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Drink Up this Advice for Pet Hydration Month
In honor of Pet Hydration Month, we wanted to share some tips and advice for keeping your pet(s) happy and healthy. Did you know that your pet’s body is made up of almost 80% water?! First and foremost, make sure to have fresh, clean water available for your pet(s) at all times. Keep an eye…
Read MoreMarathon Runner Spotlight: Carly
We have less than four months until the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, and PAWS NY is thrilled that we have an amazing team of runners hitting the pavement on our behalf. We want you to get to know the runners of Team PAWS NY, so check out today’s runner spotlight: Carly! A former…
Read MoreOn Pet Fire Safety Day, Take Steps to Be Prepared
In honor of National Pet Fire Safety Day today (July 15), we wanted to share some tips and advice for keeping your pet(s) safe in case of an emergency. First and foremost, make sure to include your pet(s) in your family’s planning. Below are some recommended steps to take. Have a disaster bag ready at…
Read MorePAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly
Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is Kelly, a new member of the team! She joined during the pandemic, participating in a Virtual Volunteer Orientation last fall, and jumped right in to help with delivering Holiday Gift Bags to our clients. “I believe kindness and compassion can change the world and PAWS NY is part of that mindset,”…
Read MorePAWS NY Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
New York, NY, June, 16, 2021—Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 7. This year serves as the 50th celebratory running of the marathon. PAWS NY will be among the more than 400 official charity partners providing thousands…
Read MorePAWS NY Receives Grant from The Michele and Agnese Cestone Foundation
PAWS NY is excited to announce that The Michele and Agnese Cestone Foundation has awarded the organization a $5,000 grant to support our Veterinary Care Program. These funds will allow PAWS NY to continue to provide preventative and emergency veterinary care to our clients and pets all across New York City. Thank you to The Michele and…
Read MorePAWS NY Presents at Best Friends National Conference
PAWS NY is thrilled to present a workshop session at the annual National Conference of Best Friends Animal Society! Our Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy, Carrie Nydick Finch, will be presenting the session titled “Keeping Families Together: A Holistic Approach,” which will take place on Wednesday, June 23 at 4pm ET. Carrie will outline how…
Read MoreSweet Senior Chihuahua / Pug Mix Needs Fur-ever Home
You may recognize PAWS pup Peanut, who has been in foster care for the past year while his guardian dealt with complicated health concerns. Sadly, Peanut’s guardian passed away, and PAWS NY is currently working to find him a forever home. Peanut is a gem and would be a wonderful match for someone looking for…
Read MorePAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Meghan
Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is Meghan, who was inspired to volunteer with PAWS thanks to the love from her own pets! She joined the PAWS crew in 2019 and has helped out during the pandemic by delivering holiday gift bags to several clients in her neighborhood. “My pets bring me so much joy and energy everyday,”…
Read MorePAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Tim
Our next Volunteer Spotlight is Tim, who has been volunteering with PAWS NY since June 2019. A regular volunteer up in Morningside Heights, Tim helped Richard and Bella every week (pre-COVID) and is also active with the Upper Morningside Mutual Aid group. “Richard is a really neat guy,” Tim says. “He was part of a…
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