Welcome to August e-tails!

Our monthly newsletter is dedicated to sharing the heart of Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI). E-tails features inspiring success stories, happy updates from our shelter, and meaningful ways you can get involved.

From uplifting tales of hope to upcoming events, this is your inside look at the lives you help to change every day.

There are so many ways to SHINE for homeless pets this summer. Whether you make a one-time gift, become a monthly donor, volunteer, foster, adopt, follow us on social media, or attend an event, your support helps pets in need get the care, love, and second chances they deserve.

S = Shine a Light on Homeless Pets
H = Help Give Hope
I = Invest in Their Future
N = New Homes Needed
E = Every Action Matters

Explore the opportunities below and find the perfect way to SHINE for homeless pets this summer!

Join Animal us for Bark on the Beach 2026, our annual one-mile walk-a-thon benefiting homeless animals in need. Held at Narragansett Town Beach, this fun, family-friendly event welcomes animal lovers and their dogs for a morning of walking, fundraising, food, prizes, and community.

Every dollar raised provides food, medical care, training, enrichment, and shelter for the more than 500 animals ARRI cares for each year.

Registration is now open! Join us and make a difference, one step at a time. 

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. 

We're excited about our fundraising incentives for Bark on the Beach.  

Fundraising rewards—including our official Bark on the Beach T-shirt, Level 99 Team Experience, and other incentive prizes- are awarded as you reach fundraising milestones. 

Touchdown for Tails! 

Raise $240 or more by September 10, and receive two tickets to ARRI's Suite Experience at the URI Rams v. Towson football game on November 14.

Enjoy premium suite seating, complimentary food and beverages, and a fun day cheering on the Rams! (Available to the first 15 participants who raise $240 or more)

Details:
September 13th, 2026
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Narragansett Town Beach
39 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI 

Pawpalooza is a community-driven initiative that brings together local businesses, animal lovers, and generous supporters like you to help the animals at ARRI. It’s more than just a fundraiser; it’s a way to strengthen our community and make a lasting impact for the animals in our care.

This summer, you can support ARRI while investing in your own well-being! Visit Be the Change Nutrition at 1130 Ten Rod Road, Building D, Room 302, North Kingstown, RI. During July, August, and September, Be the Change Nutrition will donate to ARRI for every client who receives nutrition counseling. It's a meaningful way to prioritize your health while providing second chances for homeless pets.

Want to learn more and hold a Pawpalooza event?

Get involved today! Contact us at:
development@animalrescueri.org
401‑783‑7606 ext. 103

A few days after we shared Misu's story, something wonderful happened.

His future family saw his post, fell in love with him through the screen, and came to meet him the very next day. It didn't take long to see that it was the perfect match. Before the end of the week, Misu was on his way home.

After everything he'd been through, from being surrendered, to an unexpected health scare, to the stress of shelter life, this gentle boy finally got the fresh start he deserved.

Away from the shelter, Misu settled in surprisingly quickly. His new family tells us he's doing wonderfully, and every photo they send makes us smile a little bigger. He looks relaxed, content, and so very loved, still rolling on his back constantly.

Watching animals like Misu leave the shelter and truly blossom in a home is one of the greatest reminders of why we do what we do. Sometimes, all they need is the right environment and someone willing to give them a chance.

Thank you to everyone who shared Misu's story. Because of you, the right people found him. 

Congrats to Misu and his new family!

Your Legacy, Their Future

August is Make-A-Will Month, a thoughtful reminder to protect what matters most and consider the impact you want to leave behind.

By including ARRI in your estate plans or making a gift through stocks, mutual funds, IRAs, donor-advised funds, or other assets, you can provide shelter, medical care, and second chances for homeless pets for years to come.

A gift today can save lives. A legacy gift can shape the future.

Learn more about joining the Forever Friends Circle and creating a lasting impact for homeless pets.  Email jconrady@animalrescueri.org to learn more. 

Meet Luna! 

Luna has been patiently waiting for her forever home since arriving at ARRI in early May, and we think it's time this special girl got the spotlight she deserves.

After spending some time in foster, Luna is back at the shelter and more than ready to find her family. Her foster family affectionately nicknamed her "Piglet," and they absolutely fell in love with her.

They described Luna as a wonderful work-from-home companion who also loves long walks in the woods, playing ball, and curling up on the couch for movie nights. She's house-trained, crate-trained, knows several commands, and is eager to keep learning. She especially enjoys being close to her people and has a sweet habit of gathering stray socks and following her family around the house.

Luna has been waiting since May for someone to see what her foster family already knows. We hope her person is out there, ready to give this deserving girl the home she's been waiting for.

Luna can be a little shy when meeting new people, so she's looking for a patient, calm home that will give her the time she needs to settle in. Her foster family believes she'd thrive with another dog and in a quieter household.

Above all else, they wanted us to know this:

"She is incredibly affectionate and loving, and a great snuggler."

To meet Luna, call us at 401-783-7606, x 105, or complete an adoption questionnaire today. 

Adoptable Butter Bean