News and Press Releases
A Kinder World Foundation Awards Grant to PAWS NY
A Kinder World Foundation, which has supported PAWS NY for several years, has once again awarded the organization a generous grant. The grant will support the continued expansion of PAWS NY’s Housecall Program, with a particular focus on volunteer recruitment and training in the outer boroughs. “A Kinder World Foundation has…
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Runner Spotlight: Amanda
Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Amanda, who will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon in November–her second marathon! As someone who has always had pets and loved animals, Amanda is excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. Read more about Amanda in her Q&A below: What…
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PAWS NY Receives $11,100 from RedRover
RedRover has provided PAWS NY a generous $11,100 Safe Housing grant to help domestic violence survivors and their pets. The grant will provide crucial funding to ensure New York survivors will be able to keep their beloved pets safe by their side. Thank you RedRover!
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PAWS NY Receives $9,000 from Marble Collegiate Church
Marble Collegiate Church awarded PAWS NY a $9,000 grant as a part of their 2024 Easter Offering Program. Funding will support our ongoing work to preserve the human-animal bond for older adults and other New Yorkers in need. We are thrilled to receive their continued partnership!
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PAWS NY Receives Additional $25,000 from ASPCA
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY received an additional $25,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), expanding on its support from 2023. This grant will provide general operating support, allowing PAWS NY to continue to deliver critical pet care programs and services…
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Brady Hunter Foundation Makes A Generous Grant to PAWS NY
The Brady Hunter Foundation has provided PAWS NY with a generous grant to orchestrate six pet pantry food distribution events in NYC in order to provide cat and dog food to those in need. Thank you Brady Hunter Foundation!
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Board Member Spotlight: Rayna Robinson
PAWS NY is proud to welcome Rayna Robinson (she/her) to our Board of Directors! We sat down with Rayna to pick her brain on all things PAWS. The following are excerpts from our conversation. So where are you from Rayna? I’m originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and I’m currently living in…
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Marta Heflin Foundation Renews Support of PAWS NY
The Marta Heflin Foundation has once again provided PAWS NY with a generous renewal grant in support of our continued growth throughout the five boroughs of New York City, enabling us to help more people and pets in need. Thank you for this much needed funding!
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Isaac H. Tuttle Fund Renews Support of PAWS NY
The Isaac H. Tuttle Fund recently awarded a $30,000 grant to PAWS NY. This is the foundation’s third year supporting the organization’s Housecall Program, with a specific focus on serving older people and pets in Manhattan. “The Isaac H. Tuttle Fund has been an enormous help the last few years preserving the human-animal…
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Forbes Features PAWS NY Barks & Blooms!
PAWS NY Barks & Blooms was recently featured in Forbes! The article handpicked a few of Manhattan’s most glamorous galas from the past month and PAWS NY’s annual benefit was first on the list! It’s a real who’s who of NYC best-dressed humans (and dogs). Thanks to our incredible community…
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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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