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Vader Dot
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
Dogs for Adoption in Rhode Island
130 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Rhode Island. Showing 1–30 of 130 below.
Every dog in Rhode Island deserves a forever home — from puppies taking their first steps to adult dogs who are calm, house-trained, and ready to bond right away. All listings shown here are real dogs currently available for adoption from shelters and rescues in Rhode Island. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
4 shelters and rescues in Rhode Island currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is compact, and its listings are too: a small number, mostly from rescue groups around Cumberland, Cranston and Wakefield. Rescue groups tend to keep dogs in foster homes and ask for an application before a visit, while a municipal shelter usually has walk-in hours where you can meet dogs directly.
Start with the profile and contact the group that has the dog. Expect an application or a conversation, a meet and greet, and an adoption fee set by that group, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. Even in a small state, many groups help arrange transport within Rhode Island for the right match. The organization on the dog's profile can tell you about that dog's history, requirements and availability.
130 dogs in Rhode Island — page 1 of 5
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Tank Dot
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Junior Dot
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Teeny
Age: approx 1 1/ 2years old Weight: 15 lbs My adoption fee is $ 575 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. Teeny was hit by a car in …
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Mike Wazowski
Age: approx 1 1/2 years old Weight: 9 lbs My adoption fee is $650 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adoptin…
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Peaches
Age: approx 1 years old Weight: 15 lbs My adoption fee is $ 575 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopting,…
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Izzy
Age: approx 2 years old Weight: 13 lbs My adoption fee is $525 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. Izzy was treated for heartworm …
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Jimmy Dean Dot
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Houston in TX
Age: approx 2 years old Weight: 12 lbs My adoption fee is $575 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopting, …
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Dash
Age: approx 1 years old Weight: 12 lbs My adoption fee is $ 650 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopting,…
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Paisley
Age: approx 2 years old Weight: 23 lbs My adoption fee is $ 675 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. Check out Paisley! She has arr…
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Pooh 5AcreWood
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Eeyore 5AcreWood
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Piglet 5AcreWood
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Kanga 5AcreWood
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Toodles in LA
Age: approx 1 1/2 years old Weight: 20 lbs My adoption fee is $ 575 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopt…
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Sparkler Freedom
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Glory Freedom
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Rocket Freedom
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Crayola ("Ray-ray")
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Maripily in TX
Age: approx 1 1/2 years old Weight: 20 lbs My adoption fee is $ 675 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopt…
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Suzy in TX
Age: approx 1 1/2 years old Weight: 11 lbs My adoption fee is $ 625 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopt…
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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Misty Chi3
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Hunter
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Della
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Gertrude Rose
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Sage Prairie
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Meadow Prairie
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Logan
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Save One Soul Animal Rescue League • Wakefield, RI
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Rudy
Age: approx 1 years old Weight: 11 lbs My adoption fee is $699 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopting, …
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
Browse by breed in Rhode Island
Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in Rhode Island
Programs that help Rhode Island adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterPotter League for Animals, Spay & Neuter Clinic (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — Subsidized spay and neuter surgery for Rhode Island cats and dogs at the Warwick clinic.
- Spay / neuterProvidence Animal Rescue League, Spay/Neuter (opens in a new tab) — Providence clinic offering affordable spay and neuter surgery with reduced rates for owners receiving assistance.
- Spay / neuterRhode Island SPCA, Spay/Neuter (WESNP) (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — Affordable spay and neuter program for owned dogs, cats and rabbits with no income qualification.
- Low-cost vet careRhode Island SPCA, Animal Health Center (opens in a new tab) — Full-service general practice veterinary clinic in Warwick run by the Rhode Island SPCA.
- Help paying for careRhode Island SPCA, Financial Assistance (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — List of grant funds, payment plans and other options for owners struggling with veterinary costs.
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Adopting a dog in Rhode Island — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in Rhode Island?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in Rhode Island, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Every Dog's Chance gathers listings in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are the dog listings in Rhode Island up to date?
Listings are refreshed regularly from participating shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and new ones are added constantly, availability can change between updates — always confirm a specific dog is still available with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Rhode Island?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue. Many organizations include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a health exam in their fee. Open any dog's profile and contact the organization directly for their current fee and what it covers.
Can I adopt a dog from another city in Rhode Island?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Rhode Island welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them how their process works.
Can I foster a dog in Rhode Island instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Rhode Island offer foster programs, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering gets a dog out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are the dogs in Rhode Island good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than anything else. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, and other dogs. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
