 & August 26: Join Rhode Home Rescue for monthly adoption events from 10am-12pm at Rumford Pet Express, with available dogs posted on Facebook. 2000 Mendon Road, Cumberland, Facebook: Rhode Home Rescues
June 25: Hounds at the Harbor brings rescue pups to Finn’s Harborside, plus fun vendors, a doggie fashion show, photo opps, live music, and more, from 1-3pm. 38 Water Street, East Greenwich, SOSARL.org
Animal Rescue Rhode Island, 783-7606
Bristol Animal Shelter, 253-4834
Cranston Animal Control, 464-8700
EGAPL Heart of RI Animal Rescue League, 467-3670
East Providence Animal Control, 435-7675
Exeter Animal Control, 294-2754
Friends of Homeless Animals RI, FOHARI.org
Go Fetch Rescue, GoFetchRescue.org
Handsome Dan Rescue, HandsomeDansRescue.org
Hotel for Homeless Dogs, HotelForHomelessDogs.com
Lincoln Animal Control, 333-0950
North Kingstown Animal Control, 295-5579
Paws New England, PawsNewEngland.com
Pawtucket Animal Shelter, 722-4243
Providence Animal Control, 243-6040
Providence Animal Rescue League, 421-1399
Rhode Home Rescue, RhodeHomeRescue.org
RISPCA, 438-8150
Potter League, 846-8276
Save One Soul Animal Rescue League, SOSARL.org
Small Dog Rescue of NE, SmallDogRescueNE.org
Vintage Pet Rescue, VintagePetRescue.org
Warwick Animal Shelter, 468-4377
West Warwick Animal Shelter, 615-3388
WESTERLY ANIMAL SHELTER, 584-7941
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