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.”

Effective 9/1/25 at the time of booking your surgery we require a complete deposit of the total surgery cost to secure your surgery date. Please refer to the Spay/Neuter prices and plan your Presurgical visit accordingly.

Wellness Exam by Dr. Moore required prior to booking a surgery. All dogs and cats must be examined to ensure they are candidates for surgery. Wellness Exam prior to surgery is $45

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

September

23rd Annual SUFA Golf Tournament

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.

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SUFA Stories

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2024 Pet Photos with Santa

On December 7, 2024 the team at Westerly Agway in Westerly, RI hosted a pet photos with Santa event to benefit Stand Up For Animals. People and pets not only got to have a professional photo taken with Santa, but they received a gift bag full of goodies and were entered into a raffle drawing…

December 23, 2024

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Lola’s Story

Lola’s owners reached out after incurring extensive veterinary bills. Lola was initially diagnosed with pneumonia in August while in MSCPA Angell’s care after her owners had surrendered her. Lola had an extensive hospitalization that time and once the pneumonia had resolved (to their knowledge) she was transferred back to the shelter and adopted in September…

November 27, 2024

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Pet Food Donations

Holding true to our mission to promote the health and welfare of animals in our region, on July 19, 2024 we donate pet food and treats to both the Jonny Cake Center in Westerly, RI and the RICAN Food Pantry in Carolina, RI so all pets get the support they need. We also provided support…

August 1, 2024

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What People Say About Us

I brought my two cats for their annual checkups to the Animal Wellness Clinic last week. From the time I walked in and was warmly greeted by Devon, to the attention given by vet techs Jen & Caroline before the cats were seen by Dr. Moore, I was very happy with how welcoming the staff was. The facility was clean and comforting, providing a happy vibe. During the exam, Dr. Moore was gentle, thorough, and very sweet with my boys. She was efficient and professional and I couldn’t have asked for any better service. I am so thankful this clinic is here for my cats’ wellness checkups! The Westerly area is fortunate to not only have this clinic nearby, but the hours are also very convenient for those who work during the day. Thank you!

Marianne H.

Thank you does not come close to expressing our gratitude to Stand Up For Animals. Reading this email brought tears to my eyes knowing the extent to which the organization cares about animals in the community. We love our girl more than anything, and this news has us feeling relieved that we can continue to care for her. Each day has been a step in the right direction on a long road to healing, may it continue. Thank you again. Your support of Lola truly means the world to us and her. Kind regards, Madison

Madison C.

Thank you for your generous donation towards Zeke’s amputation surgery. We’re 6 days post-op and Zeke is getting the hang of tripod life! We are so grateful that he was able to have this life-saving surgery, and that the generosity of Stand Up For Animals helped reduce the financial stress so we could focus our attention on Zeke’s healing.

Erin G.

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