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Runner Spotlight: Bri
Running the NYC Marathon is a true feat, so we’re excited to give a shoutout to Bri, who is running this year’s TCS New York City Marathon with her husband Peter! From Fillmore, California, Bri ran her first half marathon in 2007 and she has been hooked on running ever since. Read more about Bri in…
Read MoreRunner Spotlight: Devery
Devery will be traveling from Denver, Colorado, to run the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon on behalf of PAWS NY. She wanted to challenge herself with a full marathon, and NYC will be the perfect time & place for her to do so! Working in the pet industry, Devery knew she wanted to support…
Read MoreRunner Spotlight: Shay
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. …
Read MoreStaff Shoutout: Dalilah Gonzalez
PAWS NY is excited to welcome Dalilah as our Community Outreach Intern for the summer! Originally from Upper Manhattan, Dalilah is a college student studying psychology and she will be helping with all areas of communication and community outreach this summer, including social media, partner events, and more! Learn more about Dalilah and her pup…
Read MoreThe PAWS NY 2022 Annual Spring Benefit Raises $60,500 with Support from Community and Dedicated Volunteers
130 People Came Together at the Monarch Rooftop to Raise Funds and Awareness for People and Pets in Need NEW YORK, NY, May 25, 2022 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY was thrilled to host the organization’s first in-person event since 2019, with its Spring Benefit fundraiser on Monday, May 23. More than 130 people came…
Read MorePAWS NY and Rachel Herman on PIX11 News
Rachel Herman, the Founder and Executive Director of PAWS NY, was interviewed on PIX11 News at 4pm on Monday, May 9, 2022, to discuss the organization’s work and its upcoming fundraiser. Watch the full interview below. Thanks to Kori Chambers, Arrianee LeBeau, and the PIX11 team for featuring PAWS NY!
Read MoreThe Lily Auchincloss Foundation Awards Grant to PAWS NY
The Lily Auchincloss Foundation, whose mission is to increase the quality of life in New York City, recently awarded PAWS NY a $15,000 grant for its Housecall Program. As PAWS NY continues to expand services in all five boroughs of NYC, these funds will help the organization offer volunteer training and manage targeted outreach in…
Read MoreStaff Shoutout: Victoria
Get to know the newest member of PAWS NY: Victoria! Victoria joins the staff as our new Program Manager, who will be connecting with clients all over NYC and helping them get the support they need. As our Bilingual Program Manager, she will also be supporting all of our Spanish-speaking clients and helping to connect…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Alexis (Chung Ah)
Alexis (Chung Ah) first got involved with PAWS NY about a year ago, as she missed interacting with pets while in college and law school. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she grew up with pets and her dad even started a pet food business, so volunteering with animals was an easy decision. One Google search…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Connie
Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is all about Connie, who joined PAWS NY specifically as a foster volunteer in November 2021. She has been a long-term foster for Sonny, who is part of our Preserving Families in Times of Crisis program, which is funded by PetSmart Charities, and we’re so grateful for her patience and dedication working…
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