PAWS NY Receives Additional $25,000 from ASPCA

Logo for ASPCA that also says "We Are Their Voice"

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY received an additional $25,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), expanding on its support from 2023. This grant will provide general operating support, allowing PAWS NY to continue to deliver critical pet care programs and services to New York City’s most…

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Board Member Spotlight: Rayna Robinson

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PAWS NY is proud to welcome Rayna Robinson (she/her) to our Board of Directors! We sat down with Rayna to pick her brain on all things PAWS. The following are excerpts from our conversation. So where are you from Rayna? I’m originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and I’m currently living in Hell’s Kitchen.   Why are…

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Isaac H. Tuttle Fund Renews Support of PAWS NY

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The Isaac H. Tuttle Fund recently awarded a $30,000 grant to PAWS NY. This is the foundation’s third year supporting the organization’s Housecall Program, with a specific focus on serving older people and pets in Manhattan. “The Isaac H. Tuttle Fund has been an enormous help the last few years preserving the human-animal bond for so many people…

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Forbes Features PAWS NY Barks & Blooms!

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PAWS NY Barks & Blooms was recently featured in Forbes! The article handpicked a few of Manhattan’s most glamorous galas from the past month and PAWS NY’s annual benefit was first on the list! It’s a real who’s who of NYC best-dressed humans (and dogs). Thanks to our incredible community of supporters, we raised more…

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PAWS on the Bronx News!

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Our Bronx volunteers and clients were surprised to see a nice treat last week when PAWS founder and Executive Director Rachel Herman dropped by for an interview on BronxNet Open TV! Rachel mentioned how our Housecall Program connects hundreds of PAWS volunteers with New Yorkers who can’t properly care for their pets. She also mentioned…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Berkis

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“My favorite part of volunteering is the joy you feel the minute you see your client’s pet.” Berkis has been a New Yorker and an animal lover her whole life. She currently lives in Washington Heights (shout out the Heights!) and she works as a caregiver. In her free time she loves helping out with…

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PAWS NY Receives Funding from The New York Foundation for Eldercare

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For the sixth year in a row, the New York Foundation for Eldercare (NYFE) has awarded PAWS NY a generous grant to support the organization’s work. “NYFE’s mission is to help older adults enjoy healthier, safer, more productive and dignified lives – and the work of PAWS NY aids in that mission,” said Rachel Herman, Founder and Executive…

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Runner Spotlight: Irina

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Today’s Runner Spotlight gives us a deep dive on Irina, who will be traveling from California to run the 2024 United Half Marathon! As an animal lover (specifically rescue pets), Irina can’t wait to run the half marathon Sunday to support PAWS and our amazing mission. Read more about Irina in her Q&A below: What…

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