Cumberland/Lincoln Animal Control, RI

Cumberland/Lincoln Animal Control, RI Animal Control & Municipal Shelter
Lincoln: 401-333-0950
Cumberland: 401-333-2745 We ask that you call ahead to notify us of a surrender.

**If you are experiencing an animal related concern or emergency, please contact us the numbers listed below**
Cumberland Animal Control: 401-333-2745
Lincoln Animal Control: 401-333-0950

*If you are calling after regular business hours and have an animal related emergency, you may contact the following police departments listed below*

Cumberland Police: 401-333-2500
Lincoln Police: 401-333-111

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The Blackstone Valley Municipal Animal Shelter provides temporary housing for homeless, abandoned and neglected animals in the community. Animal Control Officers are authorized to enforce state and local laws pertaining to the licensing, control, and treatment of domestic animals for the purpose of protecting the publics safety, property, & animal welfare. We offer assistance with the following below:

* Loose animals
* Animal Bites
* Animal Cruelty and Neglect
* Enforce all of the town of Cumberland's Animal Ordinances; along with Rhode Island General Law's pertaining to animals
* Barking Dog's

-Adoption Fee's-

Every animal here at the shelters health and safety is our number one priority, when coming in for your appointment for a protentional adoption, we ask that you bring a valid government issued ID for the process. We have adoption paperwork here at the shelter which will need to be fully completed before bringing your newest family member home. DOGS: Cumberland Resident- $260
Non Resident- $280

CATS: Cumberland Resident- $160
Non Resident- $180

-----We accept cash and check only-----

Our surrender fee's are $60.00 for dogs, and $40.00 for cats. This allows us time to better prepare and accommodate for your pets needs during this difficult time. Please bring your pets medical exam history, veterinary contact information, and rabies license information at the time of surrender.

06/06/2026
Gizmo was recently surrendered & ready for adoption!🐾 Estimated to be 4 years old 🐾 Female ; spayed & vaccinated 🐾 Canno...
06/06/2026

Gizmo was recently surrendered & ready for adoption!
🐾 Estimated to be 4 years old
🐾 Female ; spayed & vaccinated
🐾 Cannot be housed with other cats
🐾 Cannot be housed with young children

If you would like to meet Gizmo, please visit the shelter during public visiting hours of 11am-2pm Mon-Sat (or) call 401-333-0950 for questions and/or to make an appointment outside of public visiting hours!

Male domestic short haired cat found on Old Louisquisset Pike in Lincoln Rhode Island. No microchip found/no collar with...
06/01/2026

Male domestic short haired cat found on Old Louisquisset Pike in Lincoln Rhode Island. No microchip found/no collar with identification. If you are the owner of this cat, please contact Animal Control at 401-333-0950

Meet Max - Foster ready now, available to be fully adopted after June 4th. He is a 8.5 year old German Shepherd Mix & th...
05/30/2026

Meet Max - Foster ready now, available to be fully adopted after June 4th. He is a 8.5 year old German Shepherd Mix & the sweetest!

Max was recently surrendered due to his previous owners medical needs. They wanted to make sure Max is always taken care of!

He is a kind, gentle soul! He is basic command trained and even knows a few fun tricks (like paw for example) He is great on a leash and very polite at all times. He may be older but he has years of love to give.

If you would like to meet Max ; Please visit the shelter during open visiting hours of 11am-2pm Mon-Sat (or) call 401-333-2745 to set up a specific date and time outside open visiting. Thank you!

Update on 4 Year Old "Mello" :He is ready to meet you and steal your heart! It has been over 3 months of him waiting to...
05/30/2026

Update on 4 Year Old "Mello" :
He is ready to meet you and steal your heart!

It has been over 3 months of him waiting to meet someone just as excited to meet him. We know the right person will see this eventually so until then we will keep posting and we appreciate every share!

Visit our page to see other posts about Mello with more information and pictures of this sweet boy!

If you would like to meet Mello, please visit or call the shelter. Open visiting hours are 11am-2pm Mon-Sat (or) you can call 401-333-0950 to set up a specific date and time outside open visiting. Thank you!

Cat found on Grove St, Lincoln. Unaltered Male. Friendly. If you are the owner of this cat, please call Lincoln Animal C...
05/29/2026

Cat found on Grove St, Lincoln. Unaltered Male. Friendly.

If you are the owner of this cat, please call Lincoln Animal Control at 401-333-0950. Thank you!

(REUNITED WITH OWNER!) 🐾Dog found on Arnold Street in Lincoln. Female - Microchip listed as unregistered. If you are the...
05/22/2026

(REUNITED WITH OWNER!) 🐾

Dog found on Arnold Street in Lincoln.
Female - Microchip listed as unregistered.

If you are the owner of this dog, please contact Lincoln Animal Control at 401-333-0950. Thank you!

(HOME SAFE)Dog found on Sir Charles and Donna Lee Dr in Lincoln RI. Belgian Malinois/GSD. Male. Collar worn with the nam...
05/21/2026

(HOME SAFE)
Dog found on Sir Charles and Donna Lee Dr in Lincoln RI. Belgian Malinois/GSD. Male. Collar worn with the name ‘Charlie’ on it. Was originally sighted with a grey Great Dane, unfortunately the Dane could not be found at this time. If you are the owner of this dog, please contact Lincoln Animal Control at 401-333-0950.

Address

25 Wellington Road
Lincoln, RI
02865

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm

Telephone

+14013330950

Website

https://www.lincolnri.gov/376/Animal-Control

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