WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) is mourning the loss of its beloved animal ambassador Slinky the ferret.
The RISPCA announced in a social media post that Slinky passed away peacefully on Tuesday. He was nearly 10 years old.
Slinky spent his last weekend at the shelter surrounded by volunteers and staff, who spoiled him with a brand-new ball pit and gave him his favorite snacks, which included coconut oil, popcorn, whipped cream and vanilla pudding…