May 2020

Greetings! Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity and we need your help! In response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, it is an opportunity for people around the world to stand together and use their power of generosity by advocating, sharing or giving.  Even as we practice physical distancing, we can remain connected through kindness and generosity, and I am asking you to help the Rhode Island SPCA meet our $10,000 fundraising goal (we're more than halfway there)!  How can YOU make an impact on #GivingTuesdayNow? Donate - any contribution, small or large, makes an impact on our ability to provide critical programs and services.#Share - Made a donation? Ah-Mazing - Share it! Unable to make a donation? That’s ok - you have the power of advocating for our cause! Share our posts. Spread the word about the power of generosity. Tell others why YOU care about animals and encourage others to help! Engage - Make a short video about why you support the Rhode Island SPCA! Tell us (and the world!) in a quick #unselfie video why you support us. We want to hear about it! Post your #unselfie and tag us in it so we can share your story too!  Be a part of #GivingTuesdayNow today! Your support is critical to our mission of "speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves" and providing emergency programs and services for the pets and people in our community. To make a donation or for more information on how you can help, visit : https://rispca.com/about/giving-tuesday-now/ Sincerely,

Connie Kile Director of Development and Community Relations Rhode Island SPCA

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Humane Education Goes Virtual!

Our Humane Education department launched its first virtual classroom program this month and will offer programs where children can participate independently or together with their own virtual classroom! These humane themed lessons will contain themes that demonstrate the importance of animal care and kindness. It is our belief that when children are introduced and educated on how to be kind and compassionate towards animals, it prepares them to make positive and productive choices in life. Most importantly, they become kind and compassionate themselves. Learn more >>>

From Our Volunteer Coordinator

We'd like to take a minute to thank all of our volunteers who we are missing so much at the Rhode Island SPCA! As we work towards opening our door back up for more regularly scheduled intakes, We are working on protocols that will allow volunteers to begin coming in again! We can't wait to see you all and have you back! Are you interested in joining our Volunteer team? Learn more >>>

From Our Foster Care Coordinator

On behalf of our Foster care program team, I would like to give a big thank you to our foster care community members for opening up your hearts and homes to our animals during this time of need. We are proud to announce that we have over 40 animals in foster care! We also anticipate with the opening up of the economy, that our need for more Foster Care homes may increase. This program wouldn't have flourished like it has without community support! Are you interested in joining our Foster Care team? Contact Lisa at lisal@rispca.com or Learn more >>>

Pet Food Delivery Team!

Last month we launched an Emergency Pet Food Assistance program that is designed to address the current and coming needs of pet owners who are in isolation, self-quarantine or have experienced unexpected job loss due to COVID-19. We're happy to share that we've helped 68 families, 101 dogs, 130 cats and Ashley and Rocky, our amazing delivery team, have delivered to 12 different cities in our state! This program is for anyone in need with no application process or barriers in place that would limit our ability to help pet owners immediately. Curbside pick-up at the shelter and no-contact delivery options are available. Learn more >>>

Virtual Storytime

Last week our Humane Education department launched "Storytime with Amy"! These story time sessions are tailored for preschoolers and will be hosted by our Humane Educator every Wednesday, Facebook LIVE at 11:00am. The stories will be selected based on their literary merit and are very heartwarming and engaging for children. We invite you to join your child during these readings or simply let them have some special me time!  Learn more >>>

Happy Tails

Do you remember Skittles? We got this lovely update from her new family showing her enjoying her #gotchaday treat. Skittles is an 11year old senior sweetheart who was adopted last year and as you can see she is very loved! A heartfelt THANK YOU from the staff and volunteers to everyone who choses to adopt at the Rhode Island SPCA. Although our shelter doors are temporarily closed, we look forward to having our adoption program up and running again this week! More details soon!

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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