Greetings!
If you happen to be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sheer volume of electronic communications you are receiving from the charitable organizations you support, we too share that feeling. As a result, this will be the last edition of our “Monthly Scoop” e-newsletter. The next edition of our newsletter will be published in September and thereafter will be published on a quarterly basis. Between newsletters, email updates will keep you apprised of our new programs and initiatives, including the progress being made on our new building. I can’t even begin to express how excited I am about that project!
This month the work of our Humane Law Enforcement Division is worthy of particular note. It is appropriate, but purely coincidental, that humane law enforcement is the highlight of our annual appeal this year. I am tremendously proud that, in the past two months, the work of our special agents has resulted in three animal cruelty arrests of persons with significant prior involvement with the criminal justice system. Those arrests, which were in addition to the dozens of other calls our officers responded to each week, highlight the interconnected nature of our ongoing work and the needs of our community.
Simply stated, I believe that people who hurt animals often pose a significant risk to other people to the community. I also believe that the connection that is shared between people who love and do their best to care for their animals is a reflection of what is good in society and is something that is important to support and sustain. I am proud of the work we do and, in particular, congratulate our Special Agents, Tammy and Earl, for their recent successes.
Thanks for all you do!
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Wayne M. Kezirian, Esq.
President and General Agent
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You may have received our Stop Animal Cruelty appeal recently and for those who have donated so far, Thank You!
Our special agents work tirelessly to help stop animal abuse in our state and your support is critical in order to expand our ongoing efforts with animal cruelty law enforcement.
It's not too late to support this effort! Your continued help is greatly appreciated!
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I feel strongly that positive reinforcement is the most effective method of communication when working with dogs and, for that matter, with children too, and that is what I am used to when dealing with my humans. So, I was more than a bit surprised when I was recently warned that I might not be allowed to attend the 20th annual Paws in the Park event in September if I don’t learn to relax when I pass people and other dogs while on a leash. Can you imagine? So much for positive reinforcement! The mere thought of me not being allowed to attend Paws in the Park in September is downright disturbing. That event ranks right up there with wading in a muddy swamp or running in an open field. I expect to be there no matter what my old fogey, stick-in-the mud, boomer of a human might think! He needs to chill a bit.
I am a generation alpha dog and I take pride in being a bit of a free thinker. I, for one, think it is perfectly fine for a young dog to get excited when she is meeting someone new. I know that some people get nervous because of my breed, but I can’t help being me. A large percentage of the animals that the Rhode Island SPCA takes in and places for adoption, like me, are pit bulls or pit bull mixes and I happen to think we are pretty chill when compared to several other breeds. Responsible dog owners are the key to our integrating well into new families.
Despite the reservations harbored by my human, I expect to see you on September 17th at Paws in the Park. I promise to be on my best behavior!
Until next time,
Lily
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Our annual Spring Raffle is ON until July 15th! If you received your tickets in the mail and haven’t had a chance to send them in, now’s your chance! If you have not received them, they are on their way!
Whether you mail them in or drop them off at the shelter, every dollar supports our programming and increases your chances of winning FOUR fabulous prizes!
3rd prize ~ Bottles Bourbon B asket!
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Save the Date! ~ 20th Annual Dog Walk |
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We are so excited to announce that our 20th Annual Paws in the Park Dog Walk will be on Saturday, September 17th at Rose Larisa Park in Riverside!
Is your pup Cover Dog material? Now's your chance to find out!! We are seeking entries in our 3rd annual AmbassaDOG photo contest to find this year’s “cover dog”! To find out all the de-tails, visit our Contest Page. Vote today and vote often!
Flash Sale TODAY
On 6/1 anyone who donates $20 in votes will receive 20 votes free!
Contest ends June 20th!
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Exciting things are happening in the Humane Education department at the RISPCA!
This summer we will offer 6 weeks of summer camp - Caring Kids Critter Camp where It’s Cool to be Kind! As of yesterday, we 2 spots left! (1 spot in sessions 4 & 5)
We can’t wait to meet our humane campers and share all of the activities we have planned!
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I just wanted to let you know that Apollo is doing wonderful and is so happy in his new home. He loves the backyard, and he loves to play ball. We get up between 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. and the first thing we do is play ball for about an hour. I bought him a puzzle on Friday for mental stimulation. You put treats underneath or inside blocks and he needs to slide the block or open the top to find the treats. We played it for the first time yesterday morning for about a half hour after playing ball. He had it mastered by this morning. When I sit down on the couch to watch TV, he lays right next to me with his head on my chest. He is just so happy.
Thank You!
Ron
97 animals were adopted in May!
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Founded in 1870, the Rhode Island SPCA is the oldest humane organization in the state of Rhode Island and the third oldest in the United States. As a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we rely on donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations, and we are not affiliated with any national humane organization.
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We are the Rhode Island SPCA ~ There are many organizations throughout the country and the world that have “SPCA” and/or “Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals” as part of their name. We often hear from intended local donors who believed that they had made a donation to the Rhode Island SPCA but had mistakenly directed their donations to an unrelated organization. The Rhode Island SPCA is an independent organization and we are not affiliated with any other SPCA. If you find our work to be worthwhile and plan to support our efforts, please be sure that you direct your contribution to the Rhode Island SPCA. ~ Thank you for your support
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Rhode Island SPCA | 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI 02915
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