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February's Wish List Item
We would appreciate donations of large, fluffy comforters to help keep our dogs cozy and warm. Gently used is fine by us and would be much appreciated! Donations can be shipped or dropped off at 34 Elbow Street in Providence. Take a look at our full Wish List to see what else will assist us in the caring for the animals! |
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Helping Hands in our Community
Employees of RIEDC headed up a donation drive for PARL and we had the pleasure to meet Lori Bassett and Lou Francis who brought the goodies including food, blankets and treats to PARL this month. We can't thank people like this enough for their thoughtful generosity. It truly makes our day and makes our animals much more comfortable. Thanks RI Economic Development Corporation! |
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We've Been Waiting
Who's been waiting for their forever homes the longest? Take a look at We've Been Waiting. |
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Visit PARL
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Chance, 2010 PARL alumni |
We welcome you to visit us anytime at www.parl.org, but nothing takes the place of seeing all of our wonderful animals in person! Here's our Hours/Directions.
Visit PARL 6 days a week. Our adoptable animals welcome you with open paws!
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Help Us Help them
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Two happy PARL alumni |
There are so many ways you can choose to make a difference in the life of a homeless animal. Please Donate today.
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Do you "Like" PARL?
PARL has almost 5,000 friends who support PARL on Facebook. Visit PARL's Facebook page today, "like" us and enjoy daily posts about adoptables, happy tails and more! |
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Other ways to help
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Sasha, 2001 PARL alumni |
There are so many ways to help PARL - from online shopping to workplace giving. Visit Other Ways to Donate today and see how you may be able to help animals in need. |
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How Are We Doing?
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We'd love to know what's on your mind! Send us some feedback! Please email us your questions, opinions, concerns or suggestions to
Contact PARL ENews. |
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Quick Links
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(better luck next year Pats!)
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Greetings!
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Brady, 2010 PARL alumni |
Here we are a month deep into 2011 and it feels like we have done nothing more than shovel snow. While PARL staff and volunteers have done their fair share of shoveling we have accomplished much more than just that. A steady stream of animals continue to flow in and out of our doors. Adoptions have been great with many a shelter resident finding their perfect matches.
Dare I say that the snow does have some benefits? Well, at least in the eyes of some of our canine companions. Rambo, Charlie and a few other PARL dogs have found their inner husky this winter. Videos of some of PARL's canine residents at play can be found on PARL's Facebook page. Be sure to check out these guys romping around in the frozen tundra of Providence. Seeing these guys enjoy themselves is almost enough to make us forget about the cold and snow-almost. I think many of you would agree that it is time for warmer weather.
PARL wants to do our part in warming up February by warming your hearts with some promotions, events and happenings throughout the month. This edition is loaded with details on how we plan on celebrating that special day in February...you know... Spay Day! (I bet you thought I was going to talk about that other special day dedicated to pink hearts and flowers). Well, Valentine's Day will also not be ignored. The match-makers here at PARL have all sorts of surprises for you aimed at helping you find your purr-fect match or puppy love.
Hang in there folks, pretty soon it will be August and we will all be complaining about the heat and humidity.
Happy February,
Executive Director Carmine DiCenso |
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Here Kitty, Kitty...
making spay/neuter affordable for all!  In honor of national Spay Day on February 22nd, PARL is offering spay/neuter services for felines during the WHOLE MONTH OF FEBRUARY FOR $65.00! This reduced cost price will also include a rabies vaccination. For more information or to book your appointment today, call us at 401.421.1399. |
Cupid's Making a Stop
matchmaking at parl
 Love is in the air this month at PARL!! Whether you're looking for a mellow couch potato to watch movies with on a cold winter's night or a playful friend for long walks on the beach, we want to help you find your perfect match!! That's right, PARL's staff (and wonderful volunteers) are playing Match-makers! Come on down to 34 Elbow Street and talk to any of our Match-makers about what you're looking for in a new pet! You'll be sure to find out that Love truly is Adoptable! |
Join Our Pack!
become a PARL member today
 We are officially launching our membership program today! As a PARL member you are joining hands with like minded people that share a common goal of improving the lives of animals. Companion animals bring so much to our lives; this is your opportunity to give something back to them. We hope you join us today at PARL Membership.
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The "Face of Pet Walk" 2011
Sloan & Casey!
 Pet Walk is such a fun event to plan for and in 2010 we thought... why not give our supporters a chance to be part of it?
As many of you know, PARL's other signature fundraising event, The Rescue, was held last November and one of its highlights is a fabulous auction. This year we added the "Face of Pet Walk" to the live auction. PARL supporters were given the chance to "bid their tails off" on the opportunity for their dog to be a star!
We are happy to announce that the "Face of Pet Walk" winner is...Sloan & Casey! Their mom, Nini Silva was the highest bidder at our live auction! Nini is also the owner of Chi, a dog fitness club right here in little Rhody. We are thrilled to have an animal lover such as Nini and her beautiful dogs representing Pet Walk this year!
Get all the de-tails about one of our most anticipated events of the year at Pet Walk 2011 today! |
Stand Up For Animals
a benefit event for PARL
 Laugh for the animals with stand up performances from the hysterical Lillian Devane, funny man Shawn Flanigan and headlining comic Dan Martin who has performed at well known comedy clubs such as Catch A Rising Star, Comedy Connection and the Comedy Studio. Event night is February 12th at The Colosseum and ticket prices begin at $25. Check out Stand Up For Animals for more information.
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Something to Smile About
February is National Pet Dental Month
 Pet Dental Month, which is celebrated nationally every February, teaches pet owners that proper dental hygiene is equally important for their pets. And here in Rhode Island we'd like to announce that Titan Vet Clinic, located in Warwick, is offering an amazing dental promotion for your cat or dog! For $75.00, it includes an exam, cleaning, any necessary extractions and medications. It really is a deal that will make you (and your pet) smile. Visit Titan Vet Clinic to make your appointment today.
For more information about dental care for your pets, visit AVMA or the Pet Dental Month website.
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Got Plans for the Weekend?
18th annual ri pet show & tica cat show
 Here's an event for all you pet lovers out there.The RI Pet Show is packed full with pet retail, dog training demos and more. Be sure to stop by PARL's booth #207 and say hello!
When: February 5th - 6th
Where: RI Convention Center
Hours: Sat & Sun, 11AM-6PM
Cost: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, 12 & under $4 |
Petsmart National Adoption Weekend
find your purr-fect match!
 Join PARL at the PetSmart in Warwick from 11-4 on both Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th as we celebrate PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, sponsored by Purina Pro Plan and Tidy Cats. We'll have PARL Volunteers available to help you find your purr-fect match, as we showcase some of PARL's sweetest cats in need of their forever homes! Not only does PARL receive $35 (from PetSmart Charities) for every adoption that takes place this weekend, but every adopter receives a FREE bag of Purina Pro Plan brand cat food, along with a FREE 20 lb. jug of Tidy Cat Scoop litter AND other valuable coupons and samples!
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Rock n Roll Yard Sale
get some parl swag!
 PARL's friends, Chris & Jennifer Daltry, over at What Cheer Antiques of Providence have invited us back to participate in the ever popular Rock and Roll Yard Sale, this time at the Met in Pawtucket on Sunday February 13th! This event is described as a " DIY Marketplace for Crafters + Music & Vintage Sellers offering Rare & Unusual items. " PARL will be there from 12-6, alongside a few other non-profits, with lots of great PARL merchandise for sale, including custom notecards featuring animals that have been adopted from PARL! Admission is free, so stop by and say hello! Maybe you'll even find something for your sweetheart (like a PARL sweatshirt or t-shirt!) just in time for Valentines Day!
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Love IS Adoptable at 34 Elbow St!
say hello to rambo & princess
Now here is a package deal that is hard to resist! Princess and Rambo were brought to PARL together and we are looking for someone who would like to adopt them together. They are both chihuahua's and Princess is 11 years old and Rambo is 6 years old. They love each other and get along very well. They can be timid with new people and situations, but will warm up once they feel comfortable. They enjoy playing and being silly sometimes!..more |
Happy Tails!
senior life is good...just ask rascal!
 My husband and I adopted Rascal, a senior shih tzu, from PARL in November. He's our first dog and we fell in love with him right away! He does a special happy dance for us when we come home, snores like a freight train, thinks he's a guard dog and his primary goal in life is to be snuggled up next to us on the couch, ideally on his back so he can get tummy rubs...more |
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