**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.
