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PAWS NY Receives Grant from David and Minnie Berk Foundation

June 20, 2014

PAWS NY is pleased to announce that The David and Minnie Berk Foundation has awarded them a $2,500 grant, which will provide critical support that will enable our clients and their pets to stay together through thick and thin.  We are so grateful for their generous support!

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Join us for our 5th Annual Fundraiser – Cold Noses, Warm Hearts!

April 28, 2014

Join us on Tuesday, June 10th at The Winslow for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction* in celebration and support of PAWS NY!  Award-winning food truck Wafels & Dinges will be serving their delicious dessert too! All proceeds will go directly toward helping our clients and their pets stay together!  #ColdNosesWarmHearts…

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PAWS NY Receives $10,000 Renewal Grant from Banfield Charitable Trust!

April 23, 2014

PAWS NY is thrilled to announce that Banfield Charitable Trust has renewed its support with a $10,000 grant to go toward its Veterinary Care Program.  At PAWS NY, we strongly believe that no pet should go without basic veterinary care simply because of the physical and financial obstacles their guardian…

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PAWS NY Contest! Be The Next Voice For Animals!

March 21, 2014

Spread the word! We’re looking for a great theme, event title, or idea for our next annual fundraiser! Your idea could be the official title of the big event and will be seen across the globe. Our team will select a group of finalists and then we’ll let the public…

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PAWS NY Receives Grant from ASPCA!

February 12, 2014

PAWS NY is pleased to announce that The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has awarded them a $5,000 grant, which will provide critical support that will enable our clients and their pets to stay together through thick and thin.  Founder and Executive Director, Rachel Herman…

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PAWS NY Founder Named NY1's New Yorker of the Week!

February 3, 2014

We are happy to share the news that our Founder and Executive Director, Rachel Herman, is this week’s NY1’s New Yorker of the Week!  The segment, along with Ms. Herman’s live interview, aired on The Call on Friday night, January 31st.  To read the article and view the video, please click…

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Daisy's Journey

January 29, 2014

A beloved friend and client named Charles passed away recently, and he left behind Daisy, a 16 year old labrador who was his best friend.  We reached out in search of a new home, and we were touched by the outpouring of support we received. Throughout the process, our amazing volunteers continued…

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PAWS NY Receives Second Two-Year Grant from Amie's Place Foundation!

January 23, 2014

New York, NY, January 2014 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS NY) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a second two-year grant from Amie’s Place Foundation, a foundation who funds organizations that create programs dedicated to keeping families and pets together.  At an increase of $20,000, this new…

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Join Our PAWS NY Board of Directors!

January 21, 2014

PAWS NY is looking for Development/Fundraising professionals to join its Board of Directors and Development Committee.  For more information, or to apply, please visit: https://pawsny.org/join-our-board-of-directors/

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Help Daisy Find a New Home!

January 15, 2014

Sadly, a beloved client named Charles passed away last night. He leaves behind his best friend Daisy, a 16 year old lab who brought him so much joy. Over the last few years, our volunteers provided assistance that made it possible for Charles and Daisy to remain together as a…

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Updated PAWS NY Video!

January 13, 2014

We are pleased to present our new updated promo video, generously created for free by film student Amanda Robertiello with edits by Gala Matorina.  We hope you enjoy learning more about how we help our clients and their pets stay together through thick and thin!    

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First Annual PAWS NY Holiday Pet Stocking Party!

December 18, 2013

Our Holiday Pet Stocking Party was a huge success!  Volunteers came together at our office in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and they decorated and filled more than 60 stockings for our clients’ beloved pets!  In addition to the stocking activities, volunteers had an opportunity to meet other volunteers as well as PAWS…

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