Marvin was relinquished to the shelter twice in his life and knows what it is like to live on the other side of the tracks. He also knows the feeling of loneliness, having lived in a cement cage with little human or animal interaction.

For Marvin, his second chance came on November 1, 2002 when he was adopted by Dr. E.J. Finocchio. The "Marvin Fund” was established in hopes of giving others in need of food, shelter or medical attention a second chance too.

The Marvin Fund has helped defray medical costs for sick and injured animals whose elderly and disabled owners could not afford them. The fund has helped countless numbers of injured animals found on the road, abandoned in dumpsters or left at our door get a second chance.

To date, The Marvin Fund has helped over 1,300 animals and people get a second chance.

Because the RISPCA never turns away any animal in need, we often find sick and injured pets left at our shelter. If you would like to help us defray the costs of medical care by sponsoring an animal in need, please mail donations to:
The Marvin Fund
c/o RISPCA
186 Amaral Street
Riverside, RI 02915

To learn more about The Marvin Fund and the down on his luck Labrador who overcame loneliness, homelessness and living with a disability to become an inspiration to animals and humans alike, please visit: www.marvinfund.org