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1. Forgotten Felines
Felines here
are never
forgotten
This wonderful place is still going strong and has found homes for dozens of deserving kitties in the last few months. Unfortunately because of irresponsible owners, there seems to be an endless supply of cats in need of…More »
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2/6/2009 First to Review
Want a kitten or better yet have a desire to bring a beautiful adult cat into your life? This is the… Read more »
2. Valley Shore Animal Welfare League Inc
To find
the love
of your
life
A no kill animal shelter located conveniently on Rt. 145. Easy to find if you pay attention and watch for the little sign. They have lots of dogs, cats and occasional some other critters and even though it's not an…More »
3. Crazy Walter
That boy
was never
right in
the head
Crazy Walter died today. He was our very special cat. He was about 18 years old and he first found us when he was only 6 months old. He was part of our family for a long time.
A friend that owns a garage noticed…More »
4. Umbra
Nobody
wanted
her
She was our Chatte Noire. Darker than a shadow in the night. A kitty nobody wanted. A stray that my aunt found and took pity on. My aunt was a crazy cat lady and took in many strays, fed them, gave them medical attention and was…More »
5. Raptor Weekend
Falcons
hawks
and
owls
Rhode Island has lots of birds of prey. Ospreys, with their nests in strange places, diving into the ocean for fish. Hawks, agile and swift, swooping down for prey by the side of highways. Mysterious owls, apparitions of the…More »
6. West Shore Animal Clinic
A great
place
for the
creatures
One of our kitties has been sick this last week and West Shore has been so nice. There seem to really be concerned. Dr. Herbert actually calls us daily and asks us how Ignis ( our very bad cat), is doing. We've had lots…More »
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5/14/2009
A great place to bring your dog or cat. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable but also… Read more »
7. Manisses Animal Farm
A place
to see
some
critters
Manisses Animal Farm is a little place where people on Block Island can go to see some animals. It's absolutely free and located in the back of the Manisses Hotel, a fantastic place to stay.
Not just the usual goats,…More »
8. Islandog
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5666
A place
to spoil
your creatures
Islandog is a small store that has gone to the dogs. Literally. However it's not just dogs but also kitties and even humans. A store for anyone who shares their home with a non human creature or perhaps knows someone…More »
9. Petco
if
you
have
hairballs
I'll admit it, my cats have hairballs. And since they have lots of hair, they have lots of hairballs. The vet recommended Science Diet Hairball Control and it definitely seems to work in somewhat eliminating the constant…More »
10. Coggeshall Farm Museum
Some
very
friendly
critters
Coggleshall Farm is an active, working farm and museum that uses actually historic structures, archaic skills and original plants and animals to reproduce and represent what a agrarian life and farm from around 1800 in…More »
11. West Hartford Puppy Center and Aquarium
Going
to
the
dogs
This store has been around for a least several decades. Use to be a pretty dumpy looking joint but fairly recently they decided to give the whole place a face lift. Definitely looks much better now, in fact it looks like a whole new…More »
12. Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
A place
that cares
about creatures.
One of our kitties was losing weight and our normal vet was having difficulty determining the exactly reason so he recommended that we take Ignis here. He ended up having an abdominal ultrasound and a consultation…More »
13. Maya Books & Music
Old books
and
lazy dogs
Yes indeedy, I love used bookstores. Barnes & Noble and Borders are great for a specific item but there is nothing like browsing through a cool, old bookstore. Especially one with a big. stinky dog laying right in the middle…More »
14. Black Dog the
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 245-0855
Lots
of
Black
Dogs
The first Black Dog General Store opened in Vineyard Haven on Martha's Vineyard back in 1992. Over the years it quietly become a very popular tourist attraction and hordes of visitors could be seen leaving the island proudly…More »
15. Norman Bird Sanctuary
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-2577
Categories:
Animal Shelters,
Venues & Event Spaces,
Hiking
A very cool place
especially
in the snow
The Norman Bird Sanctuary has 300 acres of a wide variety of terrain. Ponds, streams, woods, fields, and lots of boulders and rocky ledges. Even some impressive views of the ocean and salt marshes.
It was…More »
16. Flying Horses
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 693-9481
Categories:
Amusement Parks,
Local Flavor,
Arcades
Some
very
old
horses
A great place to be on a summer night in Oak Bluffs. They claim it is the oldest carousel in the country but I do believe I have heard that from several other carousels. It doesn't really matter, it is old, cool looking and in a…More »
17. Aardvark Antiques
A
different
perspective
If you enjoy strange or bizarre things, It just can't get any cooler than Aardvark Antiques. The owner has been called an urban archaeologist. That's an euphemism for junk collector. But incredibly cool junk.
Where the hell does…More »
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1/23/2009 First to Review
For something
a bit
different
Wow, wow and then wow again. What a great place Want a 20 foot high… Read more »
18. Petsmart
A place
to spoil
the creatures
When into this store a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised. It was larger than it looked from the outside and even had a groomer and the Banfield hospital inside.
Lots of different fishes, birds and some cool looking…More »
19. Peabody Museum of Natural History
Deinonychus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and on it goes. If you like dinosaurs this is about as good as it gets. The place where John Ostrum, O.C. March, Rudolph Zallinger and the boys started it all. It's a who's who of Paleontology and it keeps…More »
20. Reigning Cats & Dogs
A
store
for
the
creatures
A store for cats and dogs. Actually it's for the owners of spoiled cats and dogs. My cats don't seem to care for expensive toys or games, they are most contented and excited about a grocery bag or a bottle top to play with.
…More »
21. Newport Exploration Center Aquarium
Blue lobster
jelly fish
and stinky
The Exploration Center Aquarium is a small place that zillions of people probably pass by without even noticing. That's because it's in a great location right on Easton Beach with beautiful views and lots of other…More »
22. Cold Noses
A
place
to
spoil
your
creatures
This is a store dedicated to dogs and cats. A beautiful location right by the water, it is filled with all types of ways to spoil your pet. Lots of edible things like gourmet dog biscuits and treats to spoil the beast and…More »
23. Rustic Rides Farms Inc
Horses
and
ocean
I have to admit I have an uneasy relationship with horses. Exactly why would I want to get on the back of a thousand pound animal with the intellectual capabilities of a rutabaga?
Horses are members of the order Perissodactyla and have…More »
24. Green Animals Topiary Gardens
Thomas and Alice Brayton
must have been
very unusual
and very cool.
Thomas bought a beautiful Victorian estate over looking Narragansett Bay in 1872. Nothing unusual about that, this was the time when very rich people were buying or building huge…More »
25. Bar Harbor Whale Museum
Educational,
interesting,,
fun,
and free
A small, rather unassuming looking place from the outside, this is the type of building where you step in the door and go "wow!" Even the most oblivious observer will find it difficult to miss the whales…More »
26. Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-3870
Paper moon
plastic flower
who walks
the wild woods?
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island has been around since 1897 and is the third oldest Audubon Society in the country. It was actually started to help stop the destruction of wild birds for the…More »
27. Book Barn
Books
Cats
Life
is Good
Book Barn has expanded since I've last been here. More books, more sheds and very importantly more cats.
Lots of kitties, walking, napping, washing and laying on the books. Very friendly but they know this is their home and…More »
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1/30/2009
I love books and I love cats, so this place is like heaven for me. The name Book Barn is appropriate… Read more »
28. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Turtles
trails
and a
blind owl
Pequotsepos is a combination zoo, museum, nature center and hiking area. There certainly is a lot to see and do here between the cool animals, nature exhibits, outdoor displays and ten miles of hiking trials.
The star…More »
29. Morris Farm
A
place
for
veggies.
It's the time of year that Morris Farm is literally blooming with flowers. All kind of plants are hanging around just waiting for your garden or house.
They also have tons of veggies waiting to be planted.. Many varieties of…More »
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2/17/2009 First to Review
A huge farm that has been around for a long time, they have a great stand right on Warwick Ave.… Read more »
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Warwick, RI
Yelping SinceDecember 2008
Things I Lovemath, science, cats, early music, yaking, biking, hiking
Find Me InCold, windy places
My HometownThe ocean
When I'm Not Yelping...Pondering the duality of particles
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI go to a lot of unusual places
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadWhere is everybody? 50 solutions to the Fermi Paradox.
My First ConcertThe Who
My Favourite MovieThree Women, Blade Runner
My Last Meal On EarthA big rutabaga.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love cats and saying the word rutabaga
Most Recent DiscoveryYelp could be so much better
Current CrushMy wife and kitties