PROVIDENCE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

Since 1913, PARL has been a haven for hundreds of thousands of animals in need in the Greater Providence area and beyond. As an open admission shelter, we practice managed intake and aim to help every community member when they are faced with the difficult decision to surrender their pet. We also take in stray animals in situations where our shelter is the appropriate and only option for that animal. Although PARL is not contractually obligated to assist our state’s animal control facilities, we routinely do so because we believe that a strong partnership between animal welfare organizations is vital to our mission.

PARL meets the nationally-recognized requirements to be considered a 'no-kill' organization. We do not euthanize any animal due to age, space, or length of stay. As an open adoption animal shelter, we seek to create a welcoming and barrier-free adoption process that is entirely conversation-based. We believe every person who wants a companion animal deserves one, and through conversation, we seek to find the best match for both adopter and animal. Through this process, we build trusting relationships with adopters, encouraging them to communicate openly and honestly with us if they should need our advice or assistance.

PARL has a variety of programs to support pets in our community and the people who love them. Most notably is the Pet Food Pantry Program (distributing over 50,000 pet meals annually), a monthly low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic, and discounted spay/neuter services for dogs, cats and rabbits.