Stand Up For Animals is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to operate a state-of-the-art animal shelter, adoption center and regional outreach facility to promote the health and welfare of abandoned or lost pets and to educate and assist those who care for them.

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Animal Emergency Preparedness

The Westerly Animal Shelter / Stand Up For Animals facility is one of four in the State of Rhode Island equipped to house pets during a time of disaster.  If you are evacuated from your home and cannot take your pet(s) to your location, please bring your pet(s) to our facility (33 Larry Hirsch Lane, Westerly, RI).  For information please contact Tammy Loughlin, Shelter Manager, at 401-584-7941 Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or email her at tloughlin@westerlyri.gov.  

Please visit http://www.dem.ri.gov/animals/ to learn more.