Virtual Event with gorjana Jewelry to Benefit PAWS NY

By PAWS NY | June 22, 2020

Use the code SP-PAWS19 when shopping at gorjana.com from June 22-29, and PAWS NY will receive 19% of the proceeds! Shop for a good cause! PAWS NY is excited to partner with Laguna Beach-based gorjana Jewelry for a Virtual Give Back Event happening June 22-29, 2020! During this time, the company will donate 19% of…

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Interview with Rachel Herman on Thrive Global

By PAWS NY | June 16, 2020

Thrive Global, a website founded by Arianna Huffington, interviewed PAWS NY founder and executive director Rachel Herman about her inspiration for starting the organization, what she’s learned along the way, and more. “It feels so good to be dedicating my life to making a positive impact on the lives of people and animals,” Rachel said.…

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Staff Shoutout: Cristina

By PAWS NY | June 15, 2020

Let’s hear it for Cristina, who is next up in our Staff Shoutout series! As Program Manager, Cristina recently passed her first anniversary at PAWS NY, having started in her position in March 2019. During the quarantine period, Cristina regularly connects with our PAWS clients, helping coordinate pet food deliveries and emergency vet care, and…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Christopher

By PAWS NY | June 10, 2020

Get inspired by the amazing runners who will be participating in the TCS NYC Marathon on behalf of PAWS NY! First up in our Runner Spotlight series: Christopher! Christopher is a PAWS volunteer who lives in Brooklyn and specializes in running long-distance races. Here in NYC, Christopher likes to run the Manhattan Bridge and along…

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Staff Shoutout: Liz

By PAWS NY | June 9, 2020

It’s time for another Staff Shoutout! Liz, our Senior Program Manager, started working at PAWS NY in March 2016, and has supported dozens of clients and volunteers during this time. A native New Yorker, Liz loves all animals and regularly visits animal sanctuaries in the area on top of her work caring for PAWS NY…

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How Owning a Pet Can Benefit Your Health

By PAWS NY | May 27, 2020

Here at PAWS NY, we honor the emotional, physical health, and social benefits of the human-animal bond, and we work so that a lack of ability never threatens to separate humans from their animal companions. For instance, check out some research and data below that backs up this important human-animal bond that is so physically…

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PAWS NY Offering Virtual Volunteer Orientations

By PAWS NY | May 21, 2020

With New York City’s stay-at-home orders, PAWS NY continues to connect with potential volunteers via virtual trainings. NEW YORK, May 21, 2020 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is offering Virtual Volunteer Orientations via Google Meet, allowing interested individuals to learn more about the organization and participate as a volunteer in the future. Upcoming Virtual Volunteer…

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We’re Hiring: Development Manager

By PAWS NY | May 19, 2020

PAWS NY is currently hiring a full-time Development Manager! Please see below for details. POSITION DESCRIPTION: FULL-TIME DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Job Title:                  Development ManagerReports to:              Executive DirectorCompensation:       Commensurate with experience plus health Position PAWS NY is hiring the organization’s first full-time Development Manager.  The Development Manager will…

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Staff Shoutout: Carrie

By PAWS NY | May 18, 2020

Day-to-day operations at PAWS NY are a bit crazy with everything going on lately, so we wanted to do a Staff Shoutout to highlight the work that our wonderful team has been doing. First up is PAWS NY Program Director Carrie, who recently celebrated her 7th Anniversary of working at PAWS, having started in this…

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