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Zani's Furry Friends--Northern Outpost

Animal rescue in Westerly, RI

Because of the pressing cage space dilemma, we take dogs and cats primarily from Animal Care & Control of NYC. If not for rescue and adoptions, more than the present 24,000 of the current 50,000 animals taken in yearly would not make it out alive. Our goal is to take as many animals as we can who make great family members/companions and give them a second chance. Temperament is our most important criteria. Ideally, all our animals are good w/ people of all ages and other animals (dogs/cats).
Our adoptees are either spayed or neutered, all UTD w/ shots/rabies vax, heartworm negative or feline combo negative, and microchipped. Most of our animals live in foster situations to help them reintegrate back into family life. We feel most animals prefer the company of other animals and hope our adopters consider giving pets to their pets. (We do apply the 2 kitty rule.)
Other times, we courtesy post for people who are obliged to surrender their animals but ask that they continue to foster their companions until appropriate new homes are found to limit the trauma.

Contact Gisella McSweeny
Email info@zanisfurryfriends.org
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Westerly, RI 02891
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Adoptable pets at Zani's Furry Friends--Northern Outpost

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Thurman PR

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Westerly, RI
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Trish

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Westerly, RI
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Delilah

German Pinscher

Female, Puppy
Westerly, RI
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Dion

Dachshund/Miniature Pinscher

Male, Young
Westerly, RI
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Phillip

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Westerly, RI
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Koda

Husky

Male, Adult
Westerly, RI
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Rescue FAQs

Primarily NYC, NY State, but we do adopt to CT, NJ, RI, MA, PA, and occasionally further afield.

Additional adoption info

There is an application, reference checks, home visits, an interview of adopters w/ adoptees, and an adoption donation is required.

Applications are on http://zanisfurryfriends.org

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https://zanisfurryfriends.org/links-and-resources/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Zani's Furry Friends--Northern Outpost

Saving Carolina Dogs Rescue and Adoption Network - RI Chapter

Cranston, RI 02905

ACADIANA ANIMAL AID - CT transport

Glastonbury, CT 06033

North Kingstown-Exeter Animal Rescue League

500 Stony Lane,
North Kingstown, RI 02852

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Johnny Boy

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
East Hartford, CT
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Montana

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Warwick, RI
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Pemberton

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Pawtucket, RI
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MARCY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Andover, CT
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Henley

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Johnston, RI
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Alistair

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Rocky Hill, CT

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