Category Archives: Pets
K-9 featured in Netflix’s ‘Rescued by Ruby’ euthanized
Rhode Island State Police dog K-9 Ruby was last seen in a visit to the WPRO studio April 8, 2022. She was euthanized after an illness May 13, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (A...
May 16, 2022
New animal shelter takes shape
Groundbreaking ceremonies for a new, tri-town animal control shelter in North Providence April 11, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsA brief groundbreaking ceremony mark...
Apr 11, 2022
26-pound cat tossed from car, in need of new home
Jabba is a morbidly obese, senior cat that was dumped in a local park. Photo by Kim Kalunian, WPRO News. UPDATE: Sadly, on Saturday, September 26, staff at the East Greenwich Animal Protection ...
Sep 22, 2015
4th of July Pet Safety Tips
Wikimedia Commons photo. By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News The Fourth of July is a time of fireworks, parades, cookouts and celebrations for us, but for our pets, it can be overwhelming and downright scary. ...
Jul 02, 2015
Local animal shelter finds home after facing eviction
Puppies at the East Greenwich Animal Protection League. Photo by Kim Kalunian, WPRO News. By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News After a huge outpouring of support, the East Greenwich Animal Protection League (EG...
Apr 03, 2015
Aquarium furniture makes a splash at Jordan’s
One of Something Fishy’s designs for aquarium furniture to be sold in Jordan’s Furniture. Submitted photo. By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News Kurt "The Fish Guy" Harrington is hoping his ne...
Feb 17, 2015
New bill would prohibit leaving hunting, sled dogs outside
By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News Rhode Island state law is leaving certain dogs out in the cold. While current laws prohibit dog owners from leaving their pets tied up or confined outside for extended perio...
Feb 05, 2015
NEWS: House passes bill to ban breed specific legislation
By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would ban breed specific legislation in the state. The bill would prevent cities and town from impleme...
Jun 26, 2013
PETS: Poll finds Americans love dogs, loathe snakes
People love their pets. A new Public Policy Polling survey found out just how much. Image from Wikipedia. WPRO Newsroom Public Policy Polling conducted a nationwide poll about Americans’&n...
Jun 20, 2013
PETS: These birds will make your heart soar
WPRO Newsroom Besides cats, dogs and fish, birds are a popular pet choice. Here are some of the types of birds you can find in your local pet stores. CANARY Canaries can live up to ten years, but are ...
Jun 07, 2013
