News and Press Releases
Looking for Pet-Friendly Events in NYC?
Whether you want to laugh with your dog, buy some pet products, or help animals in need, we have several pet-friendly events to share with you all today! Learn more about these events below! Must Love Dogs & ComedyBoris & Horton in ManhattanFriday, August 5, 7-9pm Suggested Donation: $20 Would…
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Staff Shoutout: Dalilah Gonzalez
PAWS NY is excited to welcome Dalilah as our Community Outreach Intern for the summer! Originally from Upper Manhattan, Dalilah is a college student studying psychology and she will be helping with all areas of communication and community outreach this summer, including social media, partner events, and more! Learn more…
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The PAWS NY 2022 Annual Spring Benefit Raises $60,500 with Support from Community and Dedicated Volunteers
130 People Came Together at the Monarch Rooftop to Raise Funds and Awareness for People and Pets in Need NEW YORK, NY, May 25, 2022 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY was thrilled to host the organization’s first in-person event since 2019, with its Spring Benefit fundraiser on Monday, May 23.…
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PAWS NY and Rachel Herman on PIX11 News
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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The Lily Auchincloss Foundation Awards Grant to PAWS NY
The Lily Auchincloss Foundation, whose mission is to increase the quality of life in New York City, recently awarded PAWS NY a $15,000 grant for its Housecall Program. As PAWS NY continues to expand services in all five boroughs of NYC, these funds will help the organization offer volunteer training…
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Staff Shoutout: Victoria
Get to know the newest member of PAWS NY: Victoria! Victoria joins the staff as our new Program Manager, who will be connecting with clients all over NYC and helping them get the support they need. As our Bilingual Program Manager, she will also be supporting all of our Spanish-speaking…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Alexis (Chung Ah)
Alexis (Chung Ah) first got involved with PAWS NY about a year ago, as she missed interacting with pets while in college and law school. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she grew up with pets and her dad even started a pet food business, so volunteering with animals was an…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Connie
Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is all about Connie, who joined PAWS NY specifically as a foster volunteer in November 2021. She has been a long-term foster for Sonny, who is part of our Preserving Families in Times of Crisis program, which is funded by PetSmart Charities, and we’re so grateful for…
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PAWS NY Brings Back In-Person Spring Benefit to Raise Money for People and Pets in Need
This year’s in-person Spring Benefit fundraiser will take place on Monday, May 23, from 6:30-9:00pm, and tickets are now on sale. NEW YORK, NY, April 20, 2022 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is thrilled to be back in person for its Annual Spring Benefit: Barks & Blooms, which…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Scott
This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re spotlighting a few of our amazing foster volunteers! With ongoing support of our regular clients and our new Preserving Families in Times of Crisis program, which is funded by PetSmart Charities, we’ve had a lot of need for foster volunteers in recent months. Thank you…
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PAWS NY is an Official Charity Partner of the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon
New York, NY, April 4, 2022—Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6. PAWS NY will be among the 500 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s…
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New Funder: Isaac H. Tuttle Fund
The Isaac H. Tuttle Fund recently awarded a $30,000 grant to PAWS NY. This first-time funding will support the organization’s Housecall Program, with a specific focus on serving people and pets in Manhattan. The goal of the Isaac H. Tuttle Fund is to enable older persons to continue living in…
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