News and Press Releases
Staff Shoutout: Elia
PAWS NY welcomes Elia as our new part-time Intake Coordinator, working on the Program Team to help connect PAWS with more New Yorkers who need our services. Growing up in the Bronx, Elia always had pets and her career has focused on serving her community in many ways. Read her…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kat
In today’s Volunteer Spotlight, meet Kat, a lawyer who has been volunteering with PAWS NY for about two years. Originally from Michigan, she now lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and has spent a lot of time traveling around the United States and the world! “For those of…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle
Michelle heard about PAWS NY on Instagram and started volunteering about nine months ago. She says walking Tappy and Angelina is the highlight of her week, as is getting to know their guardian Zerline. “My favorite part of volunteering is not only walking the cutest pups, but my chats with…
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PAWS NY on PIX11 News
On Monday, April 24, 2023, Tamsen Fadal and Kori Chambers from PIX11 News interviewed PAWS NY client Dawn Suvino and her volunteer Grace Santarelli about what it’s like to volunteer with PAWS NY. Grace has been walking Valla, Dawn’s retired Seeing Eye Dog, for about a year and loves building…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Mari
Artist and writer Mari is a new volunteer to PAWS NY, joining the crew about four months ago. Originally from Seattle, she lives in Brooklyn, where she now walks a pup named Ani and has gotten to know her guardian Alexandra, as well. “Getting to know Alexandra has been such…
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PAWS NY Releases Spanish-Language Video as Part of Maddie’s Fund Open Arms Challenge
The organization continues its outreach to Spanish-speaking New Yorkers, after releasing a webpage and printed materials in Spanish for those in need. NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY debuted its first Spanish-language promotional video this month, building even more connections within the Spanish-speaking community in…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer
Native New Yorker Jennifer has been volunteering with PAWS NY since October 2013. She was volunteering with another organization, Anjellicle Cats Rescue, when she heard about PAWS and decided to get involved. “I love the connection that I feel with Rosa and with Clover,” Jennifer said. “I often say that…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jacqueline
April is National Volunteer Month, and to celebrate, we’ll be sharing some Volunteer Spotlights about the amazing New Yorkers who give their time and energy to PAWS NY. First up is Jacqueline, who first heard about PAWS NY when reading an article in The New York Times about the impact…
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Isaac H. Tuttle Fund Renews Support of PAWS NY
The Isaac H. Tuttle Fund recently awarded a $25,000 grant to PAWS NY. This is the foundation’s second year supporting the organization’s Housecall Program, with a specific focus on serving people and pets in Manhattan. “The Isaac H. Tuttle Fund has quickly become a key partner for our work in…
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PAWS NY Returns to Monarch Rooftop for 2023 Barks & Blooms Benefit to Raise Money for People and Pets in Need
This year’s Barks & Blooms fundraising event, sponsored by PetPlate, will take place on Tuesday, April 25, from 6:30-9:00pm, and tickets are now on sale. NEW YORK, NY, March 21, 2023 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is thrilled to once again host Barks & Blooms, an annual spring…
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Runner Spotlight: Saree
Today’s Runner Spotlight is Saree, who was so inspired by the TCS NYC Marathon (and one of our PAWS NY runners!) that she signed up to run the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half! Even though Saree didn’t do so great at cross-country in middle school, she is excited to run…
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Cat Health Month: Advice from a Vet
February is Cat Health Month and last week, PAWS NY hosted an Instagram Live conversation with Dr. Angela Hildenbrand from Downtown Veterinary Medical Hospitals / West Village Veterinary Hospital, one of PAWS NY’s partners, all about cat health. Watch the full video on Instagram or keep reading for some of…
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