News and Press Releases
The ASPCA Donates $25,000 to PAWS NY
The ASPCA, a long-time partner and funder of PAWS NY, has recognized the organization with a $25,000 grant. These unrestricted funds will allow PAWS NY to continue its important work across New York City, helping older adults and individuals living with illness or disability care for their pets. “The ASPCA…
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The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation Awards PAWS NY a $10,000 Grant
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation has increased its support of PAWS NY through a $10,000 grant, which is designated to support the ongoing expansion of the organization’s Housecall Program. The Foundation has previously funded PAWS NY on several occasions, most recently with a $5,000 grant in 2021. “We’re grateful for…
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New Animated Short THE BRIDGE Spotlights Life-Saving Power of Pets
PAWS NY film THE BRIDGE inspired by true story about abandoned dog that pushes man suffering from depression back from the edge NEW YORK – January 12, 2023 – Grammy-winning musician Lou Reed’s haunting 1972 hit “Perfect Day” and an animated, gritty New York cityscape set the scene for…
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PAWS NY Raises $114,000 to Support Work Leading into 2023
All funds raised will allow the organization to continue to provide pet care support to older adults and other New Yorkers in need. NEW YORK, January 5, 2023 – Through a successful year-end fundraising campaign, Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has raised more than $114,000 from individual donors, corporations, and foundations,…
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PAWS NY Receives $25,000 Grant from the Florence V. Burden Foundation
PAWS NY is thrilled to announce a new foundation partner: the Florence V. Burden Foundation, which has awarded the organization a $25,000 grant. This generous grant will support outer borough expansion as PAWS NY works to reach more clients, pets, and volunteers outside of Manhattan. “In recent years, PAWS NY…
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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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