PAWS NY

PAWS NY Launches Pet Pantry and Distributes 3,900 Pounds of Pet Food!

rachel — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:43:04 +0000

We are pleased to announce the launch of our PAWS NY Pet Pantry! Thanks to a very generous donation from the City of New York and Citymeals-on-Wheels, we have received 3,900 pounds of pet food! Volunteers are delivering the food this week to New Yorkers in need. A huge thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers who have helped to make this happen!

PAWS NY Mentioned in Rover.com Press Release Announcing NYC Launch!

rachel — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:28:50 +0000

Rachel Herman, PAWS NY Founder and Executive Director, was quoted in partner company Rover.com’s press release announcing their New York City Launch. Click here to see the press release.

Rover.com is an online service that connects dog owners with local dog sitters, and we are excited to be partnering with them!

PAWS NY Receives Pivotal Two Year Grant from Amie’s Place Foundation

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:35:47 +0000

Click here for the full press release announcing the grant!

New York, NY, December 30, 2011 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS NY) today announces that Amie’s Place Foundation has awarded them a game-changing two- year Grant of $150,000. This new partnership will allow PAWS NY to make the transition from an all-volunteer management group to a professionally funded and managed nonprofit organization.

This Grant will be used to hire PAWS NY’s founder, Rachel Herman, as its first full-time staff person. Ms. Herman will assume responsibilities as Executive Director starting January 5, 2012. With her full-time leadership and support from the Grant, PAWS NY will significantly expand its cornerstone Housecall Program.

Through the Housecall Program, dedicated volunteers visit New York City residents facing both physical and financial hardships. By providing simple pet care assistance, such as dog walking, provision of food and water, litter box maintenance, and transportation to and from veterinary appointments, PAWS NY ensures its clients will keep their pets and continue to benefit from the human-animal bond.

When asked about PAWS NY’s service, client Arnold J. explains, “It really means a lot to me…I’m not able to take [my dog] out every day…PAWS really came along at the right time and helped me a lot.” Arnold’s volunteer Linda adds, “I would never want to imagine any situation that would bring these two apart. I’m just really thrilled to be a part of something that allows them to stay together and stay a family.”

Thanks to this extraordinary support and recognition from Amie’s Place Foundation, PAWS NY can fulfill its mission to help people by helping pets.

Tickets on Sale for PAWS NY Annual Event!

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:33:44 +0000

Join us for our annual PAWS NY event on Sunday, November 20th, 2011 from 4 to 7 pm at our best location yet: SLATE! With your ticket purchase, you will receive delicious hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, and a chance to win one of our fabulous packages! You will also have an opportunity to play ping pong and enter a variety of billiard competitions. You won’t want to miss it! Please help us make a difference in the lives of people and their pets!

PAWS NY Featured on BtC4Animals.com

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:31:37 +0000

PAWS NY founder and president, Rachel Herman, was recently interviewed by Kim Clune at Be the Change for Animals, and Kim’s wonderful article was published today! You can read the article here BtC4Animals.com

Volunteer, Donate, Collaborate: A Video Highlighting PAWS NY

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:27:59 +0000

PAWS NY is excited to release this video, which highlights its mission and a few of its amazing clients and volunteers. Please watch this video and share with your friends and family. A very special thank you to PES Group for donating their time and services.

PAWS NY – A Day in the Park, Happy Hour and a Raffle with Great Prizes!

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:25:57 +0000

Come to our first official PAWS NY Happy Hour at The Local 269! For every drink you purchase, The Local 269 is generously donating 20% to PAWS NY. So come on down, have some drinks and do something good while you are at it! The more the merrier – tell your friends! Please also feel free to stop by and say hello to PAWS NY during the afternoon as well between 11 am and 4 pm in Tompkins Square Park. Meet some of our amazing clients, their beloved pets, and learn more about our organization. We are looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

Amazing Raffle – Tickets only $5 We are raffling off great prizes, including a $100 gift certificate to Bowlmor, a $20 gift card plus coffee and granola from The Grey Dog Cafe, and a $50 Petco gift card! To purchase a raffle ticket, please on the link below. Winners will be selected at the happy hour on Saturday the 14th, although winners do not need to be present to win. Tickets are only $5 each, and you can purchase as many as you’d like!

Staten Island Yankees Will Dedicate its Friday Night Game on July 8th to PAWS NY – Portion of Ticket Sales Goes Directly to PAWS NY

admin — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:24:37 +0000

The Staten Island Yankees are rallying around nonprofit organization Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS NY) by dedicating its Friday night game, The Staten Island Yankees vs. The Connecticut Tigers, on July 8, 2011, at 7pm EST, to PAWS NY. The Staten Island Yankees want to help raise awareness of PAWS NY’s mission to keep individuals suffering from terminal illnesses, disabilities, or other debilitating hardships together with their beloved pets among local baseball fans. Tickets for this special Staten Island Yankees PAWS NY fundraiser are $20 each and only available by contacting Rachel Herman at (917) 733-2170 or Rachel.Herman@pawsny.org. Tickets can also be purchased directly through the PAWS NY website by clicking here.

Each ticket includes: one game seat, one hot dog and soda voucher, one limited edition baseball cap, a massive fireworks display, and a game-day program. Following the game, kids under the age of 12 years will also be able to run the bases for free. “We are thrilled to gain recognition and support from The Staten Island Yankees team. This is the first time we are partnering with a sports team and we hope it’s just the beginning,” said Rachel Herman.

“Emotional Support Dogs” for New Yorkers in Need

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:22:19 +0000

An article was published today in The New York Post about the healing power of pets for people in need. Click here to read more!

Groupon Featuring PAWS NY January 5th through 7th!

admin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:21:17 +0000

We are so pleased to announce a partnership with Groupon here in NYC. Through this partnership, Groupon subscribers will be encouraged to make an $11 donation to PAWS NY. In order for the donations to be processed, we need to raise at least $500 by this Friday.

We need your help! Please consider making a small but important $11 donation to PAWS NY through the Groupon promotion to help us reach our goal, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. This is an amazing opportunity and we thank you for being a part of its success. When you receive your Groupon email or go to the Groupon homepage, the PAWS NY information will be in the sponsorship section on the bottom left of the page. Please click here to see the PAWS NY Groupon deal!