Volunteering
PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Lauren
We’re highlighting awesome PAWS NY volunteers in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week…and next up is Lauren! How did you hear about PAWS NY? I watched a heartwarming NY1 story about PAWS, their clients, volunteers, and outreach. Why are you passionate about PAWS and our mission of helping people by helping pets? I am a passionate…
Read MorePAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Hilary
Next up in our Volunteer Appreciation Week series is Hilary, who has been volunteering with PAWS NY since February 2017. How did you hear about PAWS NY? Through my former roommate, a fellow volunteer named Shaynna who has since moved across the pond. Why are you passionate about PAWS and our mission of helping people…
Read MorePAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to highlight some of the amazing volunteers who help PAWS NY strive toward its mission every day. First up: Stephanie! How did you hear about PAWS NY? My best friend told me about it because she knew I loved dogs and helping the elderly. Why are you…
Read MoreHow Can I Help in the Midst of the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Outbreak?
In order to protect the health of our clients during this crisis, PAWS NY has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend volunteer visits through our Housecall Program. Nevertheless, we need your help as our other programs are operating at increased capacity, and we are working hard behind the scenes to make sure our clients…
Read MoreUpdates Regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
See below for a message from PAWS NY regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. The safety of our clients and volunteers is of paramount importance to us. What PAWS NY is Doing No one in our community has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Effective today, we are suspending Housecall visits to all clients. Please know that this was…
Read More10th Anniversary Feature | PAWS NY’s Longest Running Volunteer
In honor of our upcoming 10th Anniversary, we are continuing to highlight some of the amazing people who helped us get our start. This week, we’re featuring PAWS NY volunteer, Sarah Stevens. Sarah attended our very first orientation in 2009 and is still a volunteer with us to this day, making her our Longest Running…
Read MorePAWS NY + Strut Your Mutt 2018
We’re thrilled to announce that PAWS NY is participating in the Best Friends Strut Your Mutt event for the fourth year in a row! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 6th, and we hope you’ll join us! Strut Your Mutt is a charity dog walk and dog-themed festival benefiting animal welfare groups and Best Friends Animal Society.…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Emily!
March 7, 2017: Meet PAWS NY volunteer, Emily Roy! Volunteering With PAWS Your name: Emily Roy Who you help (Client & Pet): Buj and Jake Volunteer since: August, 2015 A typical visit with your client and pet: Jake leads the way on our walk and we go where he wants, when he wants. After a…
Read MorePAWS NY 2016 Calendars on Sale Now!
November 5, 2016: Get your 2016 PAWS NY calendar! Each month highlights one of our clients, their pet, and a volunteer, and includes a special quote from each client. Calendars are $15 each, and all proceeds go directly toward helping our clients and their pets stay together. Order your calendar today, and make a difference!…
Read MoreFoster Home Needed for Client's Dog
March 3, 2015: A client has been hospitalized and we are in need of a temporary foster home for his chihuahua, Lucca. It takes Lucca time to warm up, but when she does, she is very loving. Lucca has become fearful and anxious since being separated from her guardian, and as a result, she has…
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