Providence Animal Rescue League

About Me

Visit us online at PETWALKRI.ORG

On Saturday, September 13, 2008, the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) will put on its 20th Annual Pet Walk Fundraiser at Roger Williams Park's Temple To Music. Pet Walk goes from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, rain or shine.

Pet Walk benefits the league's ongoing efforts to rescue, rehome, and provide critical care to the Ocean State's homeless pet population including cats, dogs, birds, small animals, and a lot more!

Why You Should Attend PARL's Pet Walk 2008!
Pet Walk features a scenic and fun 3.5 mile walk for you and your dog through Roger Williams Park. In addition to getting a little exercise for you and your pooch, you can:

-- Enjoy live entertainment
-- Shop & visit with our exhibitors
-- See obedience demonstrations
-- Support PARL & its mission
-- Try your luck with our raffle
-- Play pet games
-- Meet other pet lovers
-- Learn about pet care
Questions: Call 401-421-1399 or email [email protected] .
Click Here for Online Registration!.. ..

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Any and all pet lovers, especially in New England. We'd also like to hear from anyone who has adopted from PARL!

Please visit Petwalkri.org .

My Blog

HELP ADOPT BOOMER! -- 11.14.2008

HELP FIND A HOME FOR BOOMER!This young (3 years), high-energy Pit Bull mix adores people, play, and cuddles. Boomer has been at PARL for close to a year now. Why? We think part of it is that he's a mu...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:32:00 GMT

Low-Cost Basic Canine Obedience Training - Starts Oct. 18

Hi there,The Providence Animal Rescue League will offer its next round of "PARL Perfect Pooch" Basic Canine Obedience Classes starting on Saturday, October 18. Here's the basics:-- Positive reinforcem...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:20:00 GMT

Help Homeless Animals & Adopt a Liquor Store! -- 09.28.08

The Providence Animal Rescue League desperately needs cardboard beer trays to use as disposable cat litter boxes. Using beer trays *drastically* cuts down on the occurrence of upper respiratory infec...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:19:00 GMT

Pet Walk RI 2008 a HUGE Success! -- 09.27.08

Congratulations to all of our supporters! PARL broke records for both attendance and fundraising at Pet Walk RI 2008 on September 13! Over $65,000 was raised to help homeless animals because of your...
Posted by on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:46:00 GMT

Check out this event: 20th Pet Walk Rhode Island

Hosted By: PARL Pet WalkWhen: Saturday Sep 13, 2008 at 8:30 AMWhere Roger Williams Park -- Temple to Music1000 Elmwood Ave.Providence, RI 02907United StatesDescription:PARL Pet Walk Click Here To View...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:31:00 GMT

07.18.08 -- Verizon Promote Negative Pit Bull Stereotype

In an attempt to promote their LG Dare, Verizon has released a television ad that promotes nearly all of the negative (and false) stereotypes regarding Pit Bulls. As a rescue league that successfully ...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:39:00 GMT

PARL Now Using Flickr to Show our Success Stories

Hi everyone, After many months of having a non-operational "Success Stories" page on our web site, we've moved the whole operation over to Flickr. You can view a small sample of our success stories he...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:54:00 GMT

How the Housing / Economy Crisis Has Affected PARL -- 05.26.08

Short answer ... a lot. PARL's surrender rate is up 35% above the peak surrender rate in 2007. The reasons we keep hearing over and over again are foreclosures, increasing food and gas costs, and an i...
Posted by on Mon, 26 May 2008 11:34:00 GMT

01.02.08 -- PARL Has MANY Dogs and Cats!

Hi everyone,To start out the New Year, PARL has a total of 22 dogs and 103 cats and kittens available for adoption. If you'd like to start out 2008 with a new furry friend, then please take a look at ...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 07:02:00 GMT