News and Press Releases
PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Suchita
Get to know Suchita, who has been a volunteer with PAWS NY since July 2019. A major animal lover, Suchita has fostered several dogs through PAWS, in addition to her work through the Housecall Program, and she adopted her own pup, Sasha, last year. She even has a tattoo of…
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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Megan
We continue to showcase the amazing runners who continue to fundraise on behalf of PAWS NY, including Megan! Having started off as a volunteer with PAWS NY, Megan is still fundraising so she can finally participate in her first Marathon—whenever that may be! A pediatric dentist who lives in Manhattan,…
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PAWS NY Holiday Gift Guide 2020
As you make your holiday shopping lists this year, check out our PAWS NY Gift Guide. We’ve got PAWS merchandise and items from inspiring companies that support PAWS NY in various ways. Let’s go shopping! PAWS NY Masks & Merchandise Want to share the PAWS love with your friends or…
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Partner Spotlights for National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
The first full week in November marks National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. While PAWS NY works to help keep pets out of the shelter system, we do work with several shelter partners across the city. Today, we want to say THANK YOU to our shelter partners, and give a special…
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Staff Shoutout: Antonio
We have a special Staff Shoutout today, because PAWS NY recently hired its first Development Manager: Antonio! In this brand new role, Antonio will be focusing on fundraising for PAWS, including managing our Spring Benefit and other fundraising events. “We are so thrilled to have recently welcomed Antonio to our…
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PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Amy
It’s time for another Volunteer Spotlight, and this time we want to recognize Amy, who has been a volunteer since early 2019. Overall, our volunteers help our clients with day-to-day pet care and some sign up for longer-term foster care. Amy, a superstar volunteer, has done both! Originally from Cleveland,…
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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Emily
We’ve got another Marathon Runner Spotlight for you! Emily is a PAWS NY volunteer and supporter who helped us ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate our 10th Anniversary in 2019. She ran the Brooklyn Half Marathon in 2016 and has been itching to complete…
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Two Cats Need Fur-ever Homes: Lucy and Casey
PAWS NY has two lovely cats who are in need of fur-ever homes. We’re looking for an adopter for spunky gray Casey and sweet senior Lucy needs a foster and fur-ever home. See below for more information about each of these kitties. Email Liz at [email protected] if you are interested…
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COVID-19 Update: September 2020
Six months after the initial shutdowns in New York City, the COVID-19 pandemic is still making an impact on our city and organization. PAWS NY CLIENTS AND PROGRAMS The PAWS NY leadership and Board of Directors are discussing how we can resume our Housecall Program, which was suspended in March.…
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Foster Needed for Lucy, a Sweet Russian White Cat
One of our PAWS NY clients is recovering in a rehabilitation facility after surgery and we are looking for a foster for her cat, Lucy. Please see below for more info and email [email protected] if you are interested in opening your home to Lucy. LUCY: ? 12-year-old Russian White cat? Very…
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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Valerie
This Runner Spotlight is all about Valerie, a long-time supporter of PAWS NY who has participated in the United NYC Half Marathon on behalf of PAWS several times! Splitting her time between NYC and Italy, Valerie is currently in Santo Stefano Belbo, Italy, and has a truly moving story. “I…
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Virtual 5K to Benefit PAWS NY
Join PAWS NY this fall for a Virtual 5K that will raise money to help vulnerable New Yorkers stay with their pets! Any time during the two weeks from October 24 to November 7, participants can run, walk, skip, bike, or whatever for 3.1 miles in support of PAWS NY.…
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