Mounting Pet Suffering: Pandemic, Imports, Contributing
By: Rob Borkowski on February 27, 2024 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — A Husky, dead of heat stroke, in Rocky Point Park. An emaciated Labrador left at Pawtuxet Cemetery. Recent examples of mounting pet suffering in Rhode Island, the […]
Shekarchi, FOWAS, Host Warwick Animal Shelter Open House
By: Rob Borkowski on October 10, 2023 in Good Times
WARWICK, RI — Tomorrow, Rhode Island Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (Dist. 23, Warwick) will present Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter (FOWAS) a $31,000 donation check at […]
‘Titos & Treats At the Trap’ Fundraiser Aids Warwick Animal Shelter
By: Rob Borkowski on August 2, 2022 in Business, Good Times
WARWICK, RI — Tito’s Handmade Vodka and The Trap are teaming up to help Warwick’s homeless animals on Sunday, August 14, from 2 to 6 pm for “Tito’s and Treats at […]
Blessing of the Animals Returns to Warwick City Park Oct. 5
By: Rob Borkowski on October 1, 2019 in Good Times
WARWICK, RI — Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter‘s 12th Annual Dog Walk, Blessing of the Animals and Costume Contest will draw pets and owners to the Beach at Warwick City […]
Parvovirus Case Closes Warwick Dog Park
By: Rob Borkowski on September 12, 2019 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick Animal Shelter has announced the Warwick City Dog Park has been closed due to a case of Parvovirus, a very contagious disease affecting dogs’ gastrointestinal […]
Pet Potential: Tippy and Max, Brothers for a Chihuahua Lover
By: Rob Borkowski on July 28, 2017 in Good Times
Tippy and Max are brothers that were surrendered when their owner could no longer care for them, they are 3-years-old and 4-years-old (same parents, different litters).
Pet Potential: Tyson’s Got Smarts, Energy, Big Heart
By: Rob Borkowski on July 5, 2017 in News to You
A little while ago, Warwick Post reached out to the Warwick Animal Shelter to see if they had any potential pets they’d like to tell our readers about for a weekly feature. Here’s some information on this week’s guest at the shelter, ‘Tyson’ :
Pet of the Week: ‘Stewie,’ A Social Cat, Seeking New Home
By: Rob Borkowski on June 18, 2017 in News to You
“Stewie” is a 5-year-old rugged guy, he was named after Stewie from the show Family Guy because of the shape of his head, but it’s no barrier to his friendliness.
Cause for Paws: Showcasing Chrome to Find Pets A Home
By: Rob Borkowski on June 13, 2017 in Good Times
The 10th Annual Cause for Paws Classic Car Show Sunday was a hot time literally and figuratively, with 90-degree weather, 132 classic cars and proceeds benefitting the Warwick Animal Shelter.
Blessing of the Animals Draws Plenty of Paws
By: Rob Borkowski on September 21, 2016 in Good Times, News to You
Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter’s ninth Annual Dog Walk, Blessing of the Animals and Costume Contest drew about 44 pets and their owners Saturday at the Beach in Warwick City Park, with the proceeds benefitting homeless cats and dogs waiting for adoption at the Warwick Animal Shelter.
Terrier Mix Dog Rescued From Car at Warwick Mall
By: Rob Borkowski on June 14, 2016 in Police
Animal Control Officer Paul Keenan removed a brown and white Terrier mix dog from an unlocked Nissan Murano parked outside Macy’s at the Warwick Mall May 26 at 11:30 a.m., then issued the owner a $500 violation when the Narragansett woman showed at Warwick Animal Shelter to pick up her pet.
Woman Arrested After Dogs Found Without Food in Her Feces-Filled Apartment
By: Rob Borkowski on June 10, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick Police arrested a West Warwick woman May 17 after the city’s animal control officer discovered two malnourished, ailing dogs in a feces-strewn East Avenue apartment she’d recently been evicted from.
Pet Potential: Bentley an Active, Social Husky Mix
By: Rob Borkowski on April 10, 2016 in News to You
This handsome fellow is Bentley, he is a year and a half old Husky mix, weighing 65 lbs. Bentley is a great boy, he loves to play with other dogs. He is a very social dog and likes to cuddle and go walking or running (what dog doesn’t?).
Pet Potential: ‘Haiku’ A Friendly Diamond in the Rough
By: Rob Borkowski on January 31, 2016 in Good Times, News to You
Haiku is a 2-year-old, very handsome pit bull boy, weighing about 70 lbs, the last of the dogs taken from a VanBuren Street home in September.
Pet Potential: ‘Ziggy’ a Fun, Well-Behaved Cutie
By: Rob Borkowski on November 10, 2015 in News to You
Ziggy, 8-years-old, was turned in to the shelter by his owners because they could not care for him any longer.
WPD Arrests Van Buren Street Man for Mistreating 10 Dogs
By: Rob Borkowski on September 22, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick Police arrested a Van Buren Street man Tuesday morning on 20 charges of cruelty and mistreatment of animals after a joint investigation with the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) investigation led them to 10 dogs kept at his home.
Pet Potential: ‘Balboa’ an Underdog Waiting for His Shot
By: Rob Borkowski on August 23, 2015 in News to You
This is “Stanley” AKA “Balboa” — he’s a wonderful guy and seems to have been quite the scrapper in his day.
Pet Potential: ‘Zinnia’ A Wonderful, Sweet Dog
By: Rob Borkowski on June 28, 2015 in News to You
Zinnia, a 2-year-old pitbull terrier, was found running loose in a ball field and taken in at the Warwick Animal Shelter. Staff at the shelter were surprised when no one claimed this sweet dog.
Pet Potential: ‘Holly’ A Fun, Active Dog
By: Rob Borkowski on June 7, 2015 in News to You
The Warwick Animal Shelter occasionally sends Warwick Post short stories about guests they feel are good potential pets for our readers. Here’s some information on this week’s featured guest at the shelter, Holly:
Pet Potential: ‘Ashes’ A Fitter, More Playful Cat
By: Rob Borkowski on May 10, 2015 in Good Times, News to You
Ashes was brought to the Warwick Animal Shelter as a severely overweight cat, unable to walk, but has since made great strides in health and fitness.
Pet Potential: An Active Walking Buddy
By: Rob Borkowski on April 26, 2015 in Good Times
Warwick Post reached out to the Warwick Animal Shelter to see if they had any potential pets they’d like to tell our readers about. Here’s some information on this week’s featured guest at the shelter, Thorn:
Pet Potential: ‘Ziggy’ A Shy, Cozy Companion
By: Rob Borkowski on March 27, 2015 in Good Times, News to You
Warwick Post reached out to the Warwick Animal Shelterto see if they had any potential pets they’d like to tell our readers about for a weekly feature of potential pets. Here’s some information on this week’s guest at the shelter, ‘Ziggy’ :
Pet Potential: ‘Romeo’ A Cool, Social Cat
By: Rob Borkowski on February 21, 2015 in News to You
Editor’s note: Warwick Post reached out to the Warwick Animal Shelter to see if they had any potential pets they’d like to tell our readers about for a weekly feature of potential pets. Here’s some information on this week’s guest at the shelter, ‘Romeo’
Pet Potential: ‘Chicken’ a Sweet, Fun Lab/Visla Mix
By: Rob Borkowski on February 7, 2015 in News to You
Warwick Post reached out to the Warwick Animal Shelter to see if they had any potential pets they’d like to tell our readers about for a weekly feature of potential pets. Here’s some information on this week’s animal, ‘Chicken’ :
Upcoming Warwick Events: Oct. 16 through 23
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on October 15, 2014 in Business, Good Times
Warwick, RI — The Museum of Art in Apponaug is a happening place this week, with a fundraiser wine tasting on Saturday, plus Ocean State Theatre wraps its run of My Fair Lady.
Upcoming Warwick Events: Oct. 9 through 16
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on October 9, 2014 in Business, Good Times
Warwick, RI — An informative lecture series, original jazz, art at WMOA, and an upcoming Halloween benefit are on this week’s list of events in Warwick.
Upcoming Warwick Events: Sept. 18 through 25
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on September 17, 2014 in Business, Good Times
Warwick, RI — Good shows, good food, and good causes are on the calendar of upcoming Warwick events.