News and Press Releases

A woman in sunglasses and a graduation gown and cap holds two adorable puppies (a chihuahua and a king charles cocker spaniel). Both dogs are wearing graduation caps too with tassles.

Runner Spotlight: Irina

March 13, 2024

Today’s Runner Spotlight gives us a deep dive on Irina, who will be traveling from California to run the 2024 United Half Marathon! As an animal lover (specifically rescue pets), Irina can’t wait to run the half marathon Sunday to support PAWS and our amazing mission. Read more about Irina…

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A blonde woman in an adidas shirt with her black lab mix Mia sitting upright with her ears at attention.

Runner Spotlight: Katie

March 6, 2024

Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Katie, who will be traveling from Nashville, Tennessee to run the 2024 United Half Marathon–her second half marathon! As someone who has always had pets and loved animals, Katie is excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. Read more about Katie…

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

People, Pets, and Purpose Podcast Features PAWS NY

February 28, 2024

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…

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PAWS NY in West Side Rag

February 14, 2024

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…

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Bored Panda Features PAWS NY

February 7, 2024

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…

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Thank you to The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare, alongside a photo of an older woman with red hair, sitting on a couch holding a brown chihuahua, while a brown and white chihuahua sits on the couch next to her.

PAWS NY Receives Funding from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation

January 26, 2024

The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation has once again awarded the organization a generous grant. The $25,000 grant will help PAWS NY support the ongoing expansion of the organization’s Housecall Program by funding volunteer recruitment and training in the outer boroughs.  “The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation has always been…

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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.

Volunteer Spotlight: Khadeja

January 16, 2024

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…

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Will cuddles a cute tabby across his arm

Staff Spotlight: Will

January 4, 2024

We’re excited to welcome Will Braithwaite to the PAWS NY team as our new Communications Manager, overseeing all elements of marketing and communications for the organization. After seeing the strong bond between his grandfather and his dog Dolly, Will is thrilled to work for a place that supports people and…

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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"

Recovery Rocks Podcast Features PAWS NY

December 22, 2023

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…

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Adoption Needs at PAWS NY

December 15, 2023

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…

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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.

The PAWS NY Annual Report for FY 2023

December 14, 2023

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,…

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A black woman in a grey jacket and pink hat holds up a large bag of dog food.

Expanding PAWS NY’s Pet Pantry Support

December 11, 2023

In response to an increased need for pet food and supplies from the New York City community, PAWS NY has started to expand its Pet Pantry program. In the past, only current PAWS NY clients were eligible to receive free pet food and supplies for their furry friends. On two…

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