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Community Engagement

Animal shelters can serve as a hub for community engagement. They offer a range of

volunteer opportunities for those who want to help animals in need. These

opportunities can range from dog walking to administrative tasks, and they can

provide a meaningful way for members of the community to give back. Additionally,

the shelter can offer educational programs that teach people about responsible pet

ownership, animal welfare, and the importance of spaying and neutering pets.

In conclusion, a municipal animal shelter plays an essential role in ensuring the

welfare of animals, reducing the stray animal population, and promoting public health

and safety. It provides a safe haven for animals and offers many benefits to the

community it serves. By supporting your local animal shelter, you can help make a

difference in the lives of animals and the community.

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

services and increasing the number of

animals leaving shelters through adoption

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