Posts by PAWS NY
National Preparedness Month 2021
September is National Preparedness Month! PAWS NY encourages you to take time to make emergency plans for you and your family, including your pets. Last week, PAWS NY participated in the NYC Office of Emergency Management‘s Protecting One Another: Pets and Service Animal Preparedness Fair in Union Square. Other local animal welfare organizations participated as well,…
Read MoreMarathon Runner Spotlight: Annie
Annie is our next Runner Spotlight! A volunteer with PAWS NY since 2018, Annie is looking to improve upon her race time after running the TCS New York City Marathon in 2019. “I have been dog walking for PAWS NY since April 2018,” she said. “I’ve been walking a golden retriever named Valla now for…
Read MoreMarathon Runner Spotlight: Noella
Kick off September with Noella’s Runner Spotlight! This Brooklynite had to take some time off from running due to a knee injury, but she’s back and ready to tackle her first-ever Marathon! Noella has volunteered with PAWS NY in the past and loves to take long walks with her pup, Elsie. “Older adults are such…
Read MoreMarathon Runner Spotlight: Kyle
Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Kyle! A Knicks fan and avid runner, Kyle already had guaranteed entry to the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, but still wanted to fundraise on behalf of a Charity Partner for the race. As someone who grew up with dogs, and has a dog of his own, PAWS…
Read MoreNewly Named Petco Love Invests in Lifesaving Work of PAWS NY
Petco Love Grant of $1,000 will help save and improve pet lives in New York City New York, NY (August 12, 2021) – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY announced today a $1,000 grant investment from the newly named Petco Love to support their lifesaving work for people and animals in New York City. Petco…
Read MorePAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Denise
Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is Denise, who joined the PAWS NY team in July 2020. Denise has been a Vet Transport Rockstar and has helped out Susi, Angel Baby, and Janeau several times over the past year. “Pets are more than just companions, they are family,” Denise said. “I like the idea of helping clients keep…
Read MoreMarathon Runner Spotlight: Dawn
In today’s Runner Spotlight, meet Dawn! Currently working as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practitioner, Dawn (she/her/hers) is moving from Manhattan to Maryland this summer, and we’re excited to stay connected with her for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon. Dawn previously volunteered for PAWS NY a few years ago and is passionate about…
Read MoreMarathon Runner Spotlight: Christian
For our next Runner Spotlight, the NYC Marathon runs in the family! Christian’s Dad ran the race several times and now Christian, who lives in Manhattan, hopes to improve upon his 2019 Marathon time, while supporting PAWS NY! “I have seen firsthand the joy that pets can bring to close friends and family and I…
Read MoreDrink Up this Advice for Pet Hydration Month
In honor of Pet Hydration Month, we wanted to share some tips and advice for keeping your pet(s) happy and healthy. Did you know that your pet’s body is made up of almost 80% water?! First and foremost, make sure to have fresh, clean water available for your pet(s) at all times. Keep an eye…
Read MoreMarathon Runner Spotlight: Carly
We have less than four months until the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, and PAWS NY is thrilled that we have an amazing team of runners hitting the pavement on our behalf. We want you to get to know the runners of Team PAWS NY, so check out today’s runner spotlight: Carly! A former…
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