After rain forced a postponement, Animal Rescue Rhode Island has rescheduled its annual dog walk for Oct. 10 at Narragansett Town Beach.
Annual fundraiser will support Animal Rescue Rhode Island and its work helping animals in need
Scout, a 1-year-old black lab, is hit by a car and survives two weeks on his own, before limping home.
Residents are allowed to use the dog park at their own risk, though state officials still advise against bringing dogs to them.
The closure comes after the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management advised dog owners to avoid visiting dog parks.
The mystery illness, which has killed some dogs, starts with a cough that can last for several weeks and doesn't respond to antibiotics.
The recognition came from the Best Friends Animal Network, a nonprofit that partners with thousands of shelters, throughout the U.S.
A $1,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the identification of the suspect and the return of the stolen dog.
The Animal Rescue Rhode Island got $40,800 to provide specialized medical care for its shelter pets, supplement the pet pantry and more.
Pet owners have until April 30 to renew dog licenses, which require up-to-date rabies certificates.
The funding was part of nearly $500,000 awarded to local animal welfare organizations.
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Goldie is a 6-year-old boxer mix in need of a loving home.
Animal Rescue Rhode Island adopted out 63 animals in March, and all others were placed in foster homes.
Harte is a two-year-old, energetic pup in need of a loving home.
Sandy is an "exceptionally sweet and affectionate" two-year-old cat in need of a loving home.
The November 9 clinic was scheduled after a skunk tested positive for rabies in October.
This is the third confirmed case of rabies in the town since March, Narragansett Animal Control said.
The brown and tan hamster has since been reunited with its family.
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Ruby's now a finalist for the American Humane Hero Dog award, state police said.
Three chicks were hatched, and the little family has made the journey from the nest to the beach dune.
The piping plovers have picked the parking lot at Roger Wheeler State Beach to nest, and the state is trying to protect them from traffic.
The state health department said some 'Rad Cat' chicken and turkey raw diet cat foods are being recalled due to a listeria risk.