The Humane Society Thrift Store is new to Tri County Plaza but has made a huge impact on the community in the short time that it has been open. The 10,000 sq. ft. facility is loaded with a variety of treasures for sale. Among the inventory, you'll find bedding, furniture, computers, electronics, handbags, and clothing. The Humane Society Thrift Store is currently accepting donations and volunteers. The revenue from this store is used to maintain the No Kill Shelter for Animals.
Five Acres Animal Shelter (formerly the St. Charles Humane Society) is a no-kill shelter that accepts and adopts dogs and cats. Animals available for adoption can be viewed during normal business hours. An appointment is necessary to surrender a cat or dog. The shelter finds homes for over 500 animals each year. The Shelter offers presentations for the community about animals and animal topics free of charge. Boy and girl scout groups and school groups are also welcome to take shelter tours. Call for more details.
The shelter also has a gift shop on site that sells toys, treats and other pet products.
The Town of South Kingston Animal Shelter was founded in 1980. It also serves the town of Narragansett. There is a no-kill policy in place except in extreme cases of health or behaviorial problems. Medical care is provided to the animals and screening is done on potential adoptees to ensure a good home for each cat or dog. Currently, there is construction for a new facility set to open in the spring of 2011.
