News and Press Releases
Volunteer Spotlight: Julia
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
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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Lily Auchincloss Foundation Extends Funding Support of PAWS NY with Two-Year Grant
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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Staff Shoutout: Adrianna
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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Volunteer Spotlight: Heather
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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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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