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PAWS NY RECEIVES $20,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES TO HELP KEEP PETS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER

July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020— New York, NY – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has received a $20,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to help keep more pets in loving homes and out of shelters in New York City. PAWS NY is the only nonprofit organization in New York City that is…

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PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Simone

July 20, 2020

It’s time for another Volunteer Spotlight! A huge shoutout to Simone, who has been volunteering with PAWS NY since 2015! A longtime supporter, Simone grew up with dogs and is thrilled to volunteer with John and his Whippet Tucker.  “Having seen the companionship, comfort, and joy that my mother’s dog…

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Fur-ever Home Needed for Sparrow

July 16, 2020

Calling all cat lovers! Meet Sparrow. This senior cat had a lonely year and we need your help to give him a safe, loving home to live out his golden years!  A 13-year-old, neutered, short hair cat, Sparrow has lived with his guardian for his whole life. Although he and…

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Staff Shoutout: Rachel Herman

July 14, 2020

We’ve saved the best for last with today’s Staff Shoutout: our Founder & Executive Director Rachel! PAWS NY celebrated its 10th Anniversary last November, and Rachel has been here for it all! She’s spending quarantine with her family and two cats, and has been a strong leader throughout these challenging…

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COVID-19 Update: July 2020

July 9, 2020

It’s been four months since the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City. PAWS NY has been working tirelessly to provide for our clients and pets, continue operations, and fundraise for the organization. While our Housecall Program is suspended for the time being, there is still plenty to do.…

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Staff Shoutout: Kimberly

June 29, 2020

Next up is a Staff Shoutout for Kimberly, our Community Outreach Manager. The newest member of the PAWS NY team, Kimberly started in her role in January and has spent the quarantine period communicating with our community and connecting with partners in a variety of ways, including social media, email,…

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Harlem Doggie Day Spa Provides Grooming Services to PAWS NY Clients

June 23, 2020

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has partnered with Harlem Doggie Day Spa during the month of June to offer grooming services to PAWS NY clients across the city who have been unable to get their dogs groomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brian Taylor, the owner of Harlem Doggie Day…

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Virtual Event with gorjana Jewelry to Benefit PAWS NY

June 22, 2020

Use the code SP-PAWS19 when shopping at gorjana.com from June 22-29, and PAWS NY will receive 19% of the proceeds! Shop for a good cause! PAWS NY is excited to partner with Laguna Beach-based gorjana Jewelry for a Virtual Give Back Event happening June 22-29, 2020! During this time, the…

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Interview with Rachel Herman on Thrive Global

June 16, 2020

Thrive Global, a website founded by Arianna Huffington, interviewed PAWS NY founder and executive director Rachel Herman about her inspiration for starting the organization, what she’s learned along the way, and more. “It feels so good to be dedicating my life to making a positive impact on the lives of…

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Staff Shoutout: Cristina

June 15, 2020

Let’s hear it for Cristina, who is next up in our Staff Shoutout series! As Program Manager, Cristina recently passed her first anniversary at PAWS NY, having started in her position in March 2019. During the quarantine period, Cristina regularly connects with our PAWS clients, helping coordinate pet food deliveries…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Christopher

June 10, 2020

Get inspired by the amazing runners who will be participating in the TCS NYC Marathon on behalf of PAWS NY! First up in our Runner Spotlight series: Christopher! Christopher is a PAWS volunteer who lives in Brooklyn and specializes in running long-distance races. Here in NYC, Christopher likes to run…

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Staff Shoutout: Liz

June 9, 2020

It’s time for another Staff Shoutout! Liz, our Senior Program Manager, started working at PAWS NY in March 2016, and has supported dozens of clients and volunteers during this time. A native New Yorker, Liz loves all animals and regularly visits animal sanctuaries in the area on top of her…

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