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Potter League for Animals

Animal shelter in Middletown, RI

The Potter League for Animals is Rhode Island’s go-to animal care and resource center, where we provide shelter, veterinary care, behavior training, spay & neuter, owner assistance programs, humane education, and the opportunity for thousands of animals to find loving homes each year.

The Potter League for Animals (PLFA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. Every year, the Potter League for Animals provides direct care and services to help nearly 10,000 animals in need through programs in the community and our three facilities across Rhode Island.

The Potter League Animal Care and Adoption Center in Middletown, RI accepts owner-surrendered animals and stray animals from the communities with which we have an animal control-housing contract; Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth.

Contact
Address
87 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI 02842
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Meet their adoptable pets

87 Oliphant Lane

Middletown, RI 02842

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Potter League for Animals

We'll also keep you updated on Ice's adoption status with email updates.
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Ice

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 4 mos
Middletown, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Bullseye's adoption status with email updates.
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Bullseye

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Middletown, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Foxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Foxy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Middletown, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
Middletown, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Sady's adoption status with email updates.
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Sady

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Middletown, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Shane's adoption status with email updates.
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Shane

Labrador Retriever

Male, 13 yrs
Middletown, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Jan's adoption status with email updates.
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Jan

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Middletown, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Bluey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bluey

Parakeet - Quaker

Male, 1 yr
Middletown, RI

Shelter FAQs

Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Newport
Aquidneck Island
Providence
Middletown
Portsmouth
Warwick

Additional adoption info

Thank you for your interest in adopting from Potter League for Animals. Our goal is a loving home and a lasting bond. Need a running buddy? We have her! Need a couch potato? We have him, too! We can help you find the right friend. We connect people and pets based on shared sensibilities, like lifestyle and energy, so every relationship is on a solid foundation. Potter League has a variety of pets available for adoption, including cats, dogs, and small animals like rats, rabbits, hamsters, birds, reptiles, and more. You can view all of our adoptable pets online on our website at www.potterleague.org.

We update their availability and location in real-time. They are still available for adoption if you see them, and there is no “on hold” tag. There is no appointment needed to visit our pets.

Adoption Fees:
Dogs: $315
Puppies (6 months & under):$450
Cats: $150
Kittens (6 months & under): $230
Rabbits: $50
Other Small Animals: $20 to $65

We offer a 10% military (active and veteran) and senior (65+) discount on adoption fees.

Adoption application

https://potterleague.org/adopt/adoption-profile/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Potter League for Animals

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25 Wellington Rd,
Lincoln, RI 02865

North Kingstown Animal Shelter

395 Hamilton Allenton Rd,
North Kingstown, RI 02852

New London Animal Control Facility

120 Chester Street Bates Woods Park,
New London, CT 06320

We'll also keep you updated on Pineapple's adoption status with email updates.
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Pineapple

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Norwood, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Cerise KA's adoption status with email updates.
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Cerise KA

Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle

Female, 5 mos
Johnston, RI
We'll also keep you updated on CT Hei Hei's adoption status with email updates.
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CT Hei Hei

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Eastford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Becket's adoption status with email updates.
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Becket

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Barrington, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Zinnia's adoption status with email updates.
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Zinnia

Basset Hound

Female, 10 mos
Warren, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Bentley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bentley

Lionhead

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Warwick, RI

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