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RISPCA says over half of rescued Woonsocket cats have been transferred to fosters, shelter
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (136+ words) by GINO DE ANGELIS, NBC 10 NEWS WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) " The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said that 55 of the 100 cats that were rescued from a home in Woonsocket in February were transferred to foster homes or…...
Local rescue builds snow-proof 'potty fort' for pup during Blizzard of 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (26+ words) Local rescue builds snow-proof 'potty fort' for pup during Blizzard of 2026WJAR Local rescue builds snow-proof 'potty fort' for pup during Blizzard of 2026...
'Overwhelming filth': 26 dogs, 1 cat found dead in Michigan home, police say
1+ week, 6+ day ago (377+ words) by COURTNEY BENNETT | WSMH/WEYI FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WSMH/WEYI) " Authorities said more than 80 animals were found living and dead inside a Michigan home, prompting an ongoing investigation and leaving an animal shelter in what officials described as crisis mode....
Veterinarian hopes rescue of 100 cats will 'help save other animals"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (368+ words) by DEVIN BATES, NBC 10 NEWS WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) " After nearly 100 cats were rescued from a Woonsocket apartment, a local veterinarian is calling on responsible pet owners to help, and hopes a rescue of this magnitude could help save other pets living…...
Up to 100 cats rescued from Woonsocket home
2+ week, 6+ day ago (200+ words) by SCOTT ALLEN, NBC 10 NEWS The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said Friday that it was helping Woonsocket Animal Control rescue as many as 100 cats from a home. The RISPCA did not release the address…...
Animal Rescue Rhode Island puppy featured on Puppy Bowl
3+ week, 4+ day ago (110+ words) Animal Rescue Rhode Island puppy featured on Puppy Bowl'WJAR Animal Rescue Rhode Island puppy featured on Puppy Bowl by NBC 10 NEWS SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) " Animal Rescue Rhode Island said that one of its shelter puppies was featured during the Puppy…...
Missing for 4 years, cat reunited with family after snowstorm rescue
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (22+ words) Missing for 4 years, cat reunited with family after snowstorm rescue'WJAR Missing for 4 years, cat reunited with family after snowstorm rescue...
Family finds cat after house fire in New Bedford
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (89+ words) by GINO DE ANGELIS NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) " The family whose house caught fire on Topham Street in New Bedford on Dec. 30, 2025 said they had found their lost cat. The family sent a picture of the cat, named Echo, to…...
10 cats rescued from Central Falls home ready for adoption
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (365+ words) CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) " Some of the cats that Rhode Island SPCA rescued from a building in Central Falls are ready to be adopted. On Nov. 3, 46 cats and four dogs were found living in unlivable conditions with no food and water....
Dozens of animals rescued from Central Falls home connected with woman's death
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (271+ words) The Rhode Island SPCA said it picked up around 40 abandoned animals from the Central Street home. (Rhode Island SPCA) CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) " The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said Monday that dozens of animals were…...