pets
Volunteer Spotlight: Berkis
“My favorite part of volunteering is the joy you feel the minute you see your client’s pet.” Berkis has been a New Yorker and an animal lover her whole life. She currently lives in Washington Heights (shout out the Heights!) and she works as a caregiver. In her free time she loves helping out with…
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 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 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 in Animal Wellness for Human-Animal Bond Day
Today is International Human-Animal Bond Day, which is something we honor year-round here at PAWS NY. In honor of this holiday, own Carrie Nydick Finch wrote a blog post on for the Animal Wellness website talking about the benefits of this bond, particularly for our furry friends. A strong human-animal bond means that dogs and…
Read MoreHow Pets Improve Mental Health
Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day, and we here at PAWS NY highly value mental health awareness, treatment, and access to equitable care. Therefore, there is no better time to review all the psychological benefits of pet guardianship. According to the World Health Organization, “1 in every 8 people, or 970 million people…
Read MoreMake Pet Preparations in Honor of National Preparedness Month
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…
Read MorePAWS NY in Bottom Line Health
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…
Read MorePAWS NY on All for Animals TV
All for Animals TV recently covered the Preserving Families in Times of Crisis Program, which launched in 2021, as a joint collaboration between PAWS NY, Animal Haven, and Search and Care, funded by PetSmart Charities. The program provides Foster and Emergency Care services to New Yorkers who are hospitalized and don’t have anyone to help…
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