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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Gigi
The 2020 TCS NYC Marathon may be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but several of the PAWS NY runners are continuing to fundraise and train, in hopes of participating in a future marathon. Gigi, one of our PAWS NY runners, is not only planning to run a future NYC Marathon, but she is also…
Read MorePAWS NY ON NBC’S WEEKEND TODAY SHOW
Update: You can view the segment featuring PAWS NY at this link. Forget Saturday morning cartoons! On Saturday, August 29, tune in to NBC’s Weekend TODAY around 7:50am to hear an update from PAWS NY! (Please note: this is a new date. The segment was originally scheduled to air on August 15, but has been pushed back…
Read MorePAWS NY Receives COVID-19 Funding from Bridgepoint
Private equity group Bridgepoint has donated $22,875 to PAWS NY to support the organization’s COVID-19 efforts, including increased support through our Pet Pantry and Foster & Emergency Care Program. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company created a Hardship Fund dedicated to frontline COVID-19 relief causes in local communities where the company operates.…
Read MorePAWS NY RECEIVES $20,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES TO HELP KEEP PETS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER
July 29, 2020— New York, NY – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has received a $20,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to help keep more pets in loving homes and out of shelters in New York City. PAWS NY is the only nonprofit organization in New York City that is dedicated exclusively to providing services…
Read MorePAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Simone
It’s time for another Volunteer Spotlight! A huge shoutout to Simone, who has been volunteering with PAWS NY since 2015! A longtime supporter, Simone grew up with dogs and is thrilled to volunteer with John and his Whippet Tucker. “Having seen the companionship, comfort, and joy that my mother’s dog brought her as she got…
Read MoreFur-ever Home Needed for Sparrow
Calling all cat lovers! Meet Sparrow. This senior cat had a lonely year and we need your help to give him a safe, loving home to live out his golden years! A 13-year-old, neutered, short hair cat, Sparrow has lived with his guardian for his whole life. Although he and his cat-mom had a good…
Read MoreStaff Shoutout: Rachel Herman
We’ve saved the best for last with today’s Staff Shoutout: our Founder & Executive Director Rachel! PAWS NY celebrated its 10th Anniversary last November, and Rachel has been here for it all! She’s spending quarantine with her family and two cats, and has been a strong leader throughout these challenging times. “Rachel’s dedication is astonishing,”…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: July 2020
It’s been four months since the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City. PAWS NY has been working tirelessly to provide for our clients and pets, continue operations, and fundraise for the organization. While our Housecall Program is suspended for the time being, there is still plenty to do. Scroll down to read a…
Read MoreStaff Shoutout: Kimberly
Next up is a Staff Shoutout for Kimberly, our Community Outreach Manager. The newest member of the PAWS NY team, Kimberly started in her role in January and has spent the quarantine period communicating with our community and connecting with partners in a variety of ways, including social media, email, our website, and press outreach.…
Read MoreHarlem Doggie Day Spa Provides Grooming Services to PAWS NY Clients
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has partnered with Harlem Doggie Day Spa during the month of June to offer grooming services to PAWS NY clients across the city who have been unable to get their dogs groomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brian Taylor, the owner of Harlem Doggie Day Spa who is also known…
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