Pawtucket Animal Shelter (Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter)
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Hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-3pm.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- City of Pawtucket
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City of Pawtucket animal shelter with pets available for adoption and a volunteer program.
How to reach them
Where: 401 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-3pm.
Good to know
- How to get started: Visit during open hours or submit an adoption application through the shelter page on the City of Pawtucket website.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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