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National Specially-Abled Pets Day!
Happy National Specially-Abled Pets Day! Today we celebrate differently-abled pets who have overcome tough odds between surviving the elements and finding homes.
Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!
Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is an occasion to remind us of the plight of shelter animals, but also allows us the chance to celebrate our adopted pets and to give back to those still waiting for homes. Want to help?
“401 Gives” Makes a Difference!
THANK YOU to all our supporters who made our first “401 Gives” campaign a success. Our final total came in at $1,400!
401Gives: Donate to RIPN on April 1st!
The biggest fundraiser of the year in Rhode Island starts at 6:00am on Monday, April 1st! We hope you’ll support our mission.
A Very Good Boy: Honoring Our Pets
Jon Stewart's recent tribute to his beloved dog, Dipper, moved many to tears and reminded us how every shelter pet is worthy of a full life. Grieving a pet is extraordinarily difficult and can feel isolating. If you're going through it, know you're not alone, and you can make a difference in your pet's memory.
WYBM 2024 a Success!
Thank you to everyone who attended for making this the biggest and best year yet for Woof You Be Mine! 💞
2 Weeks to WYMB - order your “Wall of Love” valentine!
In honor of Valentine's Day, we want to celebrate the furry friends in YOUR life! Make a $10 donation to help us help animals in need, and we'll create a special Valentine heart to display on our "Wall of Love" at Woof You Be Mine 2024: An Evening of Puppy Love at The Guild Pawtucket (Beer Barn) in Pawtucket on Friday, Feb 9th from 6-8:30pm! Not attending? Don't worry, we'll also share them all on our Facebook page on Valentine's Day.
2023 Holiday Drive Delivers Aid to Local Pets in Need
This year, thanks to our generous Santa Sponsors, participating businesses and other donors, we were able to provide care packages of pet supplies and gift cards to more than 20 senior citizen pet owners through West Warwick and Warwick Housing Authority, seven multi-pet families in need throughout local communities, and several other owners who have been facing hardships this year. We were also able to make deliveries to Almost Home Rescue, Exeter Animal Shelter, Pawtucket Animal Shelter, and Rhode Island Feline Rescue.
Nail Trims, Pawcrafts & Smiles at Dtails!
Thank you so much to Dtails for hosting the 11/18 all-species nail clinic to benefit Rhode Island Pet Network! Keep a lookout for more pop-up events coming soon.
Thanksgiving “Paw-Crafts” at All-Species Nail Clinic!
Our team will be on hand at the Dtails Grooming Salon All Species Nail Clinic this Saturday, 11/18, with Thanksgiving pawprint crafts! Book an appointment for any species of pet between 10:00am -2:00pm at DTails Grooming & Pet Boutique at 265 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island. Fifty percent of all proceeds will benefit Rhode Island Pet Network in supporting rescues, shelters and low-income pet owners with emergency medical bills!
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Please join us in showing our appreciation to the animal shelters across Rhode Island during National #AnimalShelterAppreciation Week! We are so grateful for the municipal shelter and animal rescue staff and volunteers across Rhode Island.
“Paws & Puzzles” Halloween Fun!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Paws & Puzzles: A Howl-o-Ween Celebration! Congratulations to our costume contest winners. Check out the photos of our creative canine contestants!
Spooky Season Online Book Sale to Benefit RIPN!
Today we're starting our RI Pet Network: Spooky Season Online Book Sale! All proceeds benefit Rhode Island Pet Network.
Run Fly Swim Launches Collection to Benefit Rhode Island Pet Network
We are pleased to team up with Run Fly Swim on a carefully curated Rhode Island Pet Network collection featuring adorable pet products and accessories for pet lovers, handmade soaps, candles, fizzy bath bombs in amazing fall scents, Rhode Island-themed wet-it cloths, and more. All sales from our collection benefit Rhode Island Pet Network in helping pets in need!
Thanks for Supporting Tea & Tails!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at Tea and Tails on September 3rd!
RIPN’s Jordan Bouclin Honored by Defenders of Animals with 2023 “Humane Heroes” Award
On August 19th, our team attended the Defenders of Animals’ candlelight vigil for International Homeless Animals Day. Our Executive Director, Jordan Bouclin, was honored with a Humane Heroes Award, alongside Smithfield Town Councilman and former state senator John J. Tassoni Jr.
Volunteers Wanted!
We are looking to grow our team with a few passionate volunteers! We'll be having a new volunteer call Wednesday, 8/16 at 7:30pm ET, if you'd like to learn more about our exciting opportunities to help support animal rescue, animal welfare advocacy, and struggling pet owners. Email us at ri.pet.network1@gmail.com for dial-in details.
Don’t Miss the July Foster Challenge!
Learn more about the unprecedented need for new foster homes across Rhode Island and how YOU can make a difference!
RIPN’s “31 Days of Fosters” Challenge to Recruit Desperately Needed Foster Homes
Throughout July 2023, Rhode Island Pet Network is running the "31 Days of Fosters Challenge" to inspire and educate individuals to become fosters for an organization of their choice.