News and Press Releases

An aerial view of a dog lying on a pink bed surrounded by supplies and a carrier, like a Go Bag. Photo from Pexels by Hana Brannigan

Make Pet Preparations in Honor of National Preparedness Month

September 6, 2023

September is National Preparedness Month and PAWS NY encourages you to be ready for an emergency by taking time to make plans for you and your family, including your pets. It’s imperative to include pets in your emergency plans. Visit the website for the NYC Office of Emergency Management or the American…

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Glenn, a man with long light brown hair, kneels in the grass in front of a painted wooden fence, with three dogs: two larger dogs sitting on either side of him, looking into the distance, and him holding a smaller, shaggy black pup in his arms.

Runner Spotlight: Glenn

August 29, 2023

Glenn is a small animal veterinarian who helps shelters and rescues in his hometown of Ocean City, NJ. With such a passion for animals, it’s no surprise that he’s the perfect fit for Team PAWS NY for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon! After running the race last year,…

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Thank you to The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare, alongside a photo of an older woman with red hair, sitting on a couch holding a brown chihuahua, while a brown and white chihuahua sits on the couch next to her.

PAWS NY Receives Funding from The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare

August 18, 2023

The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare awarded a $30,000 grant to PAWS NY, once again supporting its programs. Specifically, this grant will fund veterinary care, pet food and supplies, grooming, and transport for pet guardians across New York City. As a long-time supporter, the Foundation has provided…

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Jacqueline - A woman with brown hair & glasses smiles at the camera, while holding a brown dog that is looking over her shoulder.

Runner Spotlight: Jacqueline

August 15, 2023

Volunteer Jacqueline helps walk PAWS pup Ani every week in Brooklyn, and she even fostered this cutie when her guardian received medical treatment.  “It’s a bright spot in my morning routine to take time and help someone else–in this case both a pup and their owner!” Jacqueline says. A cross-country…

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“Thank you to” next to the logo for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. Alongside an image of a woman in all black in a wheelchair, walking her Golden Mix dog down a hallway.

Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Continues to Support PAWS NY

August 9, 2023

Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, a long-time funder of PAWS NY, once again awarded a grant to the organization. The $7,500 grant will provide unrestricted funds to help support PAWS NY’s mission of keeping people together with their pets.  Thank you to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS for…

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Screenshot from Bottom Line Health: A photo of an older man playing with a dog outside in a yard, with the headline Rover Rx: From preventing heart attacks to easing stress— a pet can be your health’s best friend.

PAWS NY in Bottom Line Health

August 7, 2023

PAWS NY was featured in the July / August 2023 issue of Bottom Line Health, a health and wellness newsletter with actionable advice from top wellness experts. Carrie Nydick Finch, the Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy at PAWS NY, contributed to an article about how pets can positively impact…

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Emily - A young woman, with brown hair up in a ponytail, wears a flowery top and black cardigan and holds a brown chihuahua up to her face. She’s turned to kiss the dog, while the dog stares at the camera.

Runner Spotlight: Emily

August 1, 2023

Emily has been volunteering with PAWS NY for 10 years, as both a dog walker and foster–and now she’s running the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon on our behalf! She started running a little more than a year ago and decided to tackle this awesome feat alongside a friend,…

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Screenshot of the All for Animals TV segment featuring PAWS NY. An older woman holds her dog on her lap, while another male volunteer helps her get settled.

PAWS NY on All for Animals TV

July 24, 2023

All for Animals TV recently covered the Preserving Families in Times of Crisis Program, which launched in 2021, as a joint collaboration between PAWS NY, Animal Haven, and Search and Care, funded by PetSmart Charities. The program provides Foster and Emergency Care services to New Yorkers who are hospitalized and…

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A young woman with long blonde hair looks over her shoulder and smiles widely at the camera, wearing a black coat and black beanie. A city scene is in the background behind her.

Runner Spotlight: Carsen

July 10, 2023

Volunteer Carsen joined PAWS NY in honor of her childhood dog Bailey, who passed away in 2021. Now she’s running the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon–her first-ever long race after recovering from an ACL injury–on behalf of PAWS NY! This Brooklynite is a published children’s book author and screenwriter…

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A three-panel image with screenshots from The Bridge short animated film: a man, a dog, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

The Bridge: Update and Awards

June 15, 2023

After releasing The Bridge in January 2023, PAWS NY is proud to announce that the short film, created by Klick Health, has been recognized with several industry awards and accolades. It was featured in numerous media outlets over the past six months, including Animation Magazine, PRWeek, Animation World Network, Adweek, Shots,…

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Thank you to A Kinder World Foundation with a photo of a woman walking a dog on a pier by the river.

A Kinder World Foundation Awards Grant to PAWS NY

June 13, 2023

A Kinder World Foundation, which has supported PAWS NY for several years, has once again awarded the organization a generous grant. The grant is specifically to support the continued expansion of PAWS NY’s Housecall Program, with a particular focus on volunteer recruiting and training in the outer boroughs. “A Kinder…

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Erin Earley from the ASPCA speaks at the PAWS NY Barks & Blooms Benefit on April 24, 2023.

PAWS NY Receives a $100,000 Grant from the ASPCA

June 12, 2023

PAWS NY received the grant at their annual Barks & Blooms Benefit in New York City. Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is honored to announce that the ASPCA ® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ®) has awarded the organization a $100,000 grant, to be…

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