News and Press Releases

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Runner Spotlight: Clare

October 28, 2024

Today’s Runner Spotlight is Clare Sheedy, who will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon in November. Clare is a graduate student at Columbia University who loves animals and can’t wait to run the marathon to support PAWS NY! Read more about Clare in her Q&A below! Why did you decide…

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PAWS on the Drew Barrymore Show!

October 22, 2024

What an honor! On October 10th, our Founder/Executive Director, Rachel Herman, was named a “Drew Gooder” on The Drew Barrymore Show. When asked about how PAWS NY provides care for guardians who need support, Rachel said, “we provide physical pet care for individuals who are going through hard time. As…

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Runner Spotlight: Michelle

October 15, 2024

Today’s Runner Spotlight is Michelle Mayakis, who will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon in November. Michelle is a 2026 DVM candidate at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She loves helping animals in need, and she’s extremely excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission.…

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Runner Spotlight: Glenn

September 11, 2024

Today’s Runner Spotlight is about Glenn, who will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon in November. Glenn is a veterinarian who loves to help people and animals in need, and he’s extremely excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. Read more about Glenn in his Q&A below!…

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Runner Spotlight: Amanda L

August 13, 2024

Today’s Runner Spotlight is about another Amanda, Amanda L, who will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon in November. As someone who has always had pets and loved animals, Amanda is excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. Read more about Amanda in her Q&A below: What is…

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Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Continues to Support PAWS NY

August 13, 2024

Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, a long-time funder of PAWS NY, has once again awarded a grant to the organization. This $7,500 gift will provide funds to help support PAWS NY’s mission of keeping people together with their pets. Thank you to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS for your continued support!

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A Kinder World Foundation Awards Grant to PAWS NY

August 13, 2024

A Kinder World Foundation, which has supported PAWS NY for several years, has once again awarded the organization a generous grant. The grant will support the continued expansion of PAWS NY’s Housecall Program, with a particular focus on volunteer recruitment and training in the outer boroughs. “A Kinder World Foundation has…

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Runner Spotlight: Amanda

July 16, 2024

Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Amanda, who will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon in November–her second marathon! As someone who has always had pets and loved animals, Amanda is excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. Read more about Amanda in her Q&A below: What…

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PAWS NY Receives $11,100 from RedRover

July 16, 2024

RedRover has provided PAWS NY a generous $11,100 Safe Housing grant to help domestic violence survivors and their pets. The grant will provide crucial funding to ensure New York survivors will be able to keep their beloved pets safe by their side. Thank you RedRover!  

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PAWS NY Receives $9,000 from Marble Collegiate Church

July 16, 2024

Marble Collegiate Church awarded PAWS NY a $9,000 grant as a part of their 2024 Easter Offering Program. Funding will support our ongoing work to preserve the human-animal bond for older adults and other New Yorkers in need. We are thrilled to receive their continued partnership!  

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PAWS NY Receives Additional $25,000 from ASPCA

July 8, 2024

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY received an additional $25,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), expanding on its support from 2023. This grant will provide general operating support, allowing PAWS NY to continue to deliver critical pet care programs and services…

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Brady Hunter Foundation Makes A Generous Grant to PAWS NY

June 17, 2024

The Brady Hunter Foundation has provided PAWS NY with a generous grant to orchestrate six pet pantry food distribution events in NYC in order to provide cat and dog food to those in need. Thank you Brady Hunter Foundation!

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