Who we are
Stand Up For Animals is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support the needs of our state-of-the-art animal shelter, adoption center and regional outreach facility to promote the health and welfare of abandoned or lost pets and to educate and assist those who care for them.
“Our vision is to create a place where animals will be treated with compassion and dignity.”
SUFA’s 10th Anniversary
We are proud to have celebrated our 10th Anniversary this past August! A huge shout out to Andrew, Jenn & the wonderful staff at The Cooked Goose for hosting us! SUFA is extremely humbled by their generosity and for their support throughout the years. We were thrilled to have so many of our wonderful supporters join us as we celebrated this wonderful milestone and to have their ongoing support of our mission. We feel grateful that we can contribute to keeping the animals healthy while they wait for their forever homes and that we can help provide them with the necessities to keep them safe and comfortable.
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The SUFA facility is shared with the Westerly Animal Shelter & Wellness Clinic, if you are looking to schedule your veterinary appointment with the Westerly Animal Shelter, please click the corresponding button below. In addition, if you are looking to join our membership, click the download button below to download our membership form.
Animal Emergency Preparedness
The Westerly Animal Shelter / Stand Up For Animals facility is one of four in the State of Rhode Island equipped to house pets during a time of disaster. If you are evacuated from your home and cannot take your pet(s) to your location, please bring your pet(s) to our facility (33 Larry Hirsch Lane, Westerly, RI). For information please contact The Westerly Animal Shelter at 401-584-7941.
Please visit http://www.dem.ri.gov/animals/ to learn more.
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SUFA Stories
Leila’s Story
Words from the staff – Someone brought this kitten in during the winter of 2016, almost frozen to death. She was a really cute kitten and we held her to our chests with a warm water bottle to revive her! Words from a happy adopter about Leila – Last winter I adopted Leila from…
August 21, 2018
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Patches’ Story
I just wanted to share an update about the wonderful cat Patches we adopted in June. She is doing very well in her new home. Our other cat Willy is overjoyed to have her around. They hang out and play all the time. Our two dogs have done very well with her as well. She…
August 21, 2018
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Nina’s Story
Nina is a true fairy tale story that we would hope for all of our rescues! She came to us on February 8, 2018, as a surrendered dog. She was completely insecure, would not make eye contact and would shake uncontrollably when you just looked at her. It seemed like all she wanted to do…
August 4, 2018
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What People Say About Us
“Great organization! I adopted two kittens, brothers, yesterday. The staff was wonderful and the very reasonable adoption fee covered the boys spaying, first shots and microchipping. Keep up the good work saving animals!”
Bethany Guthrie
“We brought home Oscar a week ago, today. We would like to thank everyone at the Westerly Animal Shelter for being so friendly, helpful and finding us our new fur baby! He’s a great addition to our home and he is settling in very well. I highly reccommend this shelter to anyone looking for a companion. The adoption process was super easy too! ”
Ashley Migliaccio
“Adopted a precious little cat there that we love so very much. The staff there is outstanding and the facility is immaculate.”
Maria Reakes
