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About us

Find out who we are and what we do
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Our Organization

Welcome to the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA, the 3rd oldest humane organization in the United States. At 140 years old, we are the only non-profit animal rescue organization in the state of Rhode Island that is legally able to investigate and prosecute animal cruelty cases. We are a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of 15 members who serve without compensation.

The RISPCA is charged with the sole purpose of protecting animal life in all situations that might endanger them. We are dedicated to crusading for the rights and welfare of all animals, great and small, through legal, educational, legislative and investigative means. We are strongly committed to ending pet overpopulation, the leading cause of death to sheltered animals.

Along with operating a full shelter that is home to over 100 cats, dogs and other domestic animals each day, community involvement is also a part of our mission. We offer medical attention for the pets of many impoverished, disabled and elderly individuals who otherwise could not afford to care for them through the Marvin Fund. We provide Humane Education programs for local schools, youth and adult groups free of charge, and provide pet assisted therapy programs to local nursing homes and hospitals. We also collect food for needy families in our state through our annual “Almost Free Rabies Clinic.”

As a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that receives no local, state or federal funding, and is not affiliated with the ASPCA or its donations, the RISPCA relies solely on community support from friends and businesses.

Thanks to your support, we have continued to “Speak for Those Who Cannot Speak for Themselves” for over 140 years.

The RISPCA is a thriving community of staff members, volunteers, supporters and the animals in our care. We welcome and thank you for your involvement!

Meet The Team

Edward Watson
Edward Watson

Chief Vet

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Liz MacFerson
Liz MacFerson

Shelter Owner

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Jasmine Foster
Jasmine Foster

Leading Volunteer

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What People Say

Straight to the goal!

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Jourdan Sparks
Get A Pet Magazine
Great work!

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Michael Michaelson
Protect the Animal Society
I’m happy to be a part of this!

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Phill McKormac
Zoologist
Amazing team!

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Alise Murray
Animal Journal

Our Goals

Adoption Services 83%
Animal Protection 91%
Spay/Neuter Programs 74%
Humane Education 64%
Return of lost pets to families 95%

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