Mar
1
to May 1

SAY CHEESE! PET PHOTO CONTEST

Do you have a favorite photo of your pet(s) to share? Enter by May 1, 2021 for a chance to have your favorite pet(s) featured on our all-occasion donation and greeting cards.

CONTEST RULES:

Family Pet Advocates is holding a photo contest fundraiser from March 1 to May 1, 2021.  To enter, please e-mail your favorite pet photo in jpg format (higher resolutions reproduce better for printing), list Photo Contest in the subject line and email to familypetadvocates@gmail.com, or send prints no larger than 5” X 7” to Family Pet Advocates, P.O. Box 194, Tiverton, RI 02878.  Please include your name & phone number.   It is suggested that a $10 donation be sent for each entry.  Checks should be made out to “Family Pet Advocates”, or donations may be made via our website or Facebook page.  Entries must be received by May 1, 2021.  Please do not include any photos with people. Copyrighted photos, photos showing people, or photos which contain inappropriate subject matter will be automatically disqualified.  Family Pet Advocates is not responsible for lost or misdirected photos. Photo contest winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. Winners will be notified by phone and/or email & their photos will be featured on all-occasion greeting cards which will be available on our website. Winners will receive a set of greeting cards and a pet prize package.  Participants agree to allow Family Pet Advocates to use their photos without additional compensation. 

All proceeds will help to keep pets and their people together.

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PET SUPPLY DRIVE
Feb
8
to Feb 21

PET SUPPLY DRIVE

L.I.F.E., Inc.’s CommuniCare Program is hosting a pet supply drive for Family Pet Advocates beginning Saturday, February 8 through Friday, February 21, 2020. Items collected will be distributed to families in need in Tiverton and Little Compton, RI. We will expand our reach as more resources become available. If you know of a family in need, please visit our website for more information on our program. Family Pet Advocates is a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization. Items may be dropped off at the following locations: Amicable Church, 3736 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI; Coastal Roasters, 1791 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI; Courtyardsltd, 3980 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI; Domina's Agway, 1348 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI; L.I.F.E., Inc., 490 Metacom Ave., Bristol, RI; Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave., Tiverton, RI; and Tom's Market, 492 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI.

Our most needed items are small to medium sized bags of dry cat and dog food, cat litter and canned dog and cat food.

Thank you to all of the area businesses who agreed to serve as drop off locations and to all of those donating to help to keep pets with their people when they need each other most!

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Art 4 Paws Fundraiser
Aug
3
11:00 AM11:00

Art 4 Paws Fundraiser

Courtyards Ltd. and BankNewport are sponsoring a Art 4 Paws Show to benefit Family Pet Advocates at Courtyards, 3980 Main Rd. in Tiverton, RI on Saturday, August 3 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (rain date, Sunday, August 4, 12-5 PM).   The event will feature an eclectic array of pet themed artwork created by New England artists and artisans which will be available for purchase. Half of the proceeds from the sales will benefit Family Pet Advocates and half will go to the artist.  Silent Auction items will be up for bid at the art show and local musicians will perform during the event. Children's activities will be held throughout the day. 

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PET SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION
Jul
17
12:00 PM12:00

PET SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION

Family Pet Advocates is holding a pet supply distribution day on Wednesday, July 17 from noon to 3:00 pm at Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave., Tiverton, RI. The event is not affiliated with the Tiverton Public Library. Tiverton and Little Compton, RI residents in need of assistance are welcome to stop by to pick up pet food and/or supplies for their animals. Dry and canned pet food will be available on a first come, first serve basis. An ID showing proof of residency will be required and forms may be filled out in advance or at the time of pick up.

Family Pet Advocates asks that those families whose pets are on restricted diets (grain free, urinary health, etc.) and those who need specific supplies (cat litter, scoops, leashes, collars, etc.) request those items in advance. Pet parents may fill out an application for assistance prior to the distribution day which can be found at https://www.familypetadvocates.org/pet-supplies, or they can contact Family Pet Advocates by email familypetadvocates@gmail.com or phone 401-297-1426 with questions or requests.
Family Pet Advocates, a 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated to providing the resources for low-income, elderly and disabled individuals that will allow them to keep their family pets safe and healthy at home and out of shelters whenever feasible. Local residents are encouraged to share this information with their neighbors in need who may not have access to computers or newspapers. Delivery is available for those without transportation.

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