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!

Drew Barrymore poses with Rachel Herman and a kitty while Rachel holds an oversize check for five thousand dollars.

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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Runner Spotlight: Amanda L

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Today’s Runner Spotlight is about another Amanda, Amanda L, who will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon in November. As someone who has always had pets and loved animals, Amanda is excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. Read more about Amanda in her Q&A below: What is your connection to PAWS NY?…

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A Kinder World Foundation Awards Grant to PAWS NY

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A Kinder World Foundation, which has supported PAWS NY for several years, has once again awarded the organization a generous grant. The grant will support the continued expansion of PAWS NY’s Housecall Program, with a particular focus on volunteer recruitment and training in the outer boroughs. “A Kinder World Foundation has been a long standing supporter…

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Runner Spotlight: Amanda

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Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Amanda, who will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon in November–her second marathon! As someone who has always had pets and loved animals, Amanda is excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. Read more about Amanda in her Q&A below: What is your connection to PAWS…

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PAWS NY Receives $11,100 from RedRover

RedRover has provided PAWS NY a generous $11,100 Safe Housing grant to help domestic violence survivors and their pets. The grant will provide crucial funding to ensure New York survivors will be able to keep their beloved pets safe by their side. Thank you RedRover!  

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