The PAWS NY Annual Report for FY 2023

An infographic that says "This fiscal year, PAWS NY... - Helped 322 people and 413 pets through our various programs and services - Volunteers made a total of 16,200 visits to help clients & pets during the year - Provided 2,524 days of foster care for 53 pets - Donated 7,061 pounds of pet food and supplies to our clients and pets - Coordinated 96 vet visits at a cost of $37,096, for a retail value of $43.076" Included around the infographic are illustrations of people interacting with dogs and cats.

PAWS NY is pleased to share its Annual Report for the 2023 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2023. Click here [PDF] to download the PDF of the full report. From the Letter from our Executive Director and Board Chair: As the team at PAWS NY reflects on the past year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude…

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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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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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PAWS NY Releases Spanish-Language Video as Part of Maddie’s Fund Open Arms Challenge

The organization continues its outreach to Spanish-speaking New Yorkers, after releasing a webpage and printed materials in Spanish for those in need.­­­ NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY debuted its first Spanish-language promotional video this month, building even more connections within the Spanish-speaking community in New York City.   A…

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PAWS NY Raises $114,000 to Support Work Leading into 2023

Fundraising Update: A graphic image with a purple background and teal text that says: "Thank you. We raised more than $114,000 during our year-end holiday fundraising campaign."

All funds raised will allow the organization to continue to provide pet care support to older adults and other New Yorkers in need. NEW YORK, January 5, 2023 – Through a successful year-end fundraising campaign, Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has raised more than $114,000 from individual donors, corporations, and foundations, surpassing the organization’s initial goal…

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PAWS NY and Rachel Herman on PIX11 News

A screenshot of a PIX11 television interview: split screen between two news anchors on the left, and Rachel Herman, PAWS NY founder and executive director, on the right.

Rachel Herman, the Founder and Executive Director of PAWS NY, was interviewed on PIX11 News at 4pm on Monday, May 9, 2022, to discuss the organization’s work and its upcoming fundraiser. Watch the full interview below. Thanks to Kori Chambers, Arrianee LeBeau, and the PIX11 team for featuring PAWS NY!

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PAWS NY Interviewed by accessiBe

Spotlight Sessions Episode #31: Rachel Herman

PAWS NY Founder & Executive Director Rachel Herman recently spoke with accessiBe, a partner of PAWS NY that provides accessibility services for our website. She connected with Ilan Fisher of accessiBe to talk about PAWS NY programs and the importance of accessibility. Watch the full interview below!

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PAWS NY Featured on PIX11 News

The PIX11 News team of Tamsen Fadal and Arrianee LeBeau interviewed Carrie Nydick Finch, PAWS NY’s Deputy Director of Programs & Strategy, on the PIX11 News 4pm show on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Carrie spoke about the importance of the human-animal bond, pet-friendly workplaces, and how pandemic pets have helped ease anxiety. Thanks to PIX11…

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