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B OARD CH AI R L E T T E R
Dear friends and supporters, Today, as I write to you, we find ourselves in a pandemic that not only threatens our way of life but also threatens the lives of homeless animals who have no voice and often little hope, if not for human compassion like yours. I am profoundly proud of our staff, volunteers and our donors who unselfishly, and courageously, exert a stalwart effort to continue saving abandoned, abused and surrendered animals in the face of these extraordinary conditions. In 2019, your compassion and love for homeless pets provided a warm and dry bed for them to rest, a comfortable and safe place for them to enjoy a nourishing meal, and lots of time and space to restore their self-confidence and enrich their spirit. Your kindness is the gentle touch of our staff as they carry a fragile dog to the emergency clinic, or the devoted volunteer who stays late into the morning hours with a cat giving birth to her litter. Your compassion, kindness and love are manifested in our animal rescue efforts every day – where every life counts!
All our work has been made possible by your donations of time and treasure.
I am delighted to introduce our 2019 Annual Report, honoring your passion to make a difference, celebrating the resulting accomplishments, and praising our kindhearted supporters, selfless volunteers, dedicated staff and devoted Board of Trustees. With deepest gratitude to you and the entire ARRI community, Kurt Jamiel, Chair Board of Trustees Animal Rescue Rhode Island
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ARRI rescued 500 animals in 2019! Thanks to the kindness, generosity and compassion of our donors, ARRI was once again able to rescue 500 animals in 2019. In addition to saving homeless animals in Rhode Island, ARRI saved nearly 400 animals from Southern highkill shelters where their fate was slated for euthanasia. In addition to saving the lives of abandoned, abused and surrendered animals, ARRI was able to adopt out 475 in 2019 with many others queued up in the application process awaiting final decisions. Because of your support in 2019, ARRI was able to adopt out 224 dogs, 243 cats, and eight small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. All of these rescues and adoptions would not have been possible without your selfless, heartfelt and compassionate support. Your gifts are vital to ARRI’s efforts since we do not receive any local, state or federal funding. Every animal we rescue, and subsequently adopt out, is solely due to funding provided through gifts by you, our donors and supporters. Every year ARRI must raise the funds to underwrite our rescue and adoption mission to enable us to save these
homeless animals, so your support throughout the year means so much. Like us, you too are committed to life!
Every year has its stories, and 2019 was no different. There was Kelly Ann, a very young abandoned pregnant local cat. She had 11 kittens of which 8 survived. Kelly Ann was overwhelmed as a new mom, but she received help from a foster family who cared for them for 8 weeks. All were adopted. Then there was Precious, a 4-year-old Akita mix rescued from down south who suffered from seizures when she arrived. Subsequent veterinary examination revealed other serious and incurable issues. Even with all those challenges, her foster family decided to adopt her and give her a wonderful life! There was Major, a gentle mannered 8-year-old yellow Labrador retriever who arrived emaciated, severely neglected, heartworm positive and abused as a breeding animal for years. Following treatment for all his ailments and undergoing ARRI’s enrichment and revitalizing regimen, he started to gain
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Your gifts are vital to our efforts because we do not receive any local, state or federal funding.
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weight. He morphed into a beautiful, lovable dog the staff nicknamed, “Major Chunk.� Soon enough, Major Chunk was adopted and found his forever home. Although there are many more stories that occur each year, a heartwarming 2019 story that shows the power of love and commitment to animal companionship, was that of Brenda. Brenda was abandoned and soon after her arrival at ARRI, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Though untreatable,
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one of our devoted volunteers became her fospice (foster/hospice) home for as long as she needed. She felt that Brenda deserved the happiness and joy of a loving home, even if it was only for a short time. Brenda has since passed away, but she was able to find love in her final days, something abandoned, abused and surrendered animals desperately deserve. In 2019, we had 500 such stories. We hope, with your continued help, to do much more.
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An adopter’s story of redemption Early last December, Cathy and I lost our beloved cat Mickey to cancer. We adopted Mickey and his twin tabby brother Jesse from ARRI in 2013 – the twins were on ARRI’s 2014 calendar cover. He was a great cat and died too young. We mourned, but his brother Jesse was bereft with grief, moping and hiding himself away day after day. By Christmas, we knew we had to adopt another kitty, for our own solace and for Jesse. Just after Christmas, a group of cats ARRI brought up from high-kill shelters in the South had completed quarantine and were ready for adoption. Though most people who know ARRI know it is a no-kill shelter, it’s less well known that ARRI is a link in an underground railroad of northern shelters that save dogs and cats from certain death in those shelters. ARRI also helps out other shelters in the state when they get over-crowded. On December 27, we went to ARRI looking for a new kitty. It was a joyous bedlam in the kitty quarters as the new kitties were free to roam around to interact with each other and with prospective adoptive families. Several caught our eye. But the one we chose – we named her Frida after Mexican artist and firebrand Frida Kahlo – put on the biggest show. A scrawny little tabby, she greeted humans and other kitties with sweetness and playfulness. But then she put on an acrobatic show by jumping onto
the stacks of cages, starting low but eventually jumping up to stacks 8 feet high as well as making death-defying leaps across the aisles. Yeah, she was the one and she came home with us to meet Jesse. We weren’t worried that Frida was crazy but we did worry how Jesse would react. Since he outweighed her by 4 to 1 at the time, we were also worried that he could hurt her. The first few days were tense as Jesse did not appreciate Frida’s enthusiastic efforts to become friends but there were no fights. By New Year’s Day, Jesse succumbed to Frida’s charms and they quickly became fast friends. This worked out well for all of us. Cathy and I got a terrific kitty - smart, brave, deeply affectionate and funny. Jesse got a beloved little sister who is helping him shed excess weight by running him ragged. Frida came to us as a scrawny kitty weighing about six pounds with hairless spindly legs that looked even thinner because she had been “stress-licking” all the fur from her legs and belly. She has since filled out, stopped stresslicking, grew back the fur and is queen of the house and our constant companion. So once again, we thank ARRI for the great work they do to connect animals in need with families who need them. – Will Collette
Editor’s Note: Will and Cathy Collette have been long time supporters of ARRI and we deeply appreciate their kindness, generosity and compassion for abandoned, abused and surrendered animals. It is people like the Collettes that make a difference and enable second chances for homeless animals. Thank you!
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Some things you might not know about ARRI What does it mean to be a “No Kill” shelter? It means ARRI is committed to life. That’s an expensive but heartfelt commitment where no animal is ever euthanized because of time, breed, space or treatable medical or behavioral Do you believe
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of ARRI’s commitment to life and the complex process of rejuvenating traumatized homeless animals, our animal shelter was designed to be state-of-the-art, and is one of the most advanced animal shelters in Rhode Island. If you want to help ARRI to continue our efforts to save abandoned, abused and surrendered animals, please consider including us in your estate plans. It’s a way for you to show your love and passion for animals in perpetuity.
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Caring for animals 24-7-365 takes a lot of manpower. We have 438 wonderful and devoted volunteers who give us over 6000 hours per year! We simply could not rescue, and care for, all the animals we do, without these unsung heroes!
ARRI has one of the most unique floorto-ceiling cat playrooms in New England! Thanks to volunteer John Gobell, ARRI’s cat room became even more dynamic with 5 spectacular bridges that encourage creative wandering and happy play!
Every animal we rescue gets microchipped – a tiny radio frequency identification device that links a lost pet with its owner. In 2019, ARRI microchipped 485 animals – that’s 485 animals that will likely never get lost!
If you become hospitalized and are unable to care for your pet for however long you might be incapacitated, ARRI can help. Just call us and speak with Michele Vidmar, our Executive Director.
One of the ways ARRI helps prevent the proliferation of homeless animals is through spaying / neutering our rescued animals. In 2019 we spay/neutered 435 animals!
Among other ways we let people know about our animals, we love to showcase them on social media. ARRI has 21,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – be sure to join us!
A “No Kill” shelter means we need to plan to care for our guests living with us until they get adopted. With nearly 60 animals in-house at any one time, keeping everything sanitized, sparkling clean and healthy is a tall order.
Sometimes families need support. Animal Rescue Rhode Island provides pet meals to families in need who cannot always afford to feed their pets. In 2019, we served 31,200 meals to help people feed their pets during tough times.
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Revitalizing rescues through enrichment and training Few people realize that abandoned, abused or surrendered animals come to us in various states of emotional and physical trauma. Rejuvenating and revitalizing these animals are a major part of what ARRI staff and volunteers work on every day. Loud and destructive behaviors are the main reason animals are surrendered. Without attention, enrichment and training, many dogs resort to behaviors that are uncomfortable to live with. There is a better way! In 2019, ARRI expanded its enrichment and training program to include all animals, every day of the week. Enrichment is a comprehensive program designed to help animals develop their well-being and social interaction. A great deal of professionalism, care, patience and love go into each individual’s enrichment plan, an effort so vitally needed to help heal the anguish these animals have endured. The concept of training and enrichment is a lifelong pursuit. We start with something simple such as gaining an animal’s trust.
Time, food and gentle words begin the process. Assessment and training soon follow. Training takes on the vital role of teaching good behaviors. Enrichment keeps the mind actively engaged. Together they play a big role in an animal being adopted and staying adopted. Even after animals are adopted, it is important to continue stimulating their minds and providing frequent exercise. Due to hard surfaces and loud echoing noises, dogs are naturally stressed in a kennel environment. Their typical stress response behaviors are barking, pacing and jumping. Enrichment gives them a more appropriate outlet for their energy and curiosity. At ARRI, all dogs have multiple daily walks. Within those walks can be small training lessons on the basic sit/stay/come commands. If dogs have a particular fear, such as with traffic, bicycles or other animals, these can be worked on during a walk. ARRI has several treadmills, agility equipment and a ball pit to offer a variety of exercises and stimulation. Clicker training in the kennels was added to introduce one more method of communicating with and calming ARRI animals. After adoption, the
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training and communication continues. ARRI offers trainer support to all adopters and a free monthly dog walking class for the public. Our goal is always to keep an animal in its home if possible. One of our biggest advocates for responsible and effective dog training techniques was longtime ARRI trainer Bob Midwood. Bob spent countless hours working with volunteers teaching the techniques of mutually rewarding dog walking and how to work with dogs with more challenging behaviors. Sadly, Bob passed away in October, 2019. His passion for animals is sorely missed. Due to the strong support of Lumina Greenway and the Gilbert Verney Foundation, ARRI is able to hire trainers to work with dogs every day of the week and assign an employee to focus on enrichment. Daily dog walks continue, but the focus now is more on the time animals spend alone in their cages and kennels. Puzzle dishes, lick plates, stuffed toys, music and calming scents have all been added. Specific control skills are taught like “sit” and “stay”. Individual animals spend time in employee offices, in the lobby or just sitting with a volunteer. Now, thanks to Lumina Greenway and the Gilbert Veney Foundation, they experience a diverse menu of socialization activities to help them be calmer and well behaved. They also are able to further develop a positive temperament with the joy of play in
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regularly scheduled playgroups made possible by Lumina’s generous and compassionate support. Every week the animals are assessed or reassessed and given their own plan. Some need to expend more energy, others need specific training and others just need attention. It is this individualized approach that continues to be successful in revitalizing our rescued animals. Cats are also given extra attention. They spend more time out of their cages. Volunteers play with specific cats to bring them out of their shell. More climbing structures and bridges were added to the cat room. A few cats were even walked on leashes or in strollers to help with their individual needs. The results were quickly obvious and very positive. Homeless animals who arrived stressed were transformed into happier and stable companions. Our dog kennels became quieter as our new enrichment and relaxation techniques created a calming environment. The average length of stay of all animals decreased as animals became adopted faster. Calls for assistance after adoption were reduced due the positive foundation created. Indeed, enrichment and thoughtful training have been an extremely positive experience for the animals, staff, volunteers and adopters. It can only get better! Thanks Lumina and the Gilbert Veney Foundation!
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Enrichment teaches a more appropriate outlet for their energy and curiosity.
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2019 Financial Report*
Income Events & Appeals
211,462
Shelter Revenue
73,366
Donations & Grants
135,576
Memorials & Bequests
236,210
Expenses Fund-raising Expense
92,724
General Administration
142,653
Professional Fees & Advertising Shelter & Humane Education
42,796 435,239
Assets Total Current Assets
1,388,046
Total Fixed Assets
1,913,455
Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
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*Unaudited results
3,301,501 23,005 3,278,496
I N CO M E Events & Appeals Shelter Revenue Donations & Grants Memorials & Bequests
EX PE NSE S Fund-raising Expense General Administration Professionals Fees & Advertising Shelter & Humane Education
AS SE TS & L I B ILITIE S Total Liabilities Total Fixed Assets Total Current Assets
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M I SSI ON M OM E N TS : H A LT FO R WA LT
Inspiring tale of a special-needs rescue Every rescued animal that we take in has a past, and while that past is often unknown, the scars are visible, and their mental anguish is very real. Walt was only 2 years old when he was picked up as a southern stray and missing one of his rear legs. It appears his right hind leg had been surgically removed, and although we do not know what happened, we can only guess it was something traumatic. One local veterinarian stated it is very common for animals down south to be hit by cars or sometimes have their leg caught in a trap. Walt was one of the lucky ones, because his past had not dampened his spirit. Our hope is that his story can help inspire others to rescue special-needs dogs like him. Upon arrival to ARRI via our “Bark and Ride” program, Walt seemed to fit right in here. According to Jessica, an ARRI Volunteer and Walt’s new owner, he was just the happiest dog she had ever seen. Walt seemed to love life and meeting new people. She couldn’t resist his charm and charisma. Once the decision was made to take him home, she was prepared for the challenge to be expected with dogs transitioning from a shelter to home. Fortunately, she was pleasantly surprised by the ease of the transition which, according to Jessica, “was largely due to the amazing care and attention he had been receiving during his time at ARRI”.
His new home is complete with a comfortable window seat and 2 guinea pig siblings, who he shows no interest in, though he will stick his head in the cage to steal their carrots and parsley if given the chance. While Jessica is working from home, Walt provides great companionship. He has not let his handicap stop him: he enjoys trips to the dog park on a regular basis, he loves his daily “Zoomies” in the yard and will run laps around his owner with a huge smile on his face while throwing one of his toys in the air and trying to catch it. Resilient is a great word to describe Walt! He can outrun most dogs he plays with and just lives life to the fullest every day. His great attitude is very inspiring to Jessica and anyone he meets. In fact, most people do not even notice he is missing a limb. The only thing that he struggles with is his “right side scratches”, which Jessica happily lends a hand with since he can’t quite reach those on his own. In hopes of inspiring others, Jessica has given Walt his own Instagram page, halt_for_walt, which she encourages people to follow in hopes he can inspire you too! Thanks to people like Jessica, special needs animals can find a second chance home full of love and companionship. Thank you, Jessica!
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What does it cost ARRI to rescue an animal? We’re committed to life at ARRI, so the physical and mental health of our rescued guests are vitally important. As you can see by this costs chart, we go the last mile in ensuring the homeless animals we save are healthy and well cared for before you adopt them. It costs over $1,000 to rescue a dog, and nearly $800 to rescue a cat. And, this doesn’t include the cost of our staff and the time of our volunteers – both spend hours with each rescued animal to enrich them and revitalize their We are very committed to making adoption affordable for loving families.
sense of well-being. Yet in 2019, ARRI only charges $150 to adopt a kitten and $100 to adopt a cat older than six months. Puppies were adopted out for $250 and dogs over six months old were adopted out for $200. Spay/neuter requirements by law modestly modified these fees, but donor support helps subside the costs associated with each and every adoption.
Why? As we said at the beginning of this story, ARRI is committed to life and as such our mission is to help abandoned, abused and surrendered animals get a second chance in a loving, caring home. We are not in the business of “selling animals.” We are committed to making adoption affordable to loving families, and have been for over 80 years! Your donations enable us to bridge the gap and make these magical matches happen! Thank you!
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RESCU IN G A D O G
Veterinarian visit Spay/Neuter procedure Vaccines & prevention
51.00 290.00 137.00
Microchipping 60.00 Pet Insurance 20.00 Transport 125.00 Sub Total Average Kennel Cost ($25/day *14 days)
$683.00 350.00
Total $1,033.00
RESCU IN G A CAT
Veterinarian visit Spay/Neuter procedure Vaccines & prevention
51.00 195.00 108.00
Microchipping 60.00 Pet Insurance 15.00 Transport 125.00 Sub Total Average Kennel Cost ($25/day *14 days)
$554.00 210.00
Total $764.00
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2019 Champions Our 2019 Champions represent gifts received by ARRI between January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 * Total dollars received less goods and services rendered
Diamond Champions $10,000+
Silver Champions $1,000 - 2,499
The Estate of Eric Harrah Laura Harris Frederick J. Main Trust Rhode Island Foundation The Schutzengle Foundation Guadolupe Torres Charitable Trust Gilbert Verney Foundation The Estate of Peggy Whitt
Judith Adams Dr. Priya Banerjee and David Kreutter, Esq. Patricia Blackburn Blue State Coffee Eileen Bohler Bradford and Julia Boss Don Breen John Brough Michelle Carpenter Steven Colagiovanni and Gina Perotta-Colagiovanni Tim and Kathryn Conway Peter and Denise D’Amico Thomas and Lorraine Dimeo Thomas Farrelly The Estate of Elizabeth Freeman Friendship Fund Gloria Gaito Glenn Goodwin Nancy Gordon-Seif Lumina Greenway William and Adelaide Harris Edward and Wendy Harvey, Jr. C. Hugh Hildesley Brian and Kris Jones Fjall and Lisa Kasabian, Nordic Designs Michael Kelly George King, Jr. Gerald and Melissa Lavallee Phil and Ellie Loughlin David and Colleen Manuppelli Jennifer Mauran Moriarty’s Fence Company David and Carolyn Moultrop Murray Family Charitable Foundation NAIW dba IAIP of RI Robert Procaccianti Residential Properties, Ltd. Jamin and Stephanie Rice Katherine Richardson Rory Riggs and Margaret Crotty Michael and Diane Robarge
Platinum Champions $5,000 - $9,000 The Aronow Foundation Bafflin Foundation Copper Beech Foundation Belmont Markets Wayne and Bonnie Considine Carolyn Griswold Kurt Jamiel and Mary Healy-Jamiel Chip and Jozy Mainelli Douglas and Linda Rubinstein Subaru New England
Gold Champions $2,500 - $4,999 AAA Northeast Michael and Amy Andreozzi Raymond and Brenda Bolster, II Dr. Michael and Jessica Bradley Alexis DeJoria James Kenneth and Judith Dionne Skip and Deborah Elliott John Harris and Linda Sawyer Edmund Mauro and Karen Adams Mauro Edmund Mauro, III Mews Tavern Arthur and Martha Milot Robert and Amy Potter John Recca and Cathleen Squires Recca Jack Siravo Howard E. Stark Charitable Foundation 20
Richard Rudman and Karen Greenberg Thomas and Cathy Ryan South County Steel Stephen and Barbara Tetzner Toray Plastics, Inc Judi Urquhart Patricia M. Vallee, Groton Ledyard Veterinary Hospital Kevin and Michele Vidmar Karl and Kym Wadensten
Bronze Champions $500 - $999 Sandra Armor Asset Advisors Management Bruce Beaumont and Susan Perrotta Peter and Marilee Bell Kaylyn Caliri Brian and Susan Callori Velma Clinton Duncan Cocroft Eliza Collins Davitt Design Build, Inc. Tony and Goody DeMichele Rodney and Patricia Dernavich Rob and Cathy DiColo James and Susan Ferry Mary Fetherston Nancy Haas Claire Hall Ean and Jamie Hansen Maureen Harkavy Charles and Karen Hurd Janet Innis Linda Kortick Tom Lamb Lichtman Law Office Michael and Sarah Lobdell Eddie Marchand Jill Margolin Christopher and Michelle McManus Navigant Credit Union Thomas and Elizabeth O’Loughlin Theresa O’Toole Jenelle Palmer
Cheryl Pappas Ronald and Lisa Picerne Richard Pike The Pub Joy Purnell John and Nina Richardson Colleen Scott Phyllis Seeba Timothy and Cindy Simonson Austin and Susan Smith Liam Sulllivan Dr. Timothy and Brenda Drury Deborah Tranter and Mathilda Hills Jane Trehy Joan Valade Christopher and Jennifer Walsh Bryn Wetherell and Carol Lea Ours Michael and Susan Winter
Copper Champions $250 - $499 A Quick Tire Service of Wakefield, Inc. Michael Alvarez Ben Avedisian Johnny’s Barkin Bakery Xander Bate Dorsey Beard Matthew Bosgraaf Andrew and Melissa Boss Kelly Brogno Camp Bow Wow Patrick Casey John Clunan and Sarah Carter Clunan Wilfred and Cathy Collette Elizabeth Connors Robert and Anne Considine Contractors Supply Company Kathleen Coupland David and Deborah Crocker James DiPetrillo John Donatelli Feibelman Family Jaine Feibelman Virginia Ferrara Roland Fiore Elizabeth Gagnon Stanton Geer GFWC Women’s Club of South County, Inc. Sandra Goldstein
Laurence McHugh Colleen Gouveia Moulton John Grzebien Carolyn Hedberg Clara Holding Grow Hope Breanne Humphries Andrea Incollingo Tony Jarvis Edith Johnston Sharon Keefe Anthony and Connie Lachowicz Christopher Lisi Claire Mathews Anne Marie McCallig Dawn Melikian-Neff Bethany Murphy Robert and Cynthia Nadolny Narragansett Lions Charities, Inc. North Kingstown Animal Hospital Northup’s Service Center, Inc. Caitlin O’Neill Myra Partyka Perfect Paws Pet Grooming Katherine Pelson Nancy Pottish Robert and Donna Procaccianti Sr. Robert and Colette Rahill Lindsay Reed State of Rhode Island, grant Henry and Jan Rines Kathleen Rorick John Ruscito Middlebridge School Elizabeth Skrobisch Alexandra Slezak Howard and Joanne Smart South County YMCA Natalie Spitalnic Holly Stark Dominick and Denise Stirpe The Sweet Team William and Judy Taft, IV Robert and Nancy Thoresen Sandra Vignali Alfred Vuono Daniel Wall Brian Wolf Elisabeth Wybraniec Michael Young Debbie Zwillinger 21
Business in-kind donations over $250 A.T. Cross Anchor Telecom Arnold Lumber Back 40 Bartending by Dennis Belmont Market Bernard Photography Blue Dory Inn Bombay Flame The Breachway Café Captain Jefferds Inn The Casa Gives Back Charlestown Wine & Spirits Clarke Farms The Coast Guard House Cool Beans Café Crazy Burger Grill & Juice Bar Critter Hut Dove & Distaff The Dunes Club Durkin Cottages Eddies BBQ Flowertyme Forty 1 North Frances Fleets
Individual in-kind donations over $250 Ben Avedisian Xander Bate Susan Bedard Raymond and Brenda Bolster, II Matthew Bosgraaf Andrew and Missy Boss Julia Boss Jamie Briggs Skye Byrne Sarah Carter Clunan Steven Colagiovanni and Gina Perrotta Colagiovanni Anne Considine Wayne and Bonnie Considine Alexis DeJoria James Rodney and Patricia Dernavich Shannon Dunnigan
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Gansett Wraps Geaber’s Liquors George’s of Galilee Giusti Design Gooseneck Vineyards The Greenwich Gallery Giusti Design Gurney’s of Newport Horizon Beverage Company The Independent Inspire Medical Spa & Wellness Center Island Times Steel Band Isoude Jason Citrone Music Mixers Jessica Hagen Fine Arts & Design Johnson Brothers The Mancini Company Manic Training Matunuck Alpaca Matunuck Oyster Bar McLaughlin and Moran The Mews Tavern Millonzi Fine Catering MIXX 99.3 Newport Moondance Productions Narragansett Rubbish Removal Narrow River Kayaks
The Newport Experience O’Neil’s Package Store Ocean State Job Lot Ocean State Laundry Pet Supplies Plus Petco Phil’s Main Street Grille Pier Liquors Point Judith Country Club The Preserve Providence Marriot Downtown Purina Red Sox Foundation Rhode Island Monthly Magazine Sequin of Newport The Siravo Family South County Party Rentals Springbrook Power Washing SRI Newspapers Susan Bedard Photography Take It To The Bridge Tom’s Market Cattering The Towers Wakefield Liquors Weedweavers West Bay Pilates Whalers Brewing Company Window Scapes by Jean Rossi
Jim Durkin The Eacuello Family Deborah Elliott Holley Flagg Brian Fox Lisa Gibson McMahon Ron Gladski John Gobell and Ruth Gutjar-Gobell William and Adelaide Harris John Harris and Linda Sawyer Lisa Heller C. Hugh Hildesley Clara Holding Jesse James Katy Keiffer Sarah Lobdell Steven and Debra Manni Eddie Marchand Theresa O’Toole Robert and Colette Rahil
John Recca and Cathleen Squires Recca Katherine Richardson Anne Mimi Sammis J J Silva The Siravo Family Heidi Stevens Steven and Barbara Tetzner Al and Keith Toney Cynthia Treen Kevin and Michele Vidmar Joan Wheeler Frank Wing Brian Wolf
Animal Rescue Rhode Island’s Mission ARRI rescues abandoned, abused and surrendered animals without geographic limitation. We evaluate, nurture and train them to be adopted as pets in loving homes. ARRI fosters animals following a no-kill philosophy where no animal is ever euthanized because of time, space, breed or humanely treatable conditions, in an environment which is safe, healthy and loving. Central to our mission is our steadfast commitment to enlighten and inspire our community as teachers and advocates supporting animal welfare through humane education. Through the generosity of devoted loyal donors, our compassionate team of trustees, staff and trained volunteers work tirelessly every day delivering our promise. We are dedicated to making a difference for the hundreds of homeless animals we save every year and the loving families who adopt them.
Our Vision To be a role model animal rescue organization highly regarded for its forward-thinking adoption, education and advocacy programs, as well as, its exceptional staff, volunteers and facilities.
ARRI wishes to express our enthusiastic appreciation to the following supporters for their unselfish support:
ARRI wishes to pay tribute to the Siravo Family, Belmont Market and Pier Liquors for their generous and compassionate support!
Wayne and Bonnie Considine Alexis DeJoria -James Michael and Amy Andreozzi Dr. Michael and Jessica Bradley Raymond and Brenda Bolster, II Steven and Debra Manni Dr. Priya Banerjee and David Kreutter, Esq. John Harris and Linda Sawyer
Design: Giusti Design
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Board of Trustees
Staff
Kurt Jamiel, Chair
Michele Vidmar, Executive Director
Robert Procaccianti, Vice Chair
Katherine Richardson, Director of Public Affairs, Development and Education
Jamie Hansen, Treasurer Keri Hague, Esq, Secretary Deborah Elliott Marcia Izzi Sarah Lobdell Jozy Mainelli Nancy Parillo Douglas Rubinstein, Past Chair, 2014 - 2019 Elizabeth Skrobisch
Jennifer Gebar, Shelter Manager Sarah Humphrey, Assistant Shelter Manager Chiara Sherwood, Office Manager Dawn Melikian-Neff, Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Alexander, Animal Care Attendant Alexis Bouchard, Animal Care Attendant Tina Stanciu, Animal Care Attendant Rebecca Krawzik, Animal Care Attendant
Comfort Dog Team Coordinator Colleen Manuppelli
Contracted Trainers Wanda Loedts Keeley Klitz Shorey Lamb Bryan Houle In Memorium: Robert Midwood
Shelter address: 506B Curtis Corner Road, Peace Dale, RI 02879 Mailing address: PO Box 458, Wakefield, RI 02880 Animal/Adoption questions: shelter@animalrescueri.org General inquiries: info@animalrescueri.org Phone: 401-783-7606 www.AnimalRescueRI.org TWITTER: @animalrescueri INSTAGRAM: animalrescueri WEB:
AnimalRescueRI company/animal-rescue-rhode-island
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Founded in 1938, Animal Rescue Rhode Island is a no-kill 501(c)(3) organization committed to the humane welfare and well-being of animals in need. We rescue abandoned, abused, and surrendered animals without geographic limitation. We are solely funded and operated by individual donations, and receive no federal, state, or local government funding.