Runner Spotlight: Irina

By Will Braithwaite | March 13, 2024
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

By Will Braithwaite | March 6, 2024
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

By Kimberly Green | December 14, 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

By Kimberly Green | November 6, 2023
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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PAWS NY Raises $114,000 to Support Work Leading into 2023

By Kimberly Green | January 5, 2023
Fundraising Update: A graphic image with a purple background and teal text that says: "Thank you. We raised more than $114,000 during our year-end holiday fundraising campaign."

All funds raised will allow the organization to continue to provide pet care support to older adults and other New Yorkers in need. NEW YORK, January 5, 2023 – Through a successful year-end fundraising campaign, Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has raised more than $114,000 from individual donors, corporations, and foundations, surpassing the organization’s initial goal…

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Runner Spotlight: Shay

By PAWS NY Intern | August 2, 2022
A woman with dark hair and sunglasses stands in front of a balloon archway with her dog, a black lab mix. She is wearing a white tank top and black shorts, while the dog has a yellow harness.

PAWS NY is excited to once again have a team running in the TCS New York City Marathon this year—and we want to introduce you to our fabulous runners. First up is Shay from Brooklyn, who is excited to fundraise and run on behalf of PAWS NY in the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon. …

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