Providence does not require cat licensing under Chapter 4, but cats running at large may be impounded by Providence Animal Control, and Rhode Island state law requires rabies vaccination for all owned cats.
Unlike dogs, Providence does not maintain a cat license registry, but Chapter 4 of the City Code allows Animal Control to impound stray or nuisance cats. Rhode Island General Laws require all cats over six months old to be vaccinated against rabies, and proof may be requested if a cat is impounded. Feral colony caretakers are encouraged to coordinate with local rescue groups for trap-neuter-return programs. Owners letting cats outside are responsible for damage and nuisance behavior under the Code.
Owners of nuisance or unvaccinated cats may face impoundment fees, RI rabies law citations, and Chapter 4 nuisance fines if neighbors complain to Animal Control.
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