PAWS on Ask The Vet Podcast

Our founder and Executive Director Rachel Herman sat down with Dr. Ann Hohenhaus on Ask The Vet to talk all things PAWS. When asked about her favorite part of working at PAWS NY, Rachel responded “Honestly it’s hearing the longevity and relationships of some of our longstanding clients. For example one of our first clients…

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PAWS on CBS show Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin

On January 18th, we were beyond excited to be featured on the new CBS show Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin! Our episode explored our partnership with The Brady Hunter Foundation, specifically one of our recent Pet Pantry Food Distribution Events in Astoria, Queens. The episode also shone a spotlight on three of our Housecall clients,…

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The PAWS NY Annual Report for FY 2024

PAWS NY is pleased to share its Annual Report for the 2024 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2024. Click here [PDF] to download the PDF of the full report. From the Letter from our Executive Director and Board Chair: As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply thankful for the incredible support from…

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PAWS on the Drew Barrymore Show!

Drew Barrymore poses with Rachel Herman and a kitty while Rachel holds an oversize check for five thousand dollars.

What an honor! On October 10th, our Founder/Executive Director, Rachel Herman, was named a “Drew Gooder” on The Drew Barrymore Show. When asked about how PAWS NY provides care for guardians who need support, Rachel said, “we provide physical pet care for individuals who are going through hard time. As we age we may face…

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Forbes Features PAWS NY Barks & Blooms!

A small brown dog in a dress poses for her closeup.

PAWS NY Barks & Blooms was recently featured in Forbes! The article handpicked a few of Manhattan’s most glamorous galas from the past month and PAWS NY’s annual benefit was first on the list! It’s a real who’s who of NYC best-dressed humans (and dogs). Thanks to our incredible community of supporters, we raised more…

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PAWS on the Bronx News!

An asian woman cuddles an irish setter on a couch

Our Bronx volunteers and clients were surprised to see a nice treat last week when PAWS founder and Executive Director Rachel Herman dropped by for an interview on BronxNet Open TV! Rachel mentioned how our Housecall Program connects hundreds of PAWS volunteers with New Yorkers who can’t properly care for their pets. She also mentioned…

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People, Pets, and Purpose Podcast Features PAWS NY

Carrie and Rachel from PAWS sport blue PAWS shirts with a body of water behind them.

Carrie Nydick Finch, the Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy for PAWS NY, and Rachel Herman, Founder of PAWS, recently guested on the People, Pets, and Purpose podcast hosted by Diaz Dixon, the Maddie’s Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships for the Human Animal Support Service Project. Carrie spoke about PAWS NY’s new Substance Use…

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PAWS NY in West Side Rag

An asian woman cuddles an irish setter on a couch

Attention Upper West Siders: this one’s for you: the West Side Rag featured PAWS in an article! Journalist Lisa Kava sat down with Victoria, Will, and Rachel from PAWS to talk about three specific clients and how PAWS is helping them care for their puppies. The article also goes into detail describing the lore from…

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Bored Panda Features PAWS NY

A woman in a grey shirt cuddles a cute brown puppy

PAWS NY was recently featured in a Bored Panda article! The article shines a spotlight on seven different clients of PAWS and their adorable animal companions. PAWS supports pet guardians by offering services like dog walking and litter maintenance to things like medication administration and fostering when a pet’s guardian is hospitalized. “At PAWS NY,…

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Recovery Rocks Podcast Features PAWS NY

Episode art for the Recovery Rocks podcast featuring a photo of the two hosts. Text reads "Episode 203: Fur Babies & Mental Health with Special Guest Carrie Finch, LCSW of 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…

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