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PAWS NY Receives Funding from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation has once again awarded the organization a generous grant. The $25,000 grant will help PAWS NY support the ongoing expansion of the organization’s Housecall Program by funding volunteer recruitment and training in the outer boroughs. “The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation has always been a supportive funder, especially when…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Khadeja
In many ways, Khadeja (she/her) is your typical college student. A junior at John Jay College of Criminal Justice CUNY, she can often be found in class, studying for the LSAT, or watching her favorite shows: The Office or Gilmore Girls. Plus, she really loves pizza! But Khadeja also spends time each week volunteering for…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Will
We’re excited to welcome Will Braithwaite to the PAWS NY team as our new Communications Manager, overseeing all elements of marketing and communications for the organization. After seeing the strong bond between his grandfather and his dog Dolly, Will is thrilled to work for a place that supports people and their pets. “I knew I…
Read MoreRecovery Rocks Podcast Features PAWS NY
Carrie Nydick Finch, the Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy for PAWS NY, was recently a guest on the Recovery Rocks podcast, co-hosted by recovery advocates Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara. Carrie spoke about PAWS NY’s new Substance Use Recovery Program, which provides foster and emergency care for pets whose guardians who are seeking in-patient…
Read MoreAdoption Needs at PAWS NY
Help PAWS NY Find Fur-ever Homes for Gigi and Baby Boy! Sadly, two longtime clients of PAWS NY passed away recently, and we are looking for a new home for their sweet pets: Gigi and Baby Boy. Are you interested in adopting either of them? Sweet Gigi is a senior Shepherd Mix who is super…
Read MoreThe PAWS NY Annual Report for FY 2023
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…
Read MoreExpanding PAWS NY’s Pet Pantry Support
In response to an increased need for pet food and supplies from the New York City community, PAWS NY has started to expand its Pet Pantry program. In the past, only current PAWS NY clients were eligible to receive free pet food and supplies for their furry friends. On two separate occasions in October and…
Read MorePAWS NY in Authority Magazine
Carrie Nydick Finch, Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy for PAWS NY, was recently interviewed by Authority Magazine, where she discussed Pets and Mental Wellness. “Having a pet means that someone needs you and you have a responsibility to show up for them,” Carrie said in the article. “This provides purpose, as well as schedule…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight Videos for International Volunteer Day
PAWS NY recently announced that it has trained more than 5,000 volunteers since we started the organization, and as part of that celebration, we shared some inspiring volunteer stories as videos on social media. In recognition of International Volunteer Day today, we’re sharing those videos below. Keep scrolling to learn more about Kathryn, Samuel, Heather,…
Read MorePAWS NY Trains Its 5,000th Volunteer
These volunteers help care for dogs and cats (and birds and guinea pigs) across New York City, helping to keep families together with their pets. NEW YORK, November 15, 2023 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is thrilled to announce that the organization recently trained its 5,000th volunteer. Since launching on November 11, 2009, PAWS NY…
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