A Message From Our Executive Director |
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Dear Friends,
As spring approaches, there’s a new energy in the air and even the dogs and cats seem to relish the longer days. Everything feels livelier, and that’s certainly true at ARRI.
Our Sweepstakes is going on through May 1st, FurBall will take place on June 14th, and Bark on the Beach is happening on September 28th. Staff and volunteers are hard at work on all of those already. Additionally, we’re patching the kennel floors this month, and we're working to place our dogs in short-term foster homes while the work is underway. Details on all the happenings coming up at ARRI are below. See something interesting and you’d like more information? Call or email us. We’re always happy to answer your questions, and we look forward to seeing you at our events over the next few months! With gratitude, |
Liz Skrobisch
Executive Director |
Fun Fact Alert! Did you know we're open 7 days a week for adoptions? Call us at 401-783-7606, or visit us Sun 12-4, Mon-Thurs 11-6, and Fri-Sat 11-5. Get a head start by filling out our adoption questionnaire HERE. Let's find your new furry friend together! |
Enter ARRI's Sweepstakes Fundraiser!!! Don’t miss the opportunity to win a fun vacation and help us reach our goal of saving 80 pets this spring! |
Help Us Reach Our Sweepstakes Goal of $10,000
and support more pets just like Chipotle! |
These funds will provide a new home in New England for 80 pets through our transport program, which saves animals from overcrowded shelters.
Why wait? You could be jetting off to New Orleans, Sonoma, Charleston, New York City, or Orlando with just a few clicks. Ready to enter? Click the button and get started. |
All participants are eligible to win flash prizes. Our next flash winner drawing for a $100 Dogtopia gift card will be on March 4th! |
Enter today and you could be our next lucky winner! You may also enter the sweepstakes using cash or a check. Please contact Victoria at 401-783-7606 ext. 102 or events@animalrescueri.org for more information. |
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URGENT: Short-Term Dog Fosters Needed
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Will you lend us a paw? ARRI is repairing its kennel floors from March 18th through March 24th, and our dogs need a safe, loving place to stay while the work is underway.
If you've ever thought about fostering, this is a great chance to try it! Our dogs would be so grateful if you would open your home for this one-week commitment. We provide the supplies; you supply the love!
For more information about fostering one of our shelter pets, please call us at 401-783-7606 x105.
To complete an online foster application, please click here:
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| Join us on March 23rd for: Pets On Board / Boat Safety for Dogs 101 Join us at MarineMax in Wakefield for Pets On Board: Navigating Safe Waters with Your Best Friend, a course featuring boat safety for dogs. Meet adoptable pets and enjoy fun giveaways!
When: Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: MarineMax, 362 Pond St, Wakefield
Register HERE for this free event. |
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Pawsome Pets: Meet & Greet Adoptable Pets
Join us at our shelter for this Pawsome Pets pet event. Meet our furry shelter residents, and learn how you can adopt or foster. We’ll have fun games, prizes, and treats. This event supports Ava’s Adoption Event, a Narragansett High School senior project.
When: Saturday, April 6th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: ARRI, 506B Curtis Corner Rd, Peace Dale Register HERE for this free event.
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PAWPALOOZA and Partnerships - March Happenings |
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| Pet Food Drive at Westerly Community Credit Union
During the entire month of March, WCCU is holding a pet food drive for ARRI. Bring a new pet food item to a location near you. |
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| Point-of-Sale Event at Finishing Touches Picture Framing, 311A Main St, Wakefield
During the month of March, Finishing Touches will donate a percentage of sales to ARRI. Frame your pet (or whatever you choose) and help animals in need! |
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| Point-of-Sale Event at Maiz, 58 High St, S. Kingstown For the entire month of March, Maiz will donate $1.00 to ARRI for every chips and guacamole order sold. Treat yourself to traditional, delicious Mexican food while helping ARRI pets! |
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Thank you to ALL of our partners!
It's easy to participate in a PAWPALOOZA event. Are you a local business looking to partner with ARRI? Please contact us at events@animalrescueri.org. |
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April Happenings: Save the Date |
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| 11th Annual Pints for Paws at Mews Tavern
The month of April is the 11th Annual Pints for Paws at the Mews Tavern. For each drink you purchase off their special menu, Mews will donate $1.00 to ARRI! Pet food donations are encouraged.
On May 1st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, there will be a Pints for Paws Celebration at the Mews.
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| PLSIA Pet Parade
On Sunday, April 21st, swing by the PLSIA (Pettaquamscutt Lake Shores Improvement Association) Clubhouse on Woodsia Rd in Saunderstown with your pup. There will be a pet parade, photo ops, gift baskets, and more. Registration coming soon. |
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We Can't Wait To See You At The FurBall! |
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“I’m honored to partner with Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI) to chair the 2024 FurBall. This every-other-year event highlights and celebrates ARRI’s commitment to rescuing companion animals as well as helping to assure the welfare of homeless pets.
As a member of the ARRI Board of Trustees, I regularly see the significant impact of ARRI in the community. The magic that comes from uniting homeless animals with loving families is what makes ARRI such a special organization.
I look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Animal Rescue Rhode Island FurBall!” -Katie Frost |
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Reserve your table today. This event will sell out. |
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Introducing Little Bit, the energetic senior with an adventurous spirit! At 11 years young, she's full of surprises, especially when she breaks out into playful zoomies. With a warm welcome for all who enter her domain, she quickly shares her affection through gentle headbutts.
Little Bit keeps tabs on her humans, ensuring everyone is accounted for. Her favorite pastime? Observing the world from her lofty perch, where she is ever vigilant and curious about her surroundings.
If you're interested in meeting Little Bit, please complete the adoption questionnaire by clicking below, or stop by the shelter today. |
Our goal is to bring best friends and families together, and it's truly gratifying when we find wonderful homes for our furry friends! |
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Chloe is doing just great. She is so affectionate and funny. Loves her morning walks, chasing squeaky balls, going in the car. She has been to places that are dog friendly, like Home Depot. I even took her with me to the E. Greenwich town hall when I got her license because they are ok with dogs, and they thought she was sweet. We are all totally in love with this wonderful friend and new family member, and fortunate to have been able to adopt her.
Victor |
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We wanted to update you on how our beautiful Queenie is these days! She has made herself right at home and settled in very quickly, almost as if she had always been here.
We're enjoying her playful and chatty nature! She's very affectionate and loves to be wherever we are. She's enjoying watching the birds and squirrels at the feeders. We've made a new feeding area right outside her own special window seat, so she has "kitty tv" to watch if she's not napping in the sunshine. All in all, I'd say she's a perfect fit for our family. We thank you for taking such great care of her until we could bring her home, and for the wonderful service you provide to all those precious animals as they await adoption.
Sincerely, Pam and Amanda
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