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All members of the MEDIA: Contact Stephanie Van Patten, Director of Community Engagement: office (401) 415.8019. Please include your media outlet, nature of your query, and contact information.

All other inquiries: Visit our Staff page or email us at info@rispca.org to reach the appropriate staff member or department. Your views and concerns are important to us. Thank you for your interest in the Rhode Island SPCA.


In The Press

September 24, 2024 - PR Newswire ~ Falvey Insurance Group Raises $25,000 for RISPCA at Annual Charity Golf Tournament… Read more>>>

September 19, 2024 - The Providence Journal ~ Some 'working cats' prefer living in barns rather than indoors. How RISPCA makes it happen… Read more>>>

July 22, 2024 - The Providence Journal ~ Rescued from Hurricane Beryl, these cats and dogs have come to RI looking for homes… Read more>>>

July 9, 2024 - WJAR Channel 10 ~ Rhode Island SPCA rescues more than 20 cats from Tiverton home… Read more>>>

July 3, 2024 - Warwick Beacon ~ Through shaking paws…Fireworks aren’t a dog’s best friend… Read more>>>

June 6, 2024 - PR Newswire ~ Falvey Insurance Group to Host ‘Fore the Pets’ Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting the Rhode Island SPCA… Read more>>>

May 2, 2024 - The Providence Journal ~ RI sees rise in number of animal cruelty cases… Read more>>>

April 11, 2024 - WJAR Channel 10 ~ Rhode Island SPCA removes over 40 dogs from Pawtucket home… Watch now >>>

March 11, 2024 - People ~ Close to 30 Golden Retrievers — Including 20 Puppies — Rescued… Read more>>>

February 22, 2024 - WPRI Channel 12 ~ ‘Love Stinks!’ amasses global support, raises $8K for RISPCA… Read more >>>

November 21, 2023 - WPRI Channel 12 ~ Neglected, emaciated dog now recovering in RISPCA care… Read more >>>
WLNE Channel 6 ~ Emaciated puppy receives life-saving treatment at the RISPCA… Read more >>>

September 15, 2023 - WLNE Channel 6 RISPCA host grand opening of new Warwick location... Read more >>>

June 19, 2023 – WLNE Channel 6 RISPCA asks public not to abandon animals at shelterRead more >>>

April 12, 2023 – Cranston Herald Warwick soon to be new home for RISPCARead more >>>

June 21, 2022 – WPRI Channel 12 RISPCA welcomes 40 dogs from breeding facilityRead more >>>

March 23, 2022 – ProJo ~ RISPCA helped Navy Veteran in treatment program keep his dogRead more >>>


Rhode Island SPCA Press Releases

RELEASE DATE: April 9, 2024: National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Rhode Island SPCA to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Rhode Island… Read More>>>

RELEASE DATE: Nov. 21, 2023- DOG BROUGHT TO BAY STATE NEAR DEATH NOW IN RHODE ISLAND SPCA’s CARE… Read More>>>

RELEASE DATE: Sept. 15, 2023- THE RHODE ISLAND SPCA HOLDS GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY WITH HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS… Read More>>>

RELEASE DATE: July 14, 2023– 42 GUINEA PIGS LEFT TO DIE IN EXETER WOODS NOW SAFE AT LOCAL SHELTERS.. Read More>>>

RELEASE DATE: May 22, 2023- RI ELECTED OFFICIALS VICTIMS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AFTER MORE THAN FIFTY PET FISH POISONED IN FOSTER… Read More>>>

RELEASE DATE: March 24, 2023– PAWTUCKET WOMAN FACES ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES FOR NEGLECT RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF DOG Read More >>>

RELEASE DATE: March 10, 2023– RHODE ISLAND SPCA RESPONDS TO APARTMENT WITH 20 RABBITS 3 WEEKS AFTER TAKING CUSTODY OF 32 GUINEA PIGS… Read More >>>

RELEASE DATE: February 22, 2023– RHODE ISLAND SPCA TAKES IN ALMOST 30 GUINEA PIGS, TO HOST ADOPTION AND FOSTER EVENT THIS WEEKEND... Read More >>>


NBC Studio10 “Place a Pet” 

September 13, 2024 - Swayze

August 30, 2024 - Blue

February 16, 2024 — Wally

From the archives…

Check out our favorite Pick of the Litter - “Woah Susan”

October 26, 2021 – Susan


Lite 105 “Furry Friend of the Week” with Heather and Matty!

Make sure to check their FaceBook page for an adorable adoptable animal every Monday!


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All members of the MEDIAAll members of the MEDIA: Contact Stephanie Van Patten, Director of Community Engagement: office (401) 415-8019. Please include your media outlet, nature of your query, and contact information.

All other inquiries: Visit our Staff page to reach the appropriate staff member or department. Your views and concerns are important to us. Thank you for your interest in the Rhode Island SPCA.