Important Announcement Regarding COVID-19
The Westerly Animal Shelter Wellness Clinic is now open and taking appointments. We will also be offering curbside service. Please call the shelter at 401-348-2618 or visit our page to make an appointment.
Thank you
Dr Turco & staff at WASWC
Mission
To maintain a state of the art premier shelter, adoption facility, and regional outreach center to promote the health and welfare of lost or abandoned pets; and to educate those who care for them.
What we do
The Animal Shelter Department is responsible for the impoundment, adoption, safe keeping in the event of emergency), and education of pet owners in the community. The shelter provides a clean, safe, loving, healthy environment until animals find their forever homes. We provide community outreach through our volunteer program, microchip/wellness clinics, summer camp, obedience training and an annual rabies clinic. All pets leaving the shelter are spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations through our onsite vet care program.