Posts by PAWS NY
Marathon Runner Spotlight: Valerie
This Runner Spotlight is all about Valerie, a long-time supporter of PAWS NY who has participated in the United NYC Half Marathon on behalf of PAWS several times! Splitting her time between NYC and Italy, Valerie is currently in Santo Stefano Belbo, Italy, and has a truly moving story. “I recently battled Melanoma Skin Cancer,…
Read MoreVirtual 5K to Benefit PAWS NY
Join PAWS NY this fall for a Virtual 5K that will raise money to help vulnerable New Yorkers stay with their pets! Any time during the two weeks from October 24 to November 7, participants can run, walk, skip, bike, or whatever for 3.1 miles in support of PAWS NY. PAWS NY Virtual 5KOctober 24…
Read MorePAWS NY Partners with Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.
Calling all coffee fiends! If you enjoy a great cup of coffee with a side of adorable pups, we have the thing for you. PAWS NY has partnered with Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. to receive a 15% discount on all of their coffee products, plus the company will donate 10% of the sales using…
Read MoreWeekend Today Show Highlights PAWS NY’s Impact During COVID-19
On Saturday, August 29, PAWS NY was included in a segment on NBC’s Weekend Today show. NBC Correspondent Anne Thompson interviewed PAWS NY Executive Director Rachel Herman, as well as our client Lorraine (and her pup Frenchie!) and volunteer Anne. See the full segment below or visit this link! Volunteer with or donate to PAWS…
Read MoreImperial Court of NY Photo Competition to Benefit PAWS NY
PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit your photos by Sunday, October 4, to participate in the Project Dogs on the Runway Photo Contest! Visit this website to submit your photo today! The Imperial Court of NY (ICNY), a social, fundraising organization that has raised millions of dollars for social service and health support organizations, is hosting…
Read MoreMarathon Runner Spotlight: Gigi
The 2020 TCS NYC Marathon may be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but several of the PAWS NY runners are continuing to fundraise and train, in hopes of participating in a future marathon. Gigi, one of our PAWS NY runners, is not only planning to run a future NYC Marathon, but she is also…
Read MorePAWS NY ON NBC’S WEEKEND TODAY SHOW
Update: You can view the segment featuring PAWS NY at this link. Forget Saturday morning cartoons! On Saturday, August 29, tune in to NBC’s Weekend TODAY around 7:50am to hear an update from PAWS NY! (Please note: this is a new date. The segment was originally scheduled to air on August 15, but has been pushed back…
Read MorePAWS NY Receives COVID-19 Funding from Bridgepoint
Private equity group Bridgepoint has donated $22,875 to PAWS NY to support the organization’s COVID-19 efforts, including increased support through our Pet Pantry and Foster & Emergency Care Program. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company created a Hardship Fund dedicated to frontline COVID-19 relief causes in local communities where the company operates.…
Read MorePAWS NY RECEIVES $20,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES TO HELP KEEP PETS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER
July 29, 2020— New York, NY – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has received a $20,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to help keep more pets in loving homes and out of shelters in New York City. PAWS NY is the only nonprofit organization in New York City that is dedicated exclusively to providing services…
Read MorePAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Simone
It’s time for another Volunteer Spotlight! A huge shoutout to Simone, who has been volunteering with PAWS NY since 2015! A longtime supporter, Simone grew up with dogs and is thrilled to volunteer with John and his Whippet Tucker. “Having seen the companionship, comfort, and joy that my mother’s dog brought her as she got…
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