Volunteer Spotlight: Khadeja

A younger Black woman stands on a pier by the Hudson River with the Intrepid Museum in the background. She holds a black Rat Terrier dog and smiles at the camera.

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…

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Adoption 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…

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PAWS NY in Authority Magazine

Carrie - a woman on a hike in the snow is wearing cold weather gear and a hat, standing next to a brown pitbull mix dog.

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…

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Volunteer Spotlight Videos for International Volunteer Day

A man with brown hair coming out from under a baseball hat in glasses and a zip-up hoodie, kneels on some turf to pet and snuggle a brown dog.

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,…

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PAWS NY in Animal Wellness for Human-Animal Bond Day

Screenshot of a news website that says Benefits of the Human Animal Bond by Carrie Nydick Finch, LCSW. With a photo of a woman snuggling with a dog and cat.

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…

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How Pets Improve Mental Health

An older woman with red and gray hair sits on a couch, holding a brown Chihuahua

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…

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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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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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PAWS NY on All for Animals TV

Screenshot of the All for Animals TV segment featuring PAWS NY. An older woman holds her dog on her lap, while another male volunteer helps her get settled.

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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Cat Health Month: Advice from a Vet

A screenshot from the Cat Health Instagram Live with PAWS NY and Dr. Hildenbrand, who is holding a black cat in this image.

February is Cat Health Month and last week, PAWS NY hosted an Instagram Live conversation with Dr. Angela Hildenbrand from Downtown Veterinary Medical Hospitals / West Village Veterinary Hospital, one of PAWS NY’s partners, all about cat health. Watch the full video on Instagram or keep reading for some of the highlights. PAWS NY: What…

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