Warwick's Cause for Paws Classic Car Show Cancelled For 2021

WARWICK, RI — An annual classic automobile event that raises money for the Warwick Animal Shelter will take a pause this year because the founder and director is experiencing health issues.

Ruth Napolitano, organizer of the Cause for Paws Classic Car Show, says she must cancel the fundraising event for 2021 because she is undergoing major surgery next week. Generally, the car show takes place the second week in June.

"In 2007, I founded the Cause for Paws Classic Car Show to raise much-needed funds for the homeless animals at the Warwick Animal Shelter," Napolitano wrote. "This fundraiser has been critically important for the continued top-notch care of homeless and abandoned animals as well as an opportunity for our animal-loving community to come together.

Napolitano said the classic car show is the largest fundraiser of the year for the animal shelter.

"Life has been challenging for all of us including shelter animals throughout this pandemic but I believe the future looks bright! We will overcome these obstacles that have been placed in our path and look forward to planning an amazing event for our devoted community next year," Napolitano wrote. "So please stand by a little longer - we cannot wait to see you the second week of June 2022 and share this fantastic event with you.

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Napolitano expressed her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has shown their support this year.

Those who wish to donate to Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter may do so at this link.