Rhode Island Foundation awards $550,000 in grants for 24 animal welfare programs
Uses include low-cost vet care for pets of low-income households, preparing animals for adoption and rehabilitating wildlife The Rhode Island Foundation is awarding $550,000 in grant s to 24 animal welfare program s across the state. The funding will support a range of services including providing reduced-cost veterinary care for Pet s of low-income households, preparing Animals for adoption and rehabilitating injured wildlife. “Our grants are where the generosity of our donors and the dedication of animal welfare organizations meet,” said Adrian Bonéy, program officer for the Foundation’s Program for Animal Welfare (PAW). “These grants support the care of animals in shelters, underwrite veterinary services and subsidize spay and neuter procedures for pets owned by low-income households, as well as preparing shelter animals for adoption and delivering humane education.” Among the organizations receiving grants are Animal Rescue Rhode Island in South Kingstown...