Mounting Pet Suffering: Pandemic, Imports, Contributing
![[CREDIT: WPD, Warwick Animal Shelter] Above, left, a dead Siberian Husky left at Rocky Point Park Aug. 9 and at right, a Labrador abandoned at Pawtuxet Cemetery, later euthanized. The dogs are prominent examples of a larger problem of mounting pet suffering - a growing abandoned and mistreated dogs and cats.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Warwick-Animal-Shelter-Mounting-Pet-Suffering-copy-300x225.jpg)
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 […]
Warwick Animal Shelter
![[CREDIT: Speaker Joseph Shekarchi's office] Speaker Joe Shekarchi speaks during the Shekarchi Scramble at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown. Proceeds benefit three Rhode Island non-profit humane organizations in Rhode Island: Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter in Warwick, Anchor Paws Rescue in Coventry and Vintage Pet Rescue in Foster. On Oct. 10, Shekarchi and FOWAS host a Warwick Animal Shelter Open House with refreshments, to present donations to the animal charities and invite people ot meet adoptable animals.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Warwick-Animal-Shelter-Open-House-Shekarchi-Scramble-140x140.jpg)
Shekarchi, FOWAS, Host Warwick Animal Shelter Open House
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 […]
![[CREDIT: The Trap] The Tito’s and Treats fundraiser for The Warwick Animal Shelter will be at The Trap at 195 Old Forge Road, East Greenwich, RI, Aug. 14.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Titos-and-Treats-The-Trap-1-140x140.jpg)
‘Titos & Treats At the Trap’ Fundraiser Aids Warwick Animal Shelter
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 […]
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Deacon John Baker of St Catherine’s in Warwick blesses dogs and cats at Warwick City Park Saturday, Sept. 17. At center, Julie Sussman and Tessa, dressed as a hot dog, receive their blessing.[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Deacon John Baker of St Catherine’s in Warwick blesses dogs and cats at Warwick City Park Saturday, Sept. 17. At center, Julie Sussman and Tessa, dressed as a hot dog, receive their blessing.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blessing-of-Animals9-140x140.jpg)
Blessing of the Animals Returns to Warwick City Park Oct. 5
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 […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Dog Park] The Warwick Dog Park is closed indefinitely due to a case of Parovirus.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Warwick-Dog-Park-140x140.png)
Parvovirus Case Closes Warwick Dog Park
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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.
