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Alexis (Chung Ah) Spotlight - A woman with dark hair hides mose of her face behind a white dog that she holds in her lap. Both are looking at the camera, and you can see the woman's eyes behind the dog's head.

Volunteer Spotlight: Alexis (Chung Ah)

April 22, 2022

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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Connie Volunteer Spotlight - A woman with dark hair and sunglasses makes a kissy face at the camera, while a dog with black curly fur leans up to kiss her face. They are outside in a grassy field with a lightly cloudy sky.

Volunteer Spotlight: Connie

April 20, 2022

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

April 20, 2022

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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Scott Volunteer Spotlight - A man with silver hair and glasses in a dark long-sleeved shirt lounges and lays back on a couch, with a small dog tucked up on his left side, and a larger yellow lab curled up on his right side.

Volunteer Spotlight: Scott

April 19, 2022

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

April 4, 2022

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

March 29, 2022

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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A Kinder World Foundation Honors PAWS NY with Grant to Support Housecall Program

March 25, 2022

PAWS NY is thrilled to announce that A Kinder World Foundation has renewed its support of our organization with a $35,000 grant! This impactful donation will support the PAWS NY Housecall Program and its ongoing reopening and expansion. “We have been working diligently to safely reopen our Housecall Program in the wake…

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Spotlight Sessions Episode #31: Rachel Herman

PAWS NY Interviewed by accessiBe

March 11, 2022

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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Marta Heflin Foundation Renews Support of PAWS NY

March 8, 2022

Longtime funder Marta Heflin Foundation has once again awarded PAWS NY a $10,000 grant, which will support the organization’s Pet Pantry and Veterinary Care Program. In 2018, the Foundation became the inaugural funder of the PAWS NY Foster & Emergency Care Program, which has since grown and expanded, and is…

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A woman (Amy) in running gear and with her hair back, stands posing with a race medal from the NYC Half. She's wearing a grey shirt with the PAWS NY logo.

Runner Spotlight: Amy

March 1, 2022

Long-time volunteer Amy is running her second United Airlines NYC Half to benefit PAWS NY and we’re excited to cheer her on while she (hopefully) beats her previous time! A social worker who lives in Brooklyn with her cat Maya and dog Rosie, Amy is also a fan of karaoke…

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Runner Spotlight: Kelley

February 23, 2022

Animal lover Kelley is traveling from her home in Michigan to run the United Airlines NYC Half as part of Team PAWS NY! Having been a runner for the past five years, Kelly completed her first Half Marathon during COVID and is hooked. Learn more about Kelley in her Q&A…

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Dog Cognition 101 with PetMinded

February 11, 2022

In early February, PAWS NY collaborated with PetMinded to present a workshop on Dog Cognition for PAWS volunteers. PetMinded, a community of dog parents who want science-backed insights to give their dogs a healthier and happier life, hosts events, courses, and community engagement that help paw-rents understand their dogs by…

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