News and Press Releases

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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Julia - A young woman with blue eyes and dark hair sits in an apartment holding a black cat. She’s wearing a pink and yellow headscarf, and a black sweatshirt, which blends in with the cat.

Volunteer Spotlight: Julia

June 5, 2023

You might remember PAWS NY volunteer Julia from the Instagram Live we did a while back. Well get to know her even more with today’s Volunteer Spotlight! Julia found out about PAWS NY online and started volunteering a few months ago. She’s had many pets over the years, and currently…

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PAWS NY Partners with NYC Aging for Volunteer Connections

May 30, 2023

The two groups will collaborate to connect NYC Aging volunteers with PAWS NY clients and pets across New York City.  NEW YORK, NY – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has partnered with the New York City Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) to connect with the agency’s ­­network of volunteers…

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Thank you to the Lily Auchincloss Foundation! With a photo of two women petting a dog on a couch.

Lily Auchincloss Foundation Extends Funding Support of PAWS NY with Two-Year Grant

May 26, 2023

The Lily Auchincloss Foundation, whose mission is to increase the quality of life in New York City, once again awarded a grant to PAWS NY in support of the organization’s Housecall Program. This grant, which will provide $50,000 over the course of two years, allows PAWS to focus on volunteer…

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Adrianna - A woman with short dark hair and glasses sits outside under some pine trees, looking over her shoulder at the camera.

Staff Shoutout: Adrianna

May 22, 2023

PAWS NY is thrilled to showcase another new staff member: Adrianna! She joined PAWS NY last month as our Foster Administrator and will help manage our ever-growing foster and emergency care program. Growing up in NYC, Adrianna has always been passionate about helping animals and worked at the ASPCA for…

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Heather and Winston - In a restaurant’s outdoor seating, a woman in a blue baseball hat and gray tank top squats down next to a yellow lab in a red harness. Both are looking at the camera and smiling.

Volunteer Spotlight: Heather

May 15, 2023

In today’s Volunteer Spotlight, meet Heather! She first heard about PAWS NY from a sign on a streetlight during the early days of the pandemic and has been volunteering for a little more than a year with a cat named China and her guardian.  “My grandfather had to give up…

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Elia - a woman with short cropped brown hair and big gold earrings smiles at the camera, with a tree in the background.

Staff Shoutout: Elia

May 9, 2023

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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