News and Press Releases
PAWS on the Bronx News!
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…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Berkis
“My favorite part of volunteering is the joy you feel the minute you see your client’s pet.” Berkis has been a New Yorker and an animal lover her whole life. She currently lives in Washington Heights (shout out the Heights!) and she works as a caregiver. In her free time…
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Runner Spotlight: Irina
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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Runner Spotlight: Katie
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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People, Pets, and Purpose Podcast Features PAWS NY
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
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
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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PAWS NY Receives Funding from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation
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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Volunteer Spotlight: Khadeja
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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Staff Spotlight: Will
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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Recovery Rocks Podcast Features 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…
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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…
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