Right now, very few dogs are registered in the City of Providence because the city does not enforce registration regulations and they have made the registration process very difficult to comply with.  The result of this is that the city administration has no idea how many dogs live within city limits, (one estimate puts the number between 15 and 22,000!) Owners have no clout with city government and the city does almost nothing to provide the basic services that dogs need to lead happy lives. Unlike other cities (as close as East Providence!) Providence is not a very "dog friendly" place. Current Providence laws prohibit dogs from the use of ANY city park... leashed or not and the only off leash facilities are the two "dog parks" which are parks in name only.  A mud hole surrounded by a chain link fence is about as far away from the excellent facilities to be found in other major cities as it could be. 

ProvidenceBarks Supports Registration and Responsible Ownership!

We believe that dog owners will comply with laws if they are sensible and enforced and if the City of Providence provides the facilities that are needed by dogs and their owners to exercise their dogs both on and off lead in spaces provided for that purpose. 

Please join us!  

-Always keep your dog under control

-Always pick up after your dog

-Do not allow your pet to deficate on private property

-Join ProvidenceBarks! and add your voice and strength to the movement to encourage responsible behavior by dog owners and improved facilities for Dogs in Providence!