JULY
Monday, July 5th
Alpine Country Club Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Fundraiser golf tournament at the Alpine Country Club, Monday, July 5th to benefit Animals Depend On People Too, helping abused, neglected, homeless pets find a new “furever” home. If you don't golf, you can join us for a great dinner and raffle that night.
July 12th, July 19th, July 26th
CritterKind Summer Camp
Registration for the RISPCA’s annual CritterKind Summer Camp is now open! Camp will run in three week-long sessions, sorted by camper age, and space is still available in each group. Camp times are as follows:
* Monday July 12th – Friday July 17th : Ages 5-7 years, 1pm – 4pm
* Monday July 19th – Friday July 23rd : Ages 8-10 years, 1-4pm * Monday July 26th – Friday July 30th : Ages 11-14 years, 10-2pm
This year’s theme is Do It Yourself Pets. During each session, campers will learn a myriad of ways they can enrich the lives of animals around them, safely and inexpensively.
Register online at www.rispca.com or visit RISPCA 186 Amaral Street, Riverside RI
Sunday, July 25th
Summer Adoptathon at Dogs In Harmony!
Join us at Dogs In Harmony from 2 PM - 5PM for a summer Adoptathon event! There will be adoptable pets from PARL, a free gift for all from Merrick Pet Food and a Dogs In Harmony store-wide sale. If it's a new furry friend that you are looking for then this is the event for you! Stay tuned for more details!
AUGUST
Saturday, August 7th
A Bark in the Park
To Benefit the Fall River Coalition of Animals. 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m. at Kennedy Park in Fall River. Enjoy agility demonstrations, rescue groups, vendors, and much more. Rescue groups are encouraged to bring adoptable animals to the event. For more information on the Coalition visit our website at: www.franimalcoalition.com or on Facebook.
Saturday, August 7th
Cumberlandfest Amateur Dog Show
For one day only, dogs are welcome at Cumberlandfest until 6pm. The dog show will run from 11:30am to 5pm at Diamond Hill Park, Diamond Hill Rd, Rte. 114, Cumberland, RI. Come see helpful demonstrations, exhibitors and the dog show! Registration forms are available online. For more information go to www.cumberlandfest.org.
Saturday, August 21st
15th Annual Homless Animal Day/Candlelight Vigil
Defenders of Animals, Inc., is celebrating its 32nd year of operation. Please join us at our 15th Annual Homeless Animals Day/Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, August 21, 2010, at the Governor Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI.Wayne Morrison, an award winning singer, songwriter and recording artist, will be performing.
Saturday, August 28th at Goddard Park
Marvelous Marvin Memorial Walk
To Benefit the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 10am-3pm at Goddard State Park, Warwick, RI. Join the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for a day of fun for pet lovers of all ages. Dogs are welcome to attend, however, you can still have a great time at the RISPCA walk without a canine companion!
You can help raise money for our deserving animal friends at the RISPCA by setting up your own online fundraising page or using our pledge form and asking friends, family, and co-workers to sponsor you in the walk! Top fundraisers will win prizes! Join a team and start competing for top fundraiser honors today!
Please visit www.rispca.com for more information or call/email (401) 438-8150, jmcgee@rispca.com!
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 11th
Walk N Wag Challenge
Join the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association in conjunction with Hill’s Pet Nutrition when they host the Walk ‘N Wag fitness challenge at Goddard Memorial Park in Warwick and kick off the 8 week Walk ‘N Wag Challenge. The program is FREE and open to owners and their dogs of all fitness levels. Give your favorite pooch a walk around Goddard Park and listen to veterinarian, Dr. Amy Karls’, seminar on canine obesity. There will be food and giveaways.
Prizes will be awarded to winners in a variety of categories and everyone who finishes the challenge is entered to win a grand prize.
Register for the 8 week Walk ‘N Wag Challenge online at http://www.rivma.org/walk_n_wag_signup.html
7 - 8 a.m. www.WhatWouldJeffDo.com. Station Hotli
Saturday, September 18th
Yard Sale for North Kingstown-Exeter Animal Protection League
Come by the huge yard sale from 9:00am to 3:00pm to support the Pet Refuge. Located at 500 Stony Lane, No. Kingstown, RI.
Sunday, September 26th
14TH ANNUAL EAST GREENWICH ANIMAL PROTECTION LEAGUE HOUND HIKE
The East Greenwich Animal Protection League (EGAPL) will hold its 14th annual Hound Hike pet walk/fundraiser on Sunday, September 26th, 12 pm, at Goddard Park, Warwick, RI.
EGAPL’s biggest fundraiser of the year is a fun-filled day for any animal lover! Walkers are encouraged to bring their dogs, walk the beautiful park trails together, gather samples of pet-related treats and information offered by participating dog food and pet product companies, enjoy music, raffles, and a free lunch!
Anyone who raises $50 receives a collectable 2010 Hound Hike t-shirt. The first 150 registrants receive a bag of goodies for owner and pet. All money raised goes towards the all-volunteer, no-kill shelter, as well as for food and medical care of the area's homeless animals.
Pledge sheets are available at Greenwich Bay Animal Hospital, Stop&Shop, Dave's Market, Allie's Tack & Feed, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, Critter Hut, Bone Appetit, Petco, EG Main Street Coffee, Salty Dog and many more locations.
To join the Hound Hike, go thru the main park entrance to the carousel/beach area. Registration begins at 12:00PM. Fee per hiker is $20.00. The 2-mile walk starts at 1:00PM. Rain or Shine. All dogs must be leashed. For more information call 885-1158 or visit EGAPL website www.EGAPL.org.
OCTOBER
Friday, October 1st
RISPCA'S ROCK 'N' BOWL-A-THON (3rd ANNUAL)
The Third Annual Rock 'n' Bowl-A-Thon will be held on Friday, October 1, 2010 at Legion Bowl & Billiards in Cranston from 6:00pm-900pm. Tickets are $15.00 and space is limited so sign up now. Funds raised at this event will be donated to the RISPCA shelter. Please contact Lisa L. at 401-438-8150 or e-mail lisal@rispca
Saturday, October 2nd
Silent Auction for North Kingstown-Exeter Animal Protection League
5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Cold Spring Community Center, Beach Street, Wickford, RI. Come support a great cause!
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 6th
The Rescue for PARL
"Eat drink & bid your tails off" at The Rescue! This year's location is at the Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts Museum and the theme has a "foodie" twist featuring a Culinary Competition that will have everyone's tails a- waggin'. Come have some fun and support PARL!
WEEKLY
Every Monday this Summer
Yappy Hour at Aspire Restaurant!
Furry Friends Pet Care in partnership with Aspire Restaurant and Hotel Providence are proud to be hosting Yappy Hour for people and their pets every Monday evening from 5:30 PM -7:30 PM now through the end of the summer. This fun filled event is open to well behaved dogs and their owners. Join us and try a wonderful drink, appetizer or meal on the patio and spend time with your pet! There will also be themed weeks such as pamper night, fashion show, adoptable dog night and much more! July 5 will be a Singles Mixer theme.
For more info visit: www.furryfriendsri.com
Every Saturday
What Would Jeff Do?
Real World Dog Training Talk Radio
AM790
Saturdays 9-11 a.m.
www.790business.com
Station Hotline: 888-345-0790
Tune In, Call In, and Get Saved.
Every Saturday (weather permitting)
Dog & Owner Fitness Bootcamp
Every Saturday at 10am! Lippit Park East Side of Providence, (Corner of Blackstone Blvd. and North Ave.)
Class is $15, or get a 10-class card for $120. Advance registration is required so please call or visit their website at:
www.methodfit.com • 401.274.6384
The Pet Zone
hosted by Sandy Marcel
a local access television show promoting happy, healthy and safe pets the pet zone is shown in many southeastern MA towns. Here are just a few:
TAUNTON- (CHANNEL 15) (Showings: Wed. 7pm & Thurs. 11:30 am)
RAYNHAM- (CHANNEL 9)(Showings: Thurs. 6:30 pm)
FALL RIVER- (CHANNEL 95) (Showings: Tuesday 6:30 pm)
NORTON- (CHANNEL 15) (Showings: Every evening 10:00 pm)
NORTH ATTLEBORO- (CHANNEL 15) (Showings: Fri. 8:30 pm, Sun 11:30 am)
ATTLEBORO/REHOBOTH- (CHANNEL 15) (Showings: Wed, 7:30 pm &. Thurs 6pm)
Website: www.doubleacs.com
For a full listing of channels and times visit http://www.petzonetv.com
Every Saturday
VSA on WJAR Channel 10
A volunteer with the Providence Chapter of Volunteer
Services for Animals (VSA) appears Saturday mornings on WJAR Channel 10 at approximately 9:15 AM with a cat or dog that available for adoption and is currently residing at the Providence Animal Care and Control facility. Through this segment, the Providence Chapter has had great success with finding many, many animals a forever home.
Every
Sunday
8am on 630wpro listen to "PET CARE" live with Dr. Dan Simpson
Every Tuesday
“Pick of the Litter”
Tuesdays at 12pm Thanks to ABC Channel 6, there is another way to find a new best friend. Each week, channel 6 hosts a program called Pick of the Litter that features adoptable animals from the RISPCA.
MONTHLY
First Saturday of Every Month
Pug Meet-Up!
The Pug Meet-ups are a great opportunity for pugs & pug parents to interact & socialize. It’s quite exciting and humorous to have so many pugs in one place yet each one is so unique.
Meetings are generally on the first Saturday of every month. It is a rain or shine event. Snacks, refreshments & “Pug Fudge” will be served as always! Cost is $5.00. Please check calendar on website for dates & times as they may be rescheduled due to holidays. Our next meet-up will be July 10, 2010 at 2:00pm
Alexandra Morgan’s Animal School
84 Cutler St., Warren, RI 02885
401-434-3687 . Admission is $5
*Don’t forget to bring your pug’s medical paperwork including a stool sample result testing negative for Giardia.
**For more info visit: http://pug.meetup.com/178/
Every Second Tuesday of the Month
Public Square Tuesdays at Kennedy Plaza!
Join PARL at Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence for Public Square Tuesdays!! Non-profit agencies from Rhode Island and beyond will gather to present their missions with an interactive approach in a fun, urban setting. Running every second Tuesday of the month from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM on the sidewalk along Burnside Park. From the arts and humanities to fitness and the environment, Public Square Tuesday plays host to a tremendous variety of action. Upcoming dates: July 13 (PARL will not be attending), August 10, September 14, October 12.
ADOPTION EVENTS
LOW COST
SPAY/NEUTER
1st Monday of the Month
Low Cost Spay/Neuter
The first Monday of every month (excluding holidays) you can take advantage of (N.E.A.R.) New England Animal Rescue's & Pet Partners LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM. They even provide local transportation.
508-947-2283
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