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be treated, and prioritizing safety and 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 services and increasing the number of animals leaving

shelters through adoption and other programs that lead to them finding safe places to

call home. While animal shelters and the communities they serve value those objectives,

euthanasia is used only as a last resort when an animal suffers from an irreparable

medical or behavioral condition. No-kill means that an end-of-life decision for a pet is

an act of mercy rather than one done for convenience or lack of space.

In 202 1, there were 1155 animal

complaints investigated by the Cranston

Police Department. The Animal Control

Officers took 608 incident reports,

responded to numerous calls for service,

including follow-ups, and issued 16

municipal violations. Eight have been

resolved, resulting in $1,532 in fines;

eight summonses are still pending. The shelter took in 168 dogs and 70 cats,

thoroughly vetted and adopted to suitable individuals and families. The Shelter also

had the assistance of several rescues shelters that took in sick or injured animals that

the city would have issues adopting out.

• Ten Lives Cat Rescue took in over 200 cats from an investigation on Third Ave

in Cranston

• Vintage pet rescue took in 3 elderly dogs

• Potter league of Middletown took in 6 dogs

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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2021