PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Lauren

We’re highlighting awesome PAWS NY volunteers in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week…and next up is Lauren! How did you hear about PAWS NY?  I watched a heartwarming NY1 story about PAWS, their clients, volunteers, and outreach.  Why are you passionate about PAWS and our mission of helping people by helping pets?  I am a passionate…

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PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Hilary

Next up in our Volunteer Appreciation Week series is Hilary, who has been volunteering with PAWS NY since February 2017. How did you hear about PAWS NY? Through my former roommate, a fellow volunteer named Shaynna who has since moved across the pond. Why are you passionate about PAWS and our mission of helping people…

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PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to highlight some of the amazing volunteers who help PAWS NY strive toward its mission every day. First up: Stephanie! How did you hear about PAWS NY? My best friend told me about it because she knew I loved dogs and helping the elderly. Why are you…

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PAWS NY’s Spring 2020 Benefit is Moving Online

We’re taking the party ONLINE! In order to prioritize the health of our supporters, the PAWS NY Spring Benefit scheduled for May 5 has been cancelled. In lieu of our in-person fundraising event, we are collecting donations to help support PAWS NY and our work to help vulnerable New Yorkers and their pets during this…

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How Can I Help in the Midst of the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Outbreak?

In order to protect the health of our clients during this crisis, PAWS NY has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend volunteer visits through our Housecall Program. Nevertheless, we need your help as our other programs are operating at increased capacity, and we are working hard behind the scenes to make sure our clients…

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Updates Regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak

See below for a message from PAWS NY regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. The safety of our clients and volunteers is of paramount importance to us. What PAWS NY is Doing No one in our community has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Effective today, we are suspending Housecall visits to all clients. Please know that this was…

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