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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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Recovered Amputee Seal On Display at Mystic

After eight months of rehab and a flipper amputation, Mystic Aquarium is trying to permanently adopt an 8-month-old seal.

The Mystic Aquarium has applied to be the permanent home to an 8-month-old female harbor seal puppy that it helped nurse back to health. Starting this past Friday, the seal pup is on display at the aquarium while the facility waits for approval of its application to add her to its Pacific Northwest habitat. The seal had to have a fin amputated to save its life. “We are very pleased with Pup 49’s recovery,” said Mystic Aquarium Veterinarian Dr. Allison Tuttle. “While any surgery comes with risks, the infection was spreading and we knew amputation was her only chance for survival. Our animal care team has done an incredible job treating her over the last seven months and we are confident that she will have a very comfortable and healthy life…

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Pet of the Week: Mango the Cat

Awwww he’s all orange and white and loveable! Who wants this cat?

Release courtesy of the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island. Are you someone who would love to eat mangos all year long, but can’t find them? Well, I have a loveable Mango that will melt in your heart! Mango is a 5-year-old orange and white short hair cat that is as sweet as a mango itself. He is very affectionate and will let you know by purring as he is being petted or just while sitting in your lap on the couch.  Mango has a great fondness for his stuffed dog. He will always put a smile on your face! Please stop by our shelter located at 506B Curtis Corner Road in Peace Dale or call (401) 783-7606 for more information about Mango or our many other adoptable pets waiting for new forever homes. You can also visit our website, …

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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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[REACT] Bill Would Prohibit Debarking, Declawing Requirements

A bill co-sponsored by Susan Sosnowski would prohibit landlords from requiring pet owners to declaw or devoice their animals.

What do you think of a proposed bill to prohibit landlords from requiring that pet owners de-claw or de-vocalize their pets? Tell us in the comments section below! The following is a release about the proposed bill. Calling the surgical procedures inhumane and potentially dangerous to pets, Senate Majority Leader Dominick J. Ruggerio is urging passage of legislation to prohibit property owners from requiring “devocalization” and “declawing” of dogs and cats as a condition of occupancy. “Devocalization” or “debarking” is a surgical procedure that involves opening an animal (usually a dog) at the throat or through the mouth to cut the vocal cords to reduce the sound of barking. The scarring resulting from the procedure can cause the animal …

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Labrador Retriever Again Tops Most Popular Breed List

But the mighty bulldog pushes its way into the Top 5, as the American Kennel Club releases the annual list that gets everyone talking. Share your photos of your favorite breed!

The American Kennel Club released its annual list of the most popular breeds in America, and for the 22nd year in a row, the Labrador retriever is No. 1. The 2012 Top Ten list had a few shake-ups, as the Yorkshire terrier dropped to sixth place and the bulldog moved into fifth. The golden retriever and beagle also swapped spots between 2011 and 2012. "Bigger breeds are making their move," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson in a press release. "The popularity of the pint-sized, portable pooch just gave way to a litter of larger breeds in the Top 10. These predictable, durable, steady breeds, like Labs and Goldens, are great with kids and offer the whole family more dog to love. Here is the full list: Here is the AKC's ranking of all 177 …

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Joyce Campbell

10:37 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013

I have two Boxers, one girl, one boy...I LOVE THEM! They are the best buddies! Until last year I also had a Sheltie, but sadly after almost 12 years, he passed away. My sheltie seemed to be pre-program to know every command! But my boxers...well thats another story! Dogs rule!   more ›

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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