Stand Up For Animals – To promote the health and welfare of abandoned or lost pets and to educate and assist those who care for them.

OSCAR ALERTS

Lost Pet? We'll get the word out.

THROW US A BONE?

Every donation makes a difference!

OUR MISSION

is 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 Wellness Clinic

Veterinary care for your companion animals is critical to their health and welfare. Don’t put off their care due to cost.

Stand Up For Animals has launched a full-time animal wellness clinic at the Westerly Animal Shelter located at 33 Larry Hirsch Lane, Westerly, RI.

Don’t put off the much needed care. Call our clinic at 401-414-4785 or click the link below to make an appointment online.

“If your pet is coughing/sneezing or having vomiting/diarrhea please schedule a checkup with your regular vet. Out of consideration for our shelter population we are not seeing pets with these types of illnesses.”

Schedule Veterinary Appointment

Our Mission

Stand Up For Animals is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the health and welfare of animals in our region as well as educate and assist those who care for them.

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Missing Pet Support

Is your pet missing? Click here to request an Oscar Alert. We’ll post it on our social media page, send out an eblast and offer help in finding your furry friend. Please be sure to complete all the required information and include a picture.

CLICK HERE!

Upcoming Events

July

Bark-B-Que at the Lodge

20 Elm Street, Westerly, RI 02891

August

22nd Annual Golf Tournament ~ Lake of Isles

1 Clubhouse Drive, North Stonington, CT 06359

Preparing for Emergencies

The Westerly Animal Shelter 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). Pease visit http://www.dem.ri.gov/animals/ to learn more.

Low-Cost Wellness Clinic

The SUFA facility is shared with the Westerly Animal Shelter & Wellness Clinic. If you are looking to schedule a veterinary appointment, please click the corresponding button below.

Schedule Veterinary Appointment

SUFA Stories

Leila’s Story

Words from the staff – Someone brought this kitten in during the winter of 2016, almost frozen to death. She was a really cute kitten and we held her to our chests with a warm water bottle to revive her! Words from a happy adopter about Leila – Last winter I adopted Leila from…

August 21, 2018

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Patches’ Story

I just wanted to share an update about the wonderful cat Patches we adopted in June. She is doing very well in her new home. Our other cat Willy is overjoyed to have her around. They hang out and play all the time. Our two dogs have done very well with her as well. She…

August 21, 2018

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Nina’s Story

Nina is a true fairy tale story that we would hope for all of our rescues! She came to us on February 8, 2018, as a surrendered dog. She was completely insecure, would not make eye contact and would shake uncontrollably when you just looked at her. It seemed like all she wanted to do…

August 4, 2018

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What People Say About Us

I can never truly express the level of gratitude and thanks I have for you all and the invaluable help you were to me and Caoimhe. I truly had no idea where I was going to find the money to cover her vetting. My dogs are my life and my world; Caoimhe is extremely precious to me and she is a very rare, empathetic and soulful dog. The thought of her dealing with this was so daunting and terrifying. You allowed me to focus on her and relieve the stress of payment. Thank you so much from the bottom of my hear.

Shayla Neena

“Great organization! I adopted two kittens, brothers, yesterday. The staff was wonderful and the very reasonable adoption fee covered the boys spaying, first shots and microchipping. Keep up the good work saving animals!”

Bethany Guthrie

“We brought home Oscar a week ago, today. We would like to thank everyone at the Westerly Animal Shelter for being so friendly, helpful and finding us our new fur baby! He’s a great addition to our home and he is settling in very well. I highly reccommend this shelter to anyone looking for a companion. The adoption process was super easy too! ”

Ashley Migliaccio

Petfinder Best Friends Pet Adoption ASPCA - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals RISPCA - Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals RI Community Spay/Neuter Clinic CT Humane Society