Featured Pets

Help these Rhode Island pets in need!

We are frequently contacted about local animals in need of foster homes, rescue placement and adoption, veterinary treatments and more. Are you able to help us help them?

Cooper

This poor guy has been through a rough time and is learning to trust and come out of his shell again! He is a 3-year-old neutered male pitbull mix. Cooper is house trained, crate trained, well mannered and working on building his confidence. He can be unpredictable with other dogs, and needs a home where he can be the only dog — but he’s got plenty of love to give!

He is a little unsure of new people, especially men, and needs some time and patience to warm up. He would do best in a quiet home with no young kids. He is currently making excellent progress in a training program and is ready for a forever home that will continue to provide him with love and structure. Please contact us if you’re interested!

Johnny

We were contacted about a woman in her 60s who recently lost her housing and was trying to get in to a homeless shelter. However, she wasn’t permitted because she had her senior cat, Johnny, with her. A local hotel kindly stepped up to help us put her and her kitty up for a few days while a longer term plan is figured out for them. Friends of Homeless Animals, INC of RI is looking for a foster for the cat so that the owner has more temporary housing options, although we’d love to help them stay together, if possible!

Please consider donating to extending their hotel stay — or possibly make a deposit on housing, if she can find something affordable — please note that it’s for Johnny’s family! If you’re interested in fostering, please contact us.

Appa

Appa is one of our favorite pups, and we can't believe no one has scooped him up yet! Learn more and apply with PAWS New England.

Meet Appa – The Goofy, Toy-Loving Snugglebug Looking for a Home!

If you’re looking for a furry best friend who will make you smile every single day, look no further than Appa (aka "Appa Papa")! This 3-year-old American Bully mix is a bundle of joy, always carrying his favorite toy around and checking in on you—especially if you happen to be near the fridge (he’s a firm believer in the cheese tax ).

Appa loves car rides, shopping trips, and adventures, but he’s just as happy snuggling on the couch for a cozy nap. He’s crate-trained, knows his basic commands, and is always ready to learn—especially if there’s a treat involved!

This sweet boy has spina bifida, which means he wears belly bands and diapers, but he’s incredibly patient with his care routine. His special needs don’t slow him down one bit—he’s still the happiest, silliest, most lovable pup around! He does have a sensitive tummy, and benefits from a raw diet.

Appa is looking for a forever home that will love him just as he is—a big-hearted, playful, affectionate goofball. Could that be you?

  • Currently fostering in Connecticut!

  • Good with dogs (with slow introductions). Although Appa has a rough and tumble play style, it's important to be mindful not to exacerbate his spinal condition.

  • Best with older kids due to his playful energy

If you’re ready to welcome Appa into your home, apply at https://pawsnewengland.com/.

Oreo and Bello

Help us help Oreo and Bello! Bello and Oreo are staying with Four Dogs Senior Animal Rescue, a local sanctuary for senior dogs. Huge thank you to our friend Sue, who has been fostering them for the last few months, and to the Four Dogs team! We're glad this next step in their journey will still give their owner a chance to be reunited with them if he's able to secure housing in the near future -- and that they'll be safe and getting great care in the meantime, while staying out of a shelter or kennel environment.

That said, we know that caring for seniors gets very expensive and both Bello and Oreo are in need of some medical care, including dentals. The heads of Four Dogs primarily pay for everything out of their own pockets, so we want to continue helping them with their expenses. Want to help?

  • Donate with a note that it's for Oreo and Bello and we'll be sending them all donations received;

  • You can donate directly to the rescue;

  • Want to sponsor a month of food or flea/tick/heartworm preventative for them, or become a recurring monthly donor for the amount of your choice? Email us at ri.pet.network1@gmail.com;

  • Interested in hosting a fundraiser or collection for them at your business, office or personally? Contact us!