News and Press Releases
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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PAWS NY Receives Funding from The New York Foundation for Eldercare
For the sixth year in a row, the New York Foundation for Eldercare (NYFE) has awarded PAWS NY a generous grant to support the organization’s work. “NYFE’s mission is to help older adults enjoy healthier, safer, more productive and dignified lives – and the work of PAWS NY aids in that mission,” said…
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Runner Spotlight: Irina
Today’s Runner Spotlight gives us a deep dive on Irina, who will be traveling from California to run the 2024 United Half Marathon! As an animal lover (specifically rescue pets), Irina can’t wait to run the half marathon Sunday to support PAWS and our amazing mission. Read more about Irina…
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Runner Spotlight: Katie
Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Katie, who will be traveling from Nashville, Tennessee to run the 2024 United Half Marathon–her second half marathon! As someone who has always had pets and loved animals, Katie is excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. Read more about Katie…
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People, Pets, and Purpose Podcast Features PAWS NY
Carrie Nydick Finch, the Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy for PAWS NY, and Rachel Herman, Founder of PAWS, recently guested on the People, Pets, and Purpose podcast hosted by Diaz Dixon, the Maddie’s Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships for the Human Animal Support Service Project. Carrie spoke about…
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PAWS NY in West Side Rag
Attention Upper West Siders: this one’s for you: the West Side Rag featured PAWS in an article! Journalist Lisa Kava sat down with Victoria, Will, and Rachel from PAWS to talk about three specific clients and how PAWS is helping them care for their puppies. The article also goes into…
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Bored Panda Features PAWS NY
PAWS NY was recently featured in a Bored Panda article! The article shines a spotlight on seven different clients of PAWS and their adorable animal companions. PAWS supports pet guardians by offering services like dog walking and litter maintenance to things like medication administration and fostering when a pet’s guardian…
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