Volunteer Position greatly needed. The East Greenwhich Animal Protection League is in need of a Volunteer or Volunteers to take over a very important position within our organization. 
     The Cat Adoption Chairperson is in charge of accepting animals, in need, into our facility. They would also show our animals to people interested in adopting them on Open House Sundays, or by special appointment. They would also need to schedule all medical procedures needed through our hospital. 
     This is a non-paying position, but the benefits are the satisfaction of knowing you have saved an animal's life and the joy of knowing you have found them a forever home. If interested, please contact:

The East Greenwich Animal Protection League has done the following for all the animals in their care:
     1. Veterinary examination.
     2. Tested for feline leukemia and aids.
     3. Treatment for ears mites, parasites and other medical conditions if necessary.
     4. Distemper shots and also rabies shot if old enough. 
     5. All cats and kittens over 4-6 months have been spayed or neutered.
     6. EGAPL pays to keep them boarded at an animal hospital where they are under the care of a veterinarian or a veterinary technician. 
     7. Heartworm testing and monthly medication for dogs. Heartworm treatment if necessary. 

       When you are picking up the cat or kitten, we also require a good quality plastic cat carrier.

     To adopt a neutered or spayed DOG
          The prices for our neutered or spayed dogs will be given with the write up for each dog on our adopt-a-pet page.  The prices will vary due to the age, breed and amount of care that we will be giving the dog.
We are now providing you with a dog that has been microchipped and registered. That is an additional fee of $15.

       CASH ONLY  for all of the above.
       DOCUMENTS NEEDED:
        Homeowners - a copy of a property tax bill or mortgage statement
          Renters - a copy of lease showing pets are allowed or landlord permission
             Veterinary records for current or most recent pets
 

Click here to see some of the pets available for adoption.  If you do not see the pet you are interested in, please call us anyway.  Your pet might have come in or we can direct you to other shelters. 

Meetings 
      The second Wednesday of every month. From 7:00 p.m. to about 8:00 p.m. Meetings will be held at the East Greenwich Town Hall; 2nd level Peirce Street conference room B.  Just come and say hello.  We would love to have you.

Directions

      From the Western part of R.I., get on RI- 2 Quaker Lane going South.  Turn left onto Division St./RI-401.  Go 1.6 miles.  Turn slightly right onto First Avenue.  Go 0.9 miles. Turn right onto Main Street/US -1/Post Road.  Go 1.3 miles to 5732 Post Road.

     From the Northern part of R. I. Here are directions from northern part of R.I. or Boston area.   From Boston, take RT. 95 south.   When you reach North Attleboro, Mass., take the exit for Route 295 South.   It will say Woonsocket, R.I., Warwick, R.I.   Stay on Rt. 295 to end where it merges onto Rt. 95 south in Warwick, R.I.   Continue on Rt. 95 south, about a mile, taking the only left-hand exit (Exit 9) which brings you onto  Rt. 4 South.   Get in the extreme right hand lane once you get onto Rt. 4. you will be taking first exit, Exit 8,  Rt. 401/Division St.,/East Greenwich.  At end of ramp, take a right.  You will be heading east on Rt. 401 also known as Division St.  This is a residential area.   Follow for about a mile and a quarter, then bear right at fork onto First Avenue.  Go straight at first traffic light (Kenyon Ave).  At next traffic light turn right (Shell gas station on left, Sunoco gas station on right)  You are then heading south on Post Rd./Rt. 1.   Continue on Post Rd.  through 2 traffic lights.  You'll pass a shopping center with a Benny's home and auto store on left hand side.   Then there's a third traffic light and immediately on your left is Hilltop Creamery ice cream.  Greenwich Bay Animal Hospital  at 5732 Post Rd. is next door to the Hilltop Creamery.

From the Southern part of R.I., Here are directions from Connecticut or Westerly, R.I.   Follow I-95 north.   Take Exit 8-A (sign says Rt. 2 south to Rt. 4/ East Greenwich) At end of ramp you will be merging onto four lanes of one-way traffic. Get into either of two left lanes ASAP.   You will be making a left turn at the traffic light immediately in front of you onto Rt. 401/Division St.  Go straight through traffic light with Showcase Cinemas on your left , McDonald's,  Ruby Tuesdays, etc. on your right.  Go straight through 2 more lights.  Continue on Division St. for about 3/4 mile, then bear right at fork onto First Avenue.  Go straight at first traffic light  (Kenyon Ave).  At next traffic light turn right (Shell gas station on left, Sunoco gas station on right )  You are then heading south on Post Rd./Rt. 1.   Continue on Post Rd.  through 2 traffic lights.  You'll pass a shopping center with a Benny's home and auto store on left hand side.   Then there's a third traffic light and immediately on your left is Hilltop Creamery ice cream .  Greenwich Bay Animal Hospital  is next door to Hilltop at 5732 Post Rd.

Our Mission

To find suitable placement for all unclaimed stray, adoptable, East Greenwich cats and dogs, after updating them on necessary shots and providing spaying and neutering as needed.  To provide placement for East Greenwich pets that can no longer be maintained by their owners. To keep the cats and dogs in a private animal shelter until they are adopted. To educate all East Greenwich residents on responsible pet ownership.

Definitions

Adoptable:  Any cat or dog that is not dangerously aggressive or suffering from an insurmountable illness.

East Greenwich Pets:   Animals picked up by the E.G. Animal Control Officer and not reclaimed after the allotted time period.  Animals owned by people residing in East Greenwich that are left homeless by death or hospitalization of the owner.

Educate:  Teaching children and adults the importance of veterinary care and the necessity of neutering all pets that are not used for breeding.  This can be done through interaction with the elementary schools and by answering questions through phone service.

Placement:  Matching available pets with prospective owners. The philosophy of EGAPL is to find homes for cats and dogs where they will feel secure, therefore we can not recommend placing cats or dogs in homes where the children are 5 years of age or under.