Greetings! While we are a private, non-profit organization, we also provide an invaluable service to the State of Rhode Island through the services of our Division of Law Enforcement. In 2019 we conducted 94 animal cruelty investigations, resulting in the seizure of 157 animals. We provide investigative assistance to every municipal police department, Rhode Island State Police and Department of Environmental Management.   We would not be able to provide this service along with offering a number of other essential programs in animal welfare, without the support and generosity of the community and our donors. With this in mind, the Rhode Island SPCA is taking a creative legislative approach to support our mission.   In 2020 we will be introducing a bill to create a special license plate to commemorate our 150th anniversary. This will be an excellent opportunity for the citizens in our state to show their support for the Rhode Island SPCA and be a voice in “speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for more details to come!   Sincerely, Joe Warzycha President, Rhode Island SPCA

Cash, one of 60 animals adopted in January!

Tasty Night for the Animals

What a great night we had at Tasting for Tails this year! Our sincere thanks to everyone who was a part of the evening including our guests, sponsors and all of the following local restaurants who participated. We're incredibly grateful for such generous support!   Aunt Tatty's Beautiful Butterscotch Bellicchi's Best Biscotti Blue Water Bar & Grill Bristol Oyster Bar Crepelicious Dave's Marketplace Catering Nacho Mamma's Revival Craft Kitchen & Bar Revival Tasty Room Rhody Roots River Social Sweet Lorraine's Candy Shoppe Thames Waterside Bar & Grill Z Pita Chipz GG's Pretzels

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Partnership Highlight ~ Lite Rock 105

Thanks to our friends at Lite Rock 105 , so many animals have found new loving homes because of "Heather's Furry Friends of the Week" which highlights two of our animals each week. Thank you Lite Rock 105 and Heather Gersten for being such a lifesaver for the animals!

Peek at Heather's Furry Friends

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Did you know you can help support our animals with every coffee purchase you make? Since the opening of the first Blue State Coffee store in 2007, they have donated over $1,000,000 to more than 300 non-profit organizations. Twice a year, four local non-profit organizations are chosen to receive 2% of sales from a specific location. Through June, the Rhode Island SPCA has been chosen to receive 2% of the sales from the Blue State Coffee location at 300 Thayer Street in Providence!

Happy Tails!

In January, 60 cats, dogs and smallies were adopted, including Yogi, one of our featured ABC6 News "Pick of the Litter" pictured here with his new dad!  A heartfelt THANK YOU from our staff and volunteers for everyone who chose to adopt this month from the Rhode Island SPCA!

January's Happy Tails!

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Meet Steven ! Meet Odie!

Celebrating 150 years of "speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves" 1870 ~ 2020

Founded in 1870, the Rhode Island SPCA is not only the oldest humane organization in the state of Rhode Island but the third oldest in the United States. 2020 marks our 150th anniversary of providing critical programs and services for the animals and people in our community. As a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we do not receive any local, state or federal funding nor are we affiliated with any national humane organization. We rely solely on donations from individuals, businesses and foundations.

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