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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 is suffering 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 2, there were 1,389 animal complaints that were investigated by the Cranston

Police Department. The Animal Control Officers took 399 incident reports, responded

to numerous calls for service, including follow-ups, and issued 49 municipal

violations. Nineteen of which have been resolved, resulting in resulting in $1851.00 in

fines; thirty summonses are still pending or have been disposed of non-judicially.

Additionally, the shelter took in 144 dogs and 71 cats; all of which were fully vetted

and adopted out. The Shelter also had the assistance of several rescues shelters who

took in sick or injured animals that the city would have issues adopting out.

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