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Pet of the Week: Lynette the Cat

Lynette has some great coloring! Adopt her and make her your cat.

Release courtesy the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island. Lynette is an absolute beauty with very unusual markings. She is a 2-year-old tortoiseshell cat. Lynette is a passive girl and will need a home that will appreciate her gentleness and laid back personality. If you adopt this beauty, she will provide you with a lifetime of love and companionship. Please stop by our shelter located at 506B Curtis Corner Road in Peace Dale or call 783-7606 for more information about Lynette or our many other adoptable pets waiting for new forever homes. You can also visit our website, www.arlsri.org.

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Pet of the Week: Bitsy!

Who says that black cats are unlucky? Bitsy isn’t!

Release courtesy the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island. In search of a beautiful black cat that will keep you company? Well, look no further, for Bitsy is the cat for you. She is 6 years old, and a short hair, black cat. Bitsy is such a sweet girl who just wants to be the center of someone's life. Just take one look at her and I have to ask, how could anyone resist those big beautiful eyes? Bitsy is just a loveable girl looking for her new forever home. Please stop by our shelter located at 506B Curtis Corner Road in Peace Dale or call 783-7606 for more information about Bitsy or our many other adoptable pets waiting for new forever homes. You can also visit our website, www.arlsri.org.  

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Aw – Cat Rescued From Tree by ACO, Fire Department

According to Art Smith, the rescued cat – Jane – remains available for adoption.

Unless otherwise noted, information about the following incidents was supplied by the Narragansett Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. At about 1:12 p.m. on Feb. 27, police received a report of a black and white shorthair cat stuck in a tree on Wood Sorrel Terrace. According to Narragansett Animal Control Officer Art Smith, the cat appeared to be about 30 feet up and mobile. As a result, he advised the calling party to wait another day, since cats often got themselves down. However, Smith said that he was called back at about 8:21 a.m. on March 1, because the cat still hadn’t gotten itself down. Smith said that as a result, he and a ladder unit from the Narragansett Fire Department went to rescue the cat at about …

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Pet of the Week: Mask the Basset Hound

Aw, look at this dog! Adopt him and love him and stuff!

Looking for that energetic, sweet-loving dog? Well, look no further, for Mask is the one for you! Mask is a 3-year-old Basset Hound and Pit Bull Terrier mix. He loves to cuddle up in the arms of someone and take a nap. Mask would do best in a home with a tall, secure fence and no cats. He is excellent with kids and dogs of any size! Mask loves to learn new things every day and the greatest reward for him is LOTS and LOTS of kisses! Please stop by our shelter, located at 506B Curtis Corner Road in Peace Dale, or call (401) 783-7606 for more information about Mask or our many other adoptable pets waiting for new forever homes. You can also visit our website, www.arlsri.org. Release courtesy of the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode …

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Puppy Bowl: Rhode Island Dogs to Take the Field

Three puppies from a local shelter will battle it out in Puppy Bowl IX on Super Bowl Sunday.

After the disappointment on Championship Weekend, New England Patriots fans may not be all that enthused for the big game this Sunday. But it turns out, Rhode Islanders have a dog in the race after all.  The Super Bowl isn't the only big game this weekend, and dog lovers in Rhode Island have a big reason to cheer on Super Bowl Sunday. Before the big dogs kick off at 6:30 p.m., the little pups get their moment in the sun in Puppy Bowl IX on Animal Planet at 3 p.m. Sunday, reports BostInno.com, a Boston-based news publication.  Three young pups from Furever Dachshund Rescue in North Smithfield will be battling it out on the gridiron Sunday at 3 p.m. — Sally, a 12-week-old Dachshund/Basset Hound mix; Copper, a nine-week-old Dachshund/English …

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How Much Is That Doggie In The Window? Most Don't Care

R.I. ranks 47th in the country for dog ownership and 43rd for pet ownership overall, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently released its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, which revealed that Rhode Island ranks 47th for dog ownership with 29.3 percent of households owning a dog. Rhode Island also ranked in the bottom 10 for pet and cat ownership in 2011. In 2006, which was the last time the AVMA put together the sourcebook, Rhode Island again made the bottom 10 list of pet owners, ranking 43rd with 53.9 percent of households owning a pet. The survey is conducted by the AVMA every five years and always includes a breakdown of pet ownership by state. The most recent survey, conducted in 2012 but based on December 31, 2011 numbers, reveals that the top 10 pet-owning states are: Vermont where 70…

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Pet of the Week: Issac the Boxer (the Dog)

Issac is a boxer, and he’s a dog, not like Mike Tyson.

Release courtesy of the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island. Looking for that new member of the family who will bring you love and fun? Well, look no further, since Issac is the puppy for you!  He is a 5-month-old Boxer mix with the sweetest look in his eyes that will make you melt the minute you see him. Issac loves to go out and play as well as curl up next to you on the couch.  He is a bundle of joy that will bring you happiness in your life! Please stop by our shelter located at 506B Curtis Corner Road in Peace Dale or call (401) 783-7606 for more information about Issac or our many other adoptable pets waiting for new forever homes. You can also visit our website, www.arlsri.org.

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Pet of the Week: Roxy

Roxy, a 3-year-old German shepherd, is looking for her forever home.

Looking for a beautiful loveable dog to spend your life with? Roxy would be the girl for you! She is a 3-year-old purebred German shepherd. Roxy loves swimming, drinking from the hose and playing fetch. Roxy gets nervous around other dogs and small children, so she would be best as the only pet. Roxy will fill your heart and home with so much love! Please stop by our shelter located at 506B Curtis Corner Road in Peace Dale or call 783-7606 for more information about Roxy or our many other adoptable pets waiting for new forever homes. You can also visit our website, www.arlsri.org.

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Pet of the Week: Iris the Cat

Adopt a cat! It’ll be wicked awesome!

An Iris is a beautiful plant that brightens up your world. Well, Iris the Cat can do the same. She is a 3-year-old Dilute Tortoiseshell with unusual markings. Iris likes to play and be petted but she can also be content to just relax on her own and enjoy being a cat. Please stop by our shelter, located at 506B Curtis Corner Road in Peace Dale, or call (401) 783-7606 for more information about Iris or our many other adoptable pets waiting for new forever homes. You can also visit our website, www.arlsri.org. Want to be e-mailed when we have more pet news? Click the “keep me posted!” button below.

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Pet of the Week: Oreo

Adoptable pets from the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island.

Do you love Oreos? Well you can have an Oreo to love all the time! Oreo is a short hair black and white cat who is 1 ½ years old.  He is a confident, friendly fellow who would be a good choice for a family who wants an affectionate companion. Oreo is always running around the shelter looking for someone to play with. He is a sweet cat that will melt your heart away. Please stop by our shelter located at 506B Curtis Corner Road in Peace Dale or call 783-7606 for more information Oreo about  or our many other adoptable pets waiting for new forever homes. You can also visit our website, www.arlsri.org. About this column: A semi-regular column, about adoption events, shots and other pet issues. 

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