Posts by PAWS NY
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…
Read MorePAWS 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…
Read MorePAWS 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…
Read MorePAWS NY Receives Support from A Kinder World Foundation
Thank you to our partner A Kinder World Foundation for its generous support! With the recent grant of $31,000 dedicated to program expansion, PAWS NY will be able to increase support that helps our clients and their pets remain together. Thank you so much!
Read MorePAWS NY Receives Support from Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Thank you to our partner Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS for providing support to help us get through this difficult time!
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Animals FAQs from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare
Here at PAWS NY, we recognize that pets are a part of the family. As members of your family, they should be included in your preparations and emergency planning process. Below are links to two PDFs — one in English and one in Spanish — with advice for how to prepare for COVID-19 if you…
Read MorePAWS 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreUpdates 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…
Read MoreAnnouncing a New Veterinary Care Program Partner: Vets in the City
We’re excited to announce a new Veterinary Care Program Partner: Vets In The City! This fabulous housecall vet service will be offering preferred pricing to PAWS NY clients, helping to keep the pets in our program healthy and happy. Thanks so much for your support!
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