East Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded a $58,000 grant to the R.I. Community Pet Project in East Providence. The funding will be used to provide veterinary care exclusively for the pets of people who receive governmental financial assistance.
“Many of the pets that are brought in will ultimately need treatments that require a more intense surgical or dental procedure of some type. Most of the funding will cover the cost of consumable surgical supplies necessary to successfully treat these conditions,” said Dr. Hank Wietsma, the Project’s president.
The organization offers a full array of services to ensure and maintain the health of Rhode Island pets, including wellness checks, vaccines, sick appointments, dental cleanings, radiology and ultrasounds…