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Defenders of Animal, Inc.

Animal rescue in Providence, RI

To defend the inalienable rights of both companion animals and wildlife through education, legal and legislative activism.

Contact —
Email dennis@defendersofanimals.org
Phone (401) 461-1922
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Providence, RI 02903
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Tyga & Nikki

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 9 yrs 2 mos
Providence, RI

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The state of Rhode Island

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

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We also do a vet check to make sure that there is a positive history of taking care of a pet's medical needs.

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Coventry, RI
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Buddah

Border Collie

Male, Young
Plainfield, CT
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Freedom

Boxer/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Little Compton, RI
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Gwen

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Groton, CT
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RORY & LEO

American Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Tolland, CT
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Chipper

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Vineyard Haven, MA

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