To vote, simply click here, type "Rhode Island SPCA" for the shelter name, choose "RI" for the state and click search.  Then, click vote next to the Rhode Island SPCA!  It is that easy!
You can vote once a day, every day, from May 17th through August 22, 2010.  Every time you vote, or tell a friend to vote, you are making a huge difference for us. 

The Animal Rescue Site's Shelter Challenge is for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. The grand prize is a $10,000 grant, $1,000 grants are awarded to state and weekly winners.   

This year, the RISPCA's Annual Howlin' Hounds Summer Walk will be held in memory of our shelter mascot, Marvin.  For those who don't know, Marvin was relinquished to the RISPCA twice before he was finally adopted by the Director of the RISPCA; Dr. E.J. Finocchio.  Throughout his lifetime, Marvin visited hundreds of nursing homes, schools and hospitals and was able to raise over $170,000 for the RISPCA through sales of his artwork and book telling his inspirational story.  Marvin was able to overcome disability and loneliness to bring joy to all who were lucky enough to meet him.  He was truly one of a kind and missed by many.  However, thanks to all of the wonderful friends he made during his lifetime, Marvin's mission will continue.  The Marvelous Marvin Memorial Walk is scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Goddard State Park in Warwick, Rhode Island.

On Saturday, August 28th at Goddard State Park join the RISPCA to celebrate Marvin's life and raise funds to benefit the homeless animals in our care! The RISPCA's annual walk attracts animal lovers from throughout the state. Last year, we had over 300 participants and 200 dogs in attendance. Dogs are welcome to attend, however, you can still have a great time at the RISPCA walk without a canine companion! There will be plenty of fun activities for pet lovers of all ages including prizes, contests, raffles, games and much more!