News and Press Releases
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY Named Official Charity Partner of the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half
New York, December 20, 2022—Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has been named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half, one of the nation’s premiere half marathons that will take runners on a 13.1-mile journey from Brooklyn to Manhattan on March 19, 2023. The race is…
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Staff Shoutout: Simone
PAWS NY welcomes Simone as our new Individual Giving Manager! She is currently working towards earning her M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University and has experience working with several nonprofit organizations, including The Chapin School. Currently living in New Jersey, Simone grew up with lots of pets, including dogs,…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Tim
In our most recent Annual Report, PAWS NY highlighted volunteer Tim and his work with client Richard and his dog, Bella. Click here to see the full Annual Report for FY 2022 and keep scrolling to learn more about Tim! When Tim first started volunteering with Richard and Bella in…
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The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant to PAWS NY
The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, a longtime funder of PAWS NY, recently awarded the organization a $2,500 general operating support grant. These funds will help PAWS NY continue to serve New Yorkers and their pets in all five boroughs of New York City. Thanks to The Fan…
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Presenting the PAWS NY Annual Report for FY 2022
PAWS NY is pleased to share its Annual Report for the 2022 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2022. Click here to download the full report. We consistently appreciate the support and dedication of the amazing PAWS NY community. Your steadfast commitment to our work has helped us to successfully navigate…
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Runner Spotlight: Annie
For the second year in a row, volunteer Annie is running the TCS New York City Marathon on behalf of PAWS NY! She’s been walking Valla for several years now and loves highlighting their walks on her social media. Annie ran Division I track and cross country for Lehigh University…
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Runner Spotlight: Justin
We’re 11 days away from the TCS New York City Marathon, and we’ve got another Runner Spotlight for you: Justin! Justin understands the importance of the human-animal bond and has seen first-hand the need for PAWS NY: “Someone close to me had major obstacles with taking care of her pets…
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Runner Spotlight: Harrison
Today’s Runner Spotlight keeps a family tradition alive! Living in Huntington, NY, Harrison watched his father regularly participate in the NYC Marathon and he’s excited to turn the tables this year and run while his father cheers him on! Read more about Harrison in his Q&A below, including his favorite…
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Runner Spotlight: Gigi
We’re giving a huge shoutout to Gigi, who is running the TCS New York City Marathon on Team PAWS NY this year! Gigi originally joined the PAWS cause for the 2020 Marathon, but after that event was canceled, she postponed her participation until this year. Over the past two years,…
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Runner Spotlight: Alexa
Alexa is a super supporter of PAWS NY! Earlier this year, she fundraised for PAWS and ran the Brooklyn Half Marathon, and now is fundraising once again in order to participate in the TCS New York City Marathon! This Brooklynite has been an active runner since high school and you…
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Petco Love Awards PAWS NY $1,000 Grant
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY recently received a $1,000 grant from Petco Love, a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested $330 million in adoption…
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Runner Spotlight: Michael
Long-time runner Michael recently lost his first pup due to cancer and is fundraising for PAWS NY in honor of him! Having completed nine full marathons–five of which were the major ones–Michael will also be competing in the Tokyo Marathon next year! Learn more about Michael in his Q&A below! …
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