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Lost or found a pet in Providence

What to do first in Providence, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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Providence Animal Control

City stray shelter for Providence; speak to staff before lobby entry. Healthy free-roaming cats are generally not impounded

401-243-6040

What to do if your pet is missing

  1. Now

    Add a photo and where your pet was last seen. We’ll show you pets posted nearby that could be yours. Each one is a lead to check, not proof.

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  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • Send a photo and description to the shelter's official Facebook page.
    • Call the shelter to ask about sick or injured animals kept out of view.
    • Reclaim promptly; dogs need proof of rabies vaccine and a dog license.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

    How long shelters hold a pet

    Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.

    Go in person as early as you can.

    More details about hold times

    Official source:Providence official pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

  3. Keep checking

    • Look at the shelter’s listings again, and go in person when you can.
    • Open your search here again to see what has been posted since.
    • Write down who you called and any possible sightings, then make a flyer and share it.

What to do if you found a pet

  1. Now

    Answer three quick questions and see if someone nearby is missing them.

    Look for their ownerPrivate until you choose to share. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • If it's safe, bring an unidentified dog to Providence Animal Control.
    • If you're unsure, or for a found cat, call police dispatch for an officer.
    • Post a found cat's photo and location on local lost pet pages.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

    How long shelters hold a pet

    Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.

    More details about hold times

    Official source:Providence official pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

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Providence city only. Healthy free-roaming cats are generally not impounded; use police dispatch for assessment. Speak to staff before bringing an animal into the lobby.

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