What’s New?
Nail Trims, Pawcrafts & Smiles at Dtails!
Thank you so much to Dtails for hosting the 11/18 all-species nail clinic to benefit Rhode Island Pet Network! Keep a lookout for more pop-up events coming soon.
Thanksgiving “Paw-Crafts” at All-Species Nail Clinic!
Our team will be on hand at the Dtails Grooming Salon All Species Nail Clinic this Saturday, 11/18, with Thanksgiving pawprint crafts! Book an appointment for any species of pet between 10:00am -2:00pm at DTails Grooming & Pet Boutique at 265 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island. Fifty percent of all proceeds will benefit Rhode Island Pet Network in supporting rescues, shelters and low-income pet owners with emergency medical bills!
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Please join us in showing our appreciation to the animal shelters across Rhode Island during National #AnimalShelterAppreciation Week! We are so grateful for the municipal shelter and animal rescue staff and volunteers across Rhode Island.
“Paws & Puzzles” Halloween Fun!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Paws & Puzzles: A Howl-o-Ween Celebration! Congratulations to our costume contest winners. Check out the photos of our creative canine contestants!
Spooky Season Online Book Sale to Benefit RIPN!
Today we're starting our RI Pet Network: Spooky Season Online Book Sale! All proceeds benefit Rhode Island Pet Network.
Run Fly Swim Launches Collection to Benefit Rhode Island Pet Network
We are pleased to team up with Run Fly Swim on a carefully curated Rhode Island Pet Network collection featuring adorable pet products and accessories for pet lovers, handmade soaps, candles, fizzy bath bombs in amazing fall scents, Rhode Island-themed wet-it cloths, and more. All sales from our collection benefit Rhode Island Pet Network in helping pets in need!
Thanks for Supporting Tea & Tails!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at Tea and Tails on September 3rd!
RIPN’s Jordan Bouclin Honored by Defenders of Animals with 2023 “Humane Heroes” Award
On August 19th, our team attended the Defenders of Animals’ candlelight vigil for International Homeless Animals Day. Our Executive Director, Jordan Bouclin, was honored with a Humane Heroes Award, alongside Smithfield Town Councilman and former state senator John J. Tassoni Jr.
Volunteers Wanted!
We are looking to grow our team with a few passionate volunteers! We'll be having a new volunteer call Wednesday, 8/16 at 7:30pm ET, if you'd like to learn more about our exciting opportunities to help support animal rescue, animal welfare advocacy, and struggling pet owners. Email us at ri.pet.network1@gmail.com for dial-in details.
Don’t Miss the July Foster Challenge!
Learn more about the unprecedented need for new foster homes across Rhode Island and how YOU can make a difference!
RIPN’s “31 Days of Fosters” Challenge to Recruit Desperately Needed Foster Homes
Throughout July 2023, Rhode Island Pet Network is running the "31 Days of Fosters Challenge" to inspire and educate individuals to become fosters for an organization of their choice.
Hounds at the Harbor Raises Over $1500
Rhode Island Pet Network’s first annual “Hounds at the Harbor” event on Sunday, June 25th at Finn’s Harborside in East Greenwich attracted nearly 200 guests and raised over $1,500 in support of our mission to help support animals in need.
Jessica from 92 PRO-FM to MC “Mutt Strut” Fashion Show!
You don’t want to miss our doggie fashion show on June 25th at 2:00pm, aka the “Mutt Strut”! Adoptable dogs from local rescues will be modeling summer-themed creations from Pawssion at Finn’s Harborside. We’re pleased to announce that Jessica On Air from 92 PRO-FM will be MCing!
Tickets Available for “Hounds at the Harbor”!
It’s time to kick off the dog days of summer! Get your tickets now for our “Hounds at the Habor” event on June 25th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Finn's Harborside in East Greenwich. Don’t forget to bring your human and canine family and friends.
Our Mission: How Funds Are Used at RIPN
Donations benefit pets with immediate medical or behavioral needs. When time is of the essence, donations can be life-saving for individual pet guardians, shelters and rescues who need to urgently fund treatments. Check out just a couple of our animal ambassadors who are on the road to recovery, thanks to our generous supporters!
“Woof You Be Mine” 2023 a Success!
Another Woof You Be Mine is in the history books! We are so grateful to the vendors and supporters who made this event a success.
RIPN on the Rhode Show & Wall of Love at WYBM!
We’ll be joining The Rhode Show on January 31st to spill all the details about Woof You Be Mine - including our new “Wall of Love”! Don’t miss RIPN Directors Jordan and Lauren at 9:00am on 1/31 and make sure to get in your special valentine request before 2/7.
2022 Holiday Drive a Success!
Thank you to everyone who made our 2022 Holiday Drive a success! In our first year as an official non-profit organization, we were able to help three local organizations and thirty deserving families in need and their pets.