Potter Pet U: Animal Cruelty

MIDDLETOWN, RI — Joe Warzycha's name became familiar in Middletown during the recent investigation into the death of Ollie, a pug, the 5-year-old dog that died at Petco, while groomers trimmed his nails. Warzycha's back in Town next week for the Potter League for Animal's monthly class, Potter U. The subject on May 17 is “Fighting Animal Abuse,” and Warzycha, animal cruelty officer and humane investigator at the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is giving the presentation.

His talk will explain what happens when an animal cruelty complaint is made. He will also comment on specific animal protection laws in Rhode Island and reference some case studies. According to the Potter League, "some material may be graphic in nature as photographs from actual cases will be used."

What: Potter U May Program: Fighting Animal Cruelty

When: Wednesday, May 17 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Where: Morris Education Center, Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane Middletown, 02842

Free and open to the public. Potter Pet U is for humans only; please leave animals at home.

Visit www.PotterLeague.org for all the details. For questions or to pre-register, please contact Eleanor Hanson at 401.846.8276 ext. 120 or by email to EleanorH@PotterLeague.org.