Runner Spotlight: Clare

A woman holds a black cat with yellow eyes

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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Runner Spotlight: Michelle

A woman veterinarian holds a tubby cat in a vet's office

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

A long hair man kneels next to 2 sister Anatolian shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix - Winter and Ember.

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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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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Forbes Features PAWS NY Barks & Blooms!

A small brown dog in a dress poses for her closeup.

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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Runner Spotlight: Irina

A woman in sunglasses and a graduation gown and cap holds two adorable puppies (a chihuahua and a king charles cocker spaniel). Both dogs are wearing graduation caps too with tassles.

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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Runner Spotlight: Katie

A blonde woman in an adidas shirt with her black lab mix Mia sitting upright with her ears at attention.

Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Katie, who will be traveling from Nashville, Tennessee to run the 2024 United Half Marathon–her second half marathon! As someone who has always had pets and loved animals, Katie is excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. Read more about Katie in her Q&A below: What…

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The PAWS NY Annual Report for FY 2023

An infographic that says "This fiscal year, PAWS NY... - Helped 322 people and 413 pets through our various programs and services - Volunteers made a total of 16,200 visits to help clients & pets during the year - Provided 2,524 days of foster care for 53 pets - Donated 7,061 pounds of pet food and supplies to our clients and pets - Coordinated 96 vet visits at a cost of $37,096, for a retail value of $43.076" Included around the infographic are illustrations of people interacting with dogs and cats.

PAWS NY is pleased to share its Annual Report for the 2023 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2023. Click here [PDF] to download the PDF of the full report. From the Letter from our Executive Director and Board Chair: As the team at PAWS NY reflects on the past year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude…

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2023 TCS New York City Marathon Recap

A young woman with dark hair wears black bike shorts, white running shows, and a blue shirt with the PAWS NY logo. She smiles and poses, showing off her Finisher's Medal after the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon.

What a Sunday! The TCS New York City Marathon took place yesterday and PAWS NY had a total of 21 runners participating in the race this year, including several amazing PAWS NY volunteers who have been a part of our program for years! Most of these runners fundraised on our behalf in order to participate…

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