Smithfield Animal Control

08/25/2026

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

A great team effort from SFD, SPD and SAC.

SPD and SFD were dispatched to a structure fire. It was the quick actions of SAC to notify responding personnel of a dog residing in the home.

SFD along with neighboring communities were able to knock the fire down quickly and searched the home for the potential dog. SFD located “Jax” alive but unresponsive. SFD’s quick and precise actions of cooling him off, getting him on oxygen via their K9 O2 mask and starting a line for fluids had Jax responding quickly.

SAC then transported Jax directly to VEG in Warwick where vets and staff couldn’t speak highly enough of the great job SFD did with Jax prior to arrival and SAC’s quick response time. Jax was up and improving in no time showing his appreciation to all the VEG staff.

Great team work by all involved! Jax appreciated it all!

07/07/2026

Animal Control did some duck fishing at Homestead Mills Condos today.
AC 7 Ducklings 0
AC for the win, mom was happy to get all her babies back.

06/24/2026

Sharing for North Kingstown Animal Control and NKPD.. BOLO for Rosie!

06/23/2026

Sharing for North Kingstown animal control and NKPD.

04/13/2026

In dedication of Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week 4/13 - 4/18, 2026.

Some of RI’s great ACO’s and Animal Control Departments!

We truly appreciate all of you, stay safe out there!!

04/11/2026

We want to first thanks our great New England weather, for today’s rabies clinic..
We also want to thank the RIVMA, Dr. Katie Gelsomino, techs Kayla Verdecchia and Kayla Nadeau for a well run clinic. We also want to thank, NK ACO Curran, Glocester ACO Grundy, Burrillville ACO Sincavage, Kerri Passaretta, Rebecca Regniere, Hannah Proulx and Roselyn Russo for volunteering to write out rabies certificates.
151 pets vaccinated.. 🐈 🐕

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03/31/2026

Just a reminder of our upcoming RIVMA Low Cost Rabies Clinic!

Saturday, April 11, 2026
1-3pm
Smithfield Public Works Garage
$10 CASH ONLY!

If anyone is interested in volunteering to write rabies vaccine certificates, we are looking for a few writers!

Contact to shelter 233-1055 if you are interested!

03/28/2026

https://www.babywarm.org/rehabber/hannah-p/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQ0xyJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEev2c85DW37o44-hkjJTEvjUb7derOpc0lTx6PhgzyRXZtj_81LVxZRfsZi_Y_aem_UAZg9MwGtFH7cM2JZvG7UQ

Meet Hannah Proulx..

Hannah is our kennel worker at the Tri Town Shelter and also works for Congress of the Birds, as a rehabber and transporter.

Hannah has teamed up with babywarm.org and is working towards raising money to secure a professional incubator for all the littles she cares for until they can be safely transported to their respective clinics. Whether it be birds, small mammals, kittens, and domestic rabbits, Hannah handles them all.

Pay a visit to the posted baby warm.org link and donate if you can, any help would be greatly appreciated.

As always, share away to help this amazing rescuer.

I first got I to wildlife rehab when I volunteered as a transport volunteer, bringing sick, injured, and orphaned animals to the clinic to get care. After watching them get brought back to the brink over and over, I decided I wanted to become more involved and learn to provide care myself.

03/24/2026

From Missing Dogs Massachusetts
Our update:

Joyful news from Smithfield, RI, as Lily has been safely trapped by Missing Dogs Massachusetts after an incredible 10-day journey and being hit by a truck!

A compassionate friend of the family's timely outreach paved the way for our involvement, and we're grateful they did. Throughout the past few days, reports of a dog matching Lily's description roaming the area where she vanished allow us to begin putting our plan in place. We're thankful to those who reached out to us via calls, messages and Bob, Smithfield Animal Control Officer, with valuable information and jumping into action when we trapped her.

Notably, Lily had been spotted behind D'Agostino Motors on multiple occasions, leading us to an extraordinary group of people who selflessly offered their assistance in bringing Lily home. Their kindness in allowing us to set up cameras and a trap on their property was truly remarkable.

As anticipated, at 2:22 am, Lily's curiosity led her to a delectable meal, and just one enticing circle around the trap couldn't keep her from the savory feast within. Anticipating her anxiety, we provided a treat bone to keep her occupied, allowing her to decompress in the trap. Following a safe capture, we reunited with Smithfield ACO, at the dealership, and Lily was transported to the compassionate care of Tri Town Shelter. Within 10 minutes of being in her kennel, Lily's tail began wagging, a testament to her resilience. She will receive thorough veterinary care and be put up for adoption, giving her a second chance at life.

We kindly request that you respect our decision regarding Lily's future and refrain from negative comments, focusing instead on the bright new chapter unfolding for her. Welcome to your brighter tomorrow, Lily! I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to Robin, MDM volunteer, for her tireless efforts in gathering vital information behind the scenes, ensuring the success of our plan.