Staff Spotlight: Dania

We’re excited to welcome Dania Puerto to the PAWS NY team as our new Foster Administrator, overseeing elements of our foster program such as placing pets in volunteer foster homes, communicating with both foster volunteers and pet guardians, and ultimately reuniting pets with their guardians. After growing up in rural Colombia with dogs and chickens…

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PAWS on Ask The Vet Podcast

Our founder and Executive Director Rachel Herman sat down with Dr. Ann Hohenhaus on Ask The Vet to talk all things PAWS. When asked about her favorite part of working at PAWS NY, Rachel responded “Honestly it’s hearing the longevity and relationships of some of our longstanding clients. For example one of our first clients…

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PAWS NY Receives Funding from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation

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The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation has once again awarded PAWS NY a generous grant. The $27,500 grant will help with ongoing expansion of our Housecall Program in the outer boroughs of New York City. “The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation has always been a supportive funder, especially when it comes to growing our Housecall Program,” said Rachel Herman, Founder and Executive Director of PAWS…

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PAWS on CBS show Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin

On January 18th, we were beyond excited to be featured on the new CBS show Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin! Our episode explored our partnership with The Brady Hunter Foundation, specifically one of our recent Pet Pantry Food Distribution Events in Astoria, Queens. The episode also shone a spotlight on three of our Housecall clients,…

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The PAWS NY Annual Report for FY 2024

PAWS NY is pleased to share its Annual Report for the 2024 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2024. Click here [PDF] to download the PDF of the full report. From the Letter from our Executive Director and Board Chair: As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply thankful for the incredible support from…

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Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation Awards Grant to PAWS NY

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The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation has awarded PAWS NY a generous $50,000 grant to support the organization’s work.   “At PAWS NY, we believe pets are family, and we work hard to help pets and their guardians stay together,” said Rachel Herman, Founder and Executive Director of PAWS NY. “This grant will help expand our impact and help…

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Runner Spotlight: Clare

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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 to run the 2024 Marathon?…

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PAWS on the Drew Barrymore Show!

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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 we age we may face…

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Runner Spotlight: Michelle

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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. Read more about Michelle in…

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Runner Spotlight: Glenn

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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! Do you have any pets…

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