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Volunteer Spotlight: Jacqueline
April is National Volunteer Month, and to celebrate, we’ll be sharing some Volunteer Spotlights about the amazing New Yorkers who give their time and energy to PAWS NY. First up is Jacqueline, who first heard about PAWS NY when reading an article in The New York Times about the impact of the pandemic on elderly…
Read MorePAWS NY Returns to Monarch Rooftop for 2023 Barks & Blooms Benefit to Raise Money for People and Pets in Need
This year’s Barks & Blooms fundraising event, sponsored by PetPlate, will take place on Tuesday, April 25, from 6:30-9:00pm, and tickets are now on sale. NEW YORK, NY, March 21, 2023 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is thrilled to once again host Barks & Blooms, an annual spring benefit fundraiser supporting the organization’s…
Read MoreRunner Spotlight: Saree
Today’s Runner Spotlight is Saree, who was so inspired by the TCS NYC Marathon (and one of our PAWS NY runners!) that she signed up to run the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half! Even though Saree didn’t do so great at cross-country in middle school, she is excited to run her first-ever long race with…
Read MorePAWS NY Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon
New York, NY, February 21, 2023—Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5. PAWS NY will be among more than 550 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s…
Read MoreRunner Spotlight: Kyle
Today’s Runner Spotlight is Kyle, who is no stranger to long-distance races or PAWS NY. This Long Island resident ran the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon on Team PAWS NY and even though he already has guaranteed entry to the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half, he wanted to fundraise on our behalf this year…
Read MoreRunner Spotlight: Marisa
PAWS NY has a team of 17 runners participating in the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half while fundraising for our organization, and today we have the pleasure of introducing you to one of them: Marisa! This newlywed Manhattanite was planning to run the 2020 United Airlines NYC Half before it was canceled due to the…
Read More5 Ways to Improve Walks with Your Dog
Celebrating “Walk Your Dog Month” in January is a good reminder for humans to keep up the walks even during the cold months. But how can you make your pup’s walks even better for them? Here are five tips to help improve your dog’s walks: Take Your Time – We may want to rush the…
Read MoreNew Animated Short THE BRIDGE Spotlights Life-Saving Power of Pets
PAWS NY film THE BRIDGE inspired by true story about abandoned dog that pushes man suffering from depression back from the edge NEW YORK – January 12, 2023 – Grammy-winning musician Lou Reed’s haunting 1972 hit “Perfect Day” and an animated, gritty New York cityscape set the scene for a beautiful love story in…
Read MorePAWS NY Receives $25,000 Grant from the Florence V. Burden Foundation
PAWS NY is thrilled to announce a new foundation partner: the Florence V. Burden Foundation, which has awarded the organization a $25,000 grant. This generous grant will support outer borough expansion as PAWS NY works to reach more clients, pets, and volunteers outside of Manhattan. “In recent years, PAWS NY has been working to expand…
Read MorePets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY Named Official Charity Partner of the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half
New York, December 20, 2022—Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has been named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half, one of the nation’s premiere half marathons that will take runners on a 13.1-mile journey from Brooklyn to Manhattan on March 19, 2023. The race is organized by New York Road…
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