Rhode Island SPCA Start an adoption application

Cat adoptions include distemper combo vaccine, rabies vaccine and tag, flea/tick/ear mite treatment, deworming, heartworm testing, and spay/neuter.

Hours Daily 11am-4pm, closed major holidays
Areas served Warwick and the surrounding area, Rhode Island
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (401) 383-1900 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Rhode Island SPCA at (401) 383-1900 or info@rispca.org first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Providence County at a glance

Population 664,854
Housing units 277,740
Est. households with a cat 83,206

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

Open daily, 11am to 4pm, closed major holidays.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Rhode Island SPCA at (401) 383-1900 or info@rispca.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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