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North Providence Animal Welfare Society

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Together we can

Together we canTogether we can

about us

NPAWS was born in 2020 out of concern for the well being of animals within the care of North Providence Animal Control.  The antiquated facility and services were severely inadequate.


Three long time friends and residents of North Providence came together to address the longstanding, desperate need for a new shelter, and the introduction of basic, essential sheltering programs and services. 


We are happy to report that our efforts contributed to the construction of a new shelter which opened in 2023.  This was a major accomplishment but there is still work to be done. Most importantly, a volunteer program is needed to ensure the animals within the shelter are given adequate attention and time out of their enclosures. Improved exposure of lost and adoptable animals is also needed to get pets back with their families quickly and to place adoptable pets in a timelier manner. This includes a social media presence and promotion. Last we will continue to advocate for adequate Animal Control Officer/staffing resources.


That said, we will also continue our mission to keep pets with their families and out of the shelter system, as well as work to manage the community cat population in the tri-town area.


NPAWS President: Cathy Lanni

NPAWS Vice President/Treasurer: Jo-Ann D'Alessandro

NPAWS Secretary: Alicia Sansone 


Email: npawsri@yahoo.com

Facebook & Instagram: npawsri

Our Programs & SERVICES

Shelter Advocacy

Trap Neuter Release Program

Trap Neuter Release Program

We successfully advocated for the construction of a new shelter which opened in 2023 and continue to advocate for increased animal promotion and adoption, needed staffing, programs and services.

Trap Neuter Release Program

Trap Neuter Release Program

Trap Neuter Release Program

TNR programs stop the breeding cycle of feral cats. As they're often not adoptable, these cats are humanely trapped, spayed/neutered, vaccinated then released and cared for in the community.

Pet Food Distribution

Pet Food Distribution

Pet Food Distribution

Some animals are reluctantly surrendered by families who run into hard times. Our pet pantry assists families with feeding their pets and/or community cats, keeping them out of the shelter.

Community Support

Pet Food Distribution

Pet Food Distribution

  Many people love their pets but don’t have the means to provide basic medical care, or find suitable placement as a last resort. We will provide veterinary and placement assistance.


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