Become a Humane Hero and be a part of the magic of changing lives!   

In honor of the 10th anniversary of our state-of-the-art shelter, we invite you to become a HUMANE HERO by contributing just $10 each month as a monthly donor. 

As a HERO, you'll cover the yearly cost of a cage or kennel for a cat or dog.

Since opening our current building in 2015, more than 5,000 animals have walked out our doors and into loving homes with their new families. That's been possible only because you care.

Come on a tour with us at our shelter and see firsthand what being a Humane Hero is all about.

Click HERE to watch our TOUR VIDEO. 

We're thrilled to share that Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI) has been named Best Animal Shelter in South County for 2025 by Rhode Island Monthly—our 12th consecutive win!

This incredible honor reflects our team’s passion, your ongoing support, and our shared commitment to giving every animal a chance at a new life.

A warm welcome to our new on-site volunteers joining ARRI this June: Jordan, Liz, Mary, Maya, Michael, and Rose. We are so thrilled to have you!

Thank you for dedicating your time to ARRI and the welfare of our animals!

Please register for our next ZOOM volunteer orientation to be held June 28th.  Register HERE 

To learn more about becoming an Event Ambassador, please go HERE.

Thank you so much for introducing us to Jan, who now goes by Olive! She is the best pup and has been adjusting very well in her new home. Olive won all the hearts at her first vet visit as well!

Olive has been gaining more and more confidence each day and now happily takes us exploring. From being shy about walking up the stairs on her first day she has gone to bounding up them when we get back home from our walks. She loves her couch and bed, and loves to give us hugs and kisses.

We are so happy to have Olive in our lives and hope to give her the best life possible!

Best,
Dhwani & Paul

Sponsoring Bark on the Beach isn’t just great exposure, it’s a meaningful way to align with a mission-driven organization that’s all about compassion, community, and care for animals in need.

Will you join us as a sponsor and help make our 14th Annual Bark on the Beach our most successful event yet?  To learn more email us at events@animalrescueri.org. 

Hi, I’m Robin!

I’m 1 year old, 40 pounds, and full of love.

I may be a retired mama, but I’m just getting started with my best life. I’m a water-loving, tail-wagging, sunshine-soaking girl who can’t resist a splash during my walks. When the breeze hits just right, I close my eyes and smile—life is so good.

I love other dogs, I’m cool with cats, and I get super excited to meet new people (my tail goes wild!). I’m the perfect mix of adventure buddy and snuggle bug, and I can’t wait to find a family to call my own.

Think we’re a match?
Come meet me at www.animalrescueri.org!

Bella

Bella has taken a new name of “Sweetums”. She is a love bug and loves to be petted at every chance she gets. She fell asleep on my lap the other day to my delight and my sons’ jealousy.  Her morning trills fills us with happiness. When we play, she is so gentle with her nibbling and claws.

Her personality comes out more and more everyday and we are so happy that she is settling in and is more comfortable with us.  We are still waiting for her to be fine with being picked up, but we have time. Thank you so much for everything your organization does to allow pets to be rehomed and loved. 

Tim