PAWS NY in the Community: September Events

A woman with dark hair talks to two people at a PAWS NY table.

September was a busy month for PAWS NY, as our organization participated in numerous events and community fairs around New York City. On September 6, we joined with many other nonprofit organizations, community groups, and on-campus clubs for the New York University Fall Service Fair. This gave us a chance to meet with hundreds of…

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Runner Spotlight: Lawrence

Lawrence - A young man with dark hair and dark clothes, squats down on the sidewalk to pet a black and white cat.

Lawrence has been volunteering with PAWS NY for several years, as both a dog walker and as a foster volunteer. This year, he’s running the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon on behalf of PAWS NY and we’re so excited to cheer him on! “Growing up with a dog, I knew how important pets can…

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Runner Spotlight: Samantha

Samantha, a woman with wavy brown hair, wears a Nike cap and white zip-up sweatshirt, outside in the woods. She smiles at the camera, with her arm around a black and white Siberian Husky dog, which is looking off to the left.

Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Samantha! She is running the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon on behalf of PAWS NY and in honor of her pup Nero, a Siberian Husky who passed away in March 2023. Samantha started running a few years ago to help with anxiety and challenge herself physically. “After seeing…

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PAWS NY Launches Substance Use Recovery Program

Substance Use Recovery Program: A young woman with wavy hair sits on a brown couch, with two dogs on either side of her. She snuggles her face and hugs the dog sitting up to the left. Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev via Pexels

Launched during National Recovery Month, this new program will provide foster and emergency care for pets as their guardians seek inpatient treatment for substance use. NEW YORK, NY, September 13, 2023 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY expanded its services with the launch of a new Substance Use Recovery Program, with the mission of caring for…

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Make Pet Preparations in Honor of National Preparedness Month

An aerial view of a dog lying on a pink bed surrounded by supplies and a carrier, like a Go Bag. Photo from Pexels by Hana Brannigan

September is National Preparedness Month and PAWS NY encourages you to be ready for an emergency by taking time to make plans for you and your family, including your pets. It’s imperative to include pets in your emergency plans. Visit the website for the NYC Office of Emergency Management or the American Red Cross to find resources…

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Runner Spotlight: Glenn

Glenn, a man with long light brown hair, kneels in the grass in front of a painted wooden fence, with three dogs: two larger dogs sitting on either side of him, looking into the distance, and him holding a smaller, shaggy black pup in his arms.

Glenn is a small animal veterinarian who helps shelters and rescues in his hometown of Ocean City, NJ. With such a passion for animals, it’s no surprise that he’s the perfect fit for Team PAWS NY for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon! After running the race last year, Glenn was hooked and is…

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PAWS NY Receives Funding from The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare

Thank you to The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare, alongside a photo of an older woman with red hair, sitting on a couch holding a brown chihuahua, while a brown and white chihuahua sits on the couch next to her.

The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare awarded a $30,000 grant to PAWS NY, once again supporting its programs. Specifically, this grant will fund veterinary care, pet food and supplies, grooming, and transport for pet guardians across New York City. As a long-time supporter, the Foundation has provided generous funding for office space,…

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Runner Spotlight: Jacqueline

Jacqueline - A woman with brown hair & glasses smiles at the camera, while holding a brown dog that is looking over her shoulder.

Volunteer Jacqueline helps walk PAWS pup Ani every week in Brooklyn, and she even fostered this cutie when her guardian received medical treatment.  “It’s a bright spot in my morning routine to take time and help someone else–in this case both a pup and their owner!” Jacqueline says. A cross-country runner in high school, the…

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PAWS NY in Bottom Line Health

Screenshot from Bottom Line Health: A photo of an older man playing with a dog outside in a yard, with the headline Rover Rx: From preventing heart attacks to easing stress— a pet can be your health’s best friend.

PAWS NY was featured in the July / August 2023 issue of Bottom Line Health, a health and wellness newsletter with actionable advice from top wellness experts. Carrie Nydick Finch, the Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy at PAWS NY, contributed to an article about how pets can positively impact your health. “What’s one of…

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