Thanks to your support, Indi has come a long way since being abandoned at our door on July 4th. Read more about his story and recovery here. |
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65 of our animals found homes last month - we wish the adopted pets and their new owners many happy years together!
There are many great pets still waiting for a second chance. View them here or stop by the RISPCA to see them in person! |
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Special Thanks
A special thank you to our friends at Blue State Coffee for their generous donation of $1,058.30. Blue State Coffee donates 2% of sales to local non-profit organizations. We are thankful to have been chosen as one of the organizations they supported for the past 6 months! |
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Featured Wish List Item
With over 40 cats in our care, we sure go through a lot of canned, wet cat food each day! Your donation of canned cat food will go a long way in providing for the cats care during their stay at the RISPCA! Donations can be dropped off at the RISPCA during our operating hours. Thanks for your support!
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The Rhode Island SPCA is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, all donations are tax deductible.
The Rhode Island SPCA is not affiliated with any national, state, or government agencies and relies on private donations, special events, and grants for operating expenses. | | Rhode Island SPCA | 186 Amaral Street | Riverside, RI |02915 | 401.438.8150 | www.rispca.com |
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Greetings!
I would like to thank everyone who supported our annual "Hearts & Paws" Pasta Dinner on February 24th. A special thanks to the over 300 guests who joined us, the volunteers who helped make it possible, the Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts Department, and all of the individuals and businesses who donated auction items. Thanks to your support, we were able to raise over $16,000 for the animals in our care.
Yours very truly,
E.J. Finocchio, D.V.M. President, Rhode Island SPCA |
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Contact Voltage
A little over a year ago, a puppy was electrocuted and died in Providence when she walked over a manhole cover. The cause of the puppy's death was contact voltage (live electricity flowing from ordinary objects in public thoroughfares due to a fault in the underground power delivery system).
The Rhode Island SPCA is undertaking a campaign to raise public awareness of the cause of the Lab's death.
Legislation has been introduced in both the RI Senate and House to mandate that National Grid and other electric companies use the most up to date, modern technology to find and remedy faults in the existing electrical delivery system.
Please join us in helping to ensure the safety of pets and people alike on our city streets. Please write to your local state representatives voicing your support for this legislation. A sample letter for your use is available here.
Visit www.CVICfacts.org or www.rispca.com/CVIC.htm for more information. |
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10th Annual Horse Ride Fundraiser
Join the RISPCA for our 10th Annual Horse Ride Fundraiser at Goddard Park on Sunday, May 6th 2012.
Please visit www.rispca.com/horseride.htm for more information about the "Bring Your Own Horse" event! |
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Get Your Taxes Done and Help the RISPCA
Raise money for the RISPCA by having your taxes prepared at H&R Block. Go to a participating H&R Block office to have your taxes done and bring this referral form with you. They will donate $25 to the RISPCA if you are a new customer! |
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Paws to Consider: An RISPCA Education Program for Current & Future Dog Owners
The Rhode Island SPCA will be presenting a new, free family education program designed to help current and future dog owners improve life with their dog and to reduce the rate of dogs surrendered to shelters due to avoidable or treatable issues. Learn how to select the right dog for your family, discover simple tools to aid in day-to-day life with your dog, find out what dog related services are available in your community and speak with professionals from the RISPCA!
This program will run on the last Sunday of every month throughout 2012 at the Rhode Island SPCA. The program will be offered in 2 parts: Part 1 will run from 1-1:45pm and will address selecting a dog. Part 2 will run 2-3pm and will discuss and present tools and resources to help with your dog. Please contact Laurelin at (401) 438-8150 or Laurelin@rispca.com for more information. |
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Foster Parents Needed
With 'kitten season' fast approaching, the RISPCA is seeking individuals who are able to assist with caring for orphaned kittens and mother cats with litters of kittens.
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Newborn kittens need to be fed every 2-3 hours throughout the day and night, so they require a substantial time commitment.
Please contact Lisa L, Foster Care Coordinator, at lisal@rispca.com if interested.
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Featured Adoptable Pet
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Bing |
Bing is a 7-year-old Beagle mix. He was brought to the Rhode Island SPCA because his previous owner did not feel comfortable having Bing around her grandchildren.
Bing has always been a good dog, but he can be a little protective and nervous. Bing will do great in a quiet home without young children or other pets.
If you are interested in adopting Bing, please contact the RISPCA today - he will make an excellent companion! |
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