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The Cranston Animal
Control Division falls
under the direction of
the Police Department
and is managed by
the day Uniform
Division Commander.
The Shelter is staffed
by a Shelter Manager, two full time Animal Control Officers and an Adoption
Coordinator. The mission of the Animal Control division is to protect the health and
safety of our residents, and to protect animals and promote their humane treatment.
The Cranston Animal Shelter follows the
philosophy of a No-kill Shelter. This is generally
defined as saving every dog and cat in a shelter
who can be saved. It means healing the animals
who can be healed, treating behaviors that can be
treated, and prioritizing safety and a high quality of
life for both pets and people in our communities. It
means reducing the number of animals entering
shelters through spay/neuter education and
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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2020
