News and Press Releases

A black woman in a grey jacket and pink hat holds up a large bag of dog food.

Expanding PAWS NY’s Pet Pantry Support

December 11, 2023

In response to an increased need for pet food and supplies from the New York City community, PAWS NY has started to expand its Pet Pantry program. In the past, only current PAWS NY clients were eligible to receive free pet food and supplies for their furry friends. On two…

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Carrie - a woman on a hike in the snow is wearing cold weather gear and a hat, standing next to a brown pitbull mix dog.

PAWS NY in Authority Magazine

December 7, 2023

Carrie Nydick Finch, Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy for PAWS NY, was recently interviewed by Authority Magazine, where she discussed Pets and Mental Wellness. “Having a pet means that someone needs you and you have a responsibility to show up for them,” Carrie said in the article. “This provides…

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A man with brown hair coming out from under a baseball hat in glasses and a zip-up hoodie, kneels on some turf to pet and snuggle a brown dog.

Volunteer Spotlight Videos for International Volunteer Day

December 5, 2023

PAWS NY recently announced that it has trained more than 5,000 volunteers since we started the organization, and as part of that celebration, we shared some inspiring volunteer stories as videos on social media. In recognition of International Volunteer Day today, we’re sharing those videos below. Keep scrolling to learn…

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A young blonde woman in a black tank top holds a Shih Tzu mix dog with the Manhattan Bridge in the background.

PAWS NY Trains Its 5,000th Volunteer

November 15, 2023

These volunteers help care for dogs and cats (and birds and guinea pigs) across New York City, helping to keep families together with their pets. NEW YORK, November 15, 2023 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is thrilled to announce that the organization recently trained its 5,000th volunteer. Since launching on…

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An older woman in all black sits in her wheelchair in the doorway of her apartment building. She hands the leash of her dog, a Golden Retriever, to a young Asian man who is volunteering to help her.

The Benefits of Volunteering

November 13, 2023

PAWS NY is always looking for dedicated volunteers all over New York City who want to give their time to help their neighbors care for their pets. But what’s in it for the volunteers? Turns out, there are lots of amazing benefits of volunteering! Stress Relief According to the Mayo…

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Screenshot of a news website that says Benefits of the Human Animal Bond by Carrie Nydick Finch, LCSW. With a photo of a woman snuggling with a dog and cat.

PAWS NY in Animal Wellness for Human-Animal Bond Day

November 8, 2023

Today is International Human-Animal Bond Day, which is something we honor year-round here at PAWS NY.  In honor of this holiday, own Carrie Nydick Finch wrote a blog post on for the Animal Wellness website talking about the benefits of this bond, particularly for our furry friends. A strong human-animal…

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A young woman with dark hair wears black bike shorts, white running shows, and a blue shirt with the PAWS NY logo. She smiles and poses, showing off her Finisher's Medal after the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon.

2023 TCS New York City Marathon Recap

November 6, 2023

What a Sunday! The TCS New York City Marathon took place yesterday and PAWS NY had a total of 21 runners participating in the race this year, including several amazing PAWS NY volunteers who have been a part of our program for years! Most of these runners fundraised on our…

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David, a white male in a Seattle Mariners cap, grey jacket, and jeans, holds two older dogs while standing on a beach.

Staff Spotlight: David

November 2, 2023

The PAWS NY team is growing, and we recently hired David Merrell as our Institutional Giving Manager, focusing on grants and other forms of institutional support. After working in both banking and creative writing, David eventually ended up working as a grant writer, which combines fundraising and writing—and helping others!…

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A woman in a maroon blazer speaks at a podium, with the PAWS NY logo on a screen next to her. You see the backs of people's heads as they listen to her speak.

October Events with PAWS NY

October 30, 2023

The team at PAWS NY continued with more events and presentations in the community during the month of October. On Friday, October 13, our Founder and Executive Director Rachel Herman was the keynote speaker at Animal Medical Center’s first ever Vet Tech Conference. In front of a crowd of veterinary…

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An image of coats hanging on a rack, with a blue overlap. In the foreground, the Statue of Liberty sits and hugs her knees in, indicating being cold. Text: "To donate new or used coats, visit newyorkcares.org/coats."

Donate Coats to the NY Cares Coat Drive

October 24, 2023

PAWS NY is honored to join as a Collection Location for this year’s New York Cares Coat Drive. This annual event collects tens of thousands of gently used jackets and coats each year, and this year celebrates its 35th year helping New Yorkers in need. As a Collection Location, PAWS…

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Bre, a blond woman in a red top, stands in a kitchen holding a dilute tortoiseshell cat up to her face. She looks at the cat, which looks at the camera.

Runner Spotlight: Bre

October 23, 2023

Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Bre, who will be traveling from Tampa, Florida to run the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon–her first marathon! As someone who has always had pets, Bre is excited to fundraise for PAWS NY and support our mission. “Our domestic animals bring joy, consistent…

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Kyle and his wife stand on a balcony holding their two dogs.

Runner Spotlight: Kyle

October 20, 2023

Kyle is no stranger to being a part of Team PAWS NY. He participated in the 2022 and 2023 United Airlines NYC Half and the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon on behalf of PAWS NY–and is taking on the challenge once again. Having grown up with pets, Kyle knows…

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